State Dispensing Regulations

North Carolina Physician Dispensing Laws & Regulations

Allowed after receiving a state Dispensing Physician Registration; PAs and NPs need their own permit.

Allowed

Note: PharmaLink has compiled the information below for reference only. State dispensing regulations change frequently and we recommend consulting an attorney or your state medical or pharmacy board with specific questions or to verify your eligibility to dispense.

Physicians can dispense medications in North Carolina after applying for and receiving a state Dispensing Physician Registration. As always, dispensing practitioners must comply with all state and federal regulations when dispensing. Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) may also dispense prescriptions they have written but must also apply for a dispensing permit. For more information, as well as links to the online applications, please visit the NC Board of Pharmacy website.

Dispensing in North Carolina with PharmaLink

Dispensing medications to your patients offers meaningful benefits: additional practice revenue, better medication adherence, greater convenience for patients, and fewer pharmacy callbacks for your staff. PharmaLink provides a turnkey dispensing program — prepackaged medications, web-based software, equipment, and support — so most practices can start dispensing within days of completing their application.

If you plan to dispense controlled substances, PharmaLink's software automatically reports to state PDMPs in all states where we operate.

Start dispensing in North Carolina

Most practices are up and running within days of submitting their application. Talk to a specialist about the right dispensing program for your practice.