Suspicious Phone Calls To Board Licensees

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Updated March 14, 2026

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Alert: Beware of Scam Letters and/or Phone Calls (PDF): 
https://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/licensees/letter_phone_scam.pdf

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IMPORTANT: Suspicious Phone Calls to Licensees - An alert from the California State Board of Pharmacy

The Board emailed this alert:

"The California State Board of Pharmacy has learned that several licensees recently have received phone calls from scam artists claiming to be board inspectors or DEA agents calling about investigation matters.

At least one caller impersonating a board inspector gave a fake name, “Peter Williams.” It is unclear what kind of information the callers are seeking.

If you have questions or doubts about a caller claiming to work for the Board of Pharmacy, please contact the board at (916) 518-3100. Remember that board inspectors will NEVER request any form of payment by telephone."

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California Designated Representative Training Programs. Largest selection of Board-approved Designated Representative online courses. 3 distinct classes for: wholesalers; 3PL; reverse distributors. Earns a training affidavit accepted by the Board.

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Got a question? Ask an Inspector - California State Board of Pharmacy

• Board-approved California Designated Representative online training programs for wholesalers, 3PL, and reverse distributors. Learn more or buy now!

California Designated Representative Training Courses (wholesaler, 3PL, reverse distributor). Earns a training affidavit accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Updated May 25, 2026

Telephone coverage hours have been expanded!

"Contact a board inspector if you have questions about pharmacy law or regulations. An inspector is available to answer telephone inquiries Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m." 

"Note: The board’s inspectors and staff cannot provide legal advice, but they will assist you by identifying statutory and regulatory sections that pertain to your questions. If you need legal advice, please contact a lawyer."

Source:  Got a question? Ask an Inspector - California State Board of Pharmacy

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California Designated Representative Training Courses (wholesaler, 3PL, reverse distributor). Earns a training affidavit accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute

Who Can You Call? - Ask A Board Inspector

• California Designated Representative Training (wholesaler, 3PL, reverse distributor) - Approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy
• Register now to take a Board-approved online training course for:
• California Designated Rep Wholesaler course 
• California Designated Representative 3PL course 
• California Designated Rep Reverse Distributor course

Read the full notice:  Got a question? Ask an Inspector - California Board of Pharmacy

"The board can be contacted via email, fax or telephone with questions pertaining to pharmacy law and regulations. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, a board inspector will be available to answer telephone inquiries. 

Note: The board’s inspectors and staff cannot provide you with legal advice, but they will assist you by identifying any statutory or regulatory sections that may pertain to your questions. Should you need legal advice, you are advised to contact a lawyer."

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Designated Representative Training Courses - California (wholesaler, 3PL, reverse distributor) - Florida CDR Exam Prep Course

For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute