| Customer verification | Must verify the buyer's license |
|---|---|
| Records to keep | 2 years |
| Separate device or DME distributor license | In some cases |
What Colorado requires before you ship
A manufacturer or wholesaler may furnish prescription drugs only to a Board-registered outlet or a practitioner allowed by law to prescribe them. Before selling to a person or business it does not know, it must confirm with the Board that the buyer is legally allowed to receive the drugs.
Who counts as an authorized buyer: Outlets registered with the Colorado Board of Pharmacy, and practitioners authorized by law to prescribe the drugs.
"the manufacturer or wholesaler shall affirmatively verify that the person or entity is legally authorized to receive the prescription drugs" C.R.S. § 12-280-305(2)
Records to keep
Keep records of the receipt, distribution, or other disposal of prescription drugs, including the source, the drug and quantity, and the dates. Keep them for two years or longer if another law requires. Records kept at a central location must be produced within 48 hours of a Board request.
Source: C.R.S. § 12-280-134
Licenses a distributor needs in Colorado
Prescription drug wholesale distributor
Wholesalers in Colorado must register with the Board before distributing prescription drugs, and out-of-state wholesalers must be registered before distributing into Colorado. Registration is per facility and requires a designated representative.
Source: C.R.S. § 12-280-303
Medical device and DME distributors
We found no Colorado license for medical device distributors. Durable medical equipment suppliers that bill Medicare for competitive bid product categories must be licensed by the Secretary of State.
Source: C.R.S. § 24-21-115
Controlled substances
We did not confirm whether Colorado requires a separate state controlled substance registration for wholesalers.
Where to look up a Colorado license
- Pharmacies and pharmacy permits: Colorado State Board of Pharmacy
- Physicians and other practitioners: Colorado Medical Board
- NPI: NPPES NPI Registry
- DEA registrations: DEA Diversion Control Division
Federal rules that apply in every state
- A prescription device "is to be sold only to or on the prescription or other order of such practitioner," or to a business lawfully distributing it (21 CFR 801.109).
- A prescription drug wholesale distributor's trading partners "may be only authorized trading partners," which for a pharmacy means one licensed under state law (21 U.S.C. 360eee-1(c)(3)).
How WorkdID handles Colorado accounts
WorkdID by Workd checks every Colorado customer you sell to against the state's pharmacy and medical boards, the NPI registry, and the DEA, every day. It flags an expiration or a board action within a day of posting, and in Workd order entry it can hold the order until your compliance team clears the account. Every check is saved with the date and the board record, so your Colorado file is ready when someone asks for it.
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