Application Process Transparency - EDK Permit

Emergency Drug Kit (EDK): for long-term care facilities or other board-approved sites, other than a hospital, means a drug
kit containing designated emergency drugs which may be required to meet the immediate therapeutic needs of a resident or patient.

 Fee: $50.00 

Application:  Application for New Emergency Drug Kit. 

View Application. This application may be printed and submitted to the Board office with the required fee. 

Required Attachments (Checklist): La. Dept. of Health License for the hosting facility.

Board Review: Board staff will verify that one of the following eligibility requirements have been met:

• Hosting facility is one of the following as evidenced by the La. Dept. of Health License:
• A long-term care facility
• An institutional facility without an institutional pharmacy
• Other board-approved site, other than a hospital.

Criminal history may be used as a basis for denial. All factors outlined in LA:R.S. 37:2950 shall be considered.

Issuance: In the event that there are no matters preventing the immediate issuance, the board will issue the credential within fourteen business days of the final requirement being fulfilled.

Inquiries regarding Emergency Drug Kit Permits may be submitted to:

Carley Leach, Licensing Analyst, cleach@pharmacy.la.gov