To be licensed as a Designated Representative [wholesaler] in California, you must satisfy the requirements under Business and Professions Code section 4053. Wholesale operations that distribute dangerous drugs or dangerous devices must be supervised by a registered pharmacist or an individual approved by the Board as a designated representative. These companies may not operate unless the pharmacist or designated representative is physically on the licensed premises. To ensure proper control at all times, the Board recommends that there be more than one person approved to supervise operations.
There are quite a number of requirements that have to be met in order to qualify, including the following training requirements listed on the California Designated Representative (wholesaler) application form:
"The individual applying for a designated representative [wholesaler] license in California has completed a training program required by Section 4053(b)(3) of the California Business and Professions Code that addressed, at a minimum:
A. Knowledge and understanding of California and federal laws regarding the distribution of dangerous drugs and dangerous devices;
B. Knowledge and understanding of California and federal laws regarding the distribution of controlled substances;
C. Knowledge and understanding of quality control systems;
D. Knowledge and understanding of United States Pharmacopoeia standards for the safe storage and handling of drugs; and
E. Knowledge and understanding of prescription terminology, abbreviations, dosages and format."
SkillsPlus International Inc. offers 3 distinct California Designated Representative training programs:
- Drug/Device Wholesaler
- 3PL (third-party logistics provider)
- Reverse Distributor
All three courses are approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy. Each course covers the specific course topic requirements specified for each license type application. Learn more about each of these courses by clicking on the navigational tabs above.
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