Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee License Application

• California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course for home medical device retailers - Buy now! (approved by the California Department of Public Health - Food and Drug Branch) - If you are applying for an Exemptee license, you might need required training. Take this online class to earn a CDPH-accepted course completion certificate to include in your license application packet, as proof of required training.

HMDR Exemptee License Application

Application For Home Medical Device Retailer Exemptee (on the state's webpage)

The California HMDR Exemptee license application form has been more difficult to find lately, so I've posted the link above for your convenience.

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California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course - Accepted by the California Department of Public Health (Food and Drug Branch)

The SkillsPlus International Inc. California HMDR Exemptee Training Certification Course is accepted by the California Department of Public Health (Food and Drug Branch)

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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

Designated Representative Application - CA Board of Pharmacy

Updated 12/9/2022 

Designated Representative Applications - CA Board of Pharmacy 

Navigate to the forms, on this page:  
Board of Pharmacy - Apply for a Personal License  

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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

CA Board of Pharmacy - It's Time to Complete Self-Assessments - Download Forms

• California Designated Representative Training - Earn a training affidavit:  Wholesaler | 3PL | Reverse Distributor

Updated March 14, 2021

Use the latest version of the forms posted on the Board's website:

CA Board of Pharmacy - Self-Assessment Forms

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The Board just sent out an email announcement informing California hospital pharmacies, hospital outpatient pharmacies, community pharmacies, compounding pharmacies, and wholesalers that they should now complete their self-assessments.  The Board expects that all self-assessments be completed in the next 30 days.

CA Board of Pharmacy - Applications and Forms:

" *Earlier this year, the board submitted to the Office of Administrative Law revised self-assessment forms that incorporated statutory and regulatory updates since 2011. This rulemaking was withdrawn from OAL, and a formal rulemaking will be initiated later this year. However, the revised (2013) forms MAY be used by a pharmacist or designated representative in charge if desired.

Current regulations require that the version(s) last approved by OAL be completed; however, the board will accept completion of either the OAL-approved versions OR the versions that were revised in 2013 (which will be the subject of a future formal rulemaking)."

Follow this link to find and download the Self-Assessment Forms

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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

California Lawbook For Pharmacy - New - Free - Online

• California Designated Representative Training Courses (wholesaler, 3PL, third-party logistics provider, reverse distributor) - Approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy
• Register for a course now:
  • Wholesaler Training Course
  • 3PL Training Course
  • Reverse Distributor Training Course

Updated October 29, 2024:

The new California Lawbook For Pharmacy for the current year (pdf) has been posted by the CA Board of Pharmacy.

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California Designated Representative Training Courses (wholesaler, 3PL, third-party logistics provider, reverse distributor) - Approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy

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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

CA Wholesaler Self-Assessments Due July 1

• California Designated Representative Training Courses (wholesaler, 3PL) - Approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy

California Board of Pharmacy Self-Assessment Forms

Updated November 21, 2025

Use the latest version of the forms posted on the Board's website:

CA Board of Pharmacy - Self-Assessment Forms

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According to a recent CA Board of Pharmacy email notification*, the July 1 deadline for pharmacies and wholesalers to perform their biennial self-assessment is approaching.  In a nutshell, here's what they're saying.

The Board prefers that the draft (updated) forms be used, but they can't require that the newer version be used.

Therefore, you have a choice to use the January 2010 versions of the forms (current regulations), or the draft self-assessment forms (which are not specifically required, and have more up-to-date descriptions of requirements).

California Board of Pharmacy - Applications and Forms - Self-Assessment Forms (scroll down to this section to download the forms)

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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

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California Designated Representative Training Courses (wholesaler, 3PL) - Approved by the California State Board of Pharmacy

* Source:

Subject: Self Assessment Nearly Due for Pharmacies and Wholesalers
From: Board of Pharmacy
To: PHARM-GENERAL@LISTSERV.DCA.CA.GOV

Sent on 6/14/2011

Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law

• California HMDR Exemptee Training Course - online training certification for home medical device retailers. $525 per student. Earns a course completion certificate accepted by the CDPH to include in your Exemptee license application. Buy now.

Updated June 25, 2021

Historically, the California Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) licensing program has posted the link to the California Sherman Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law under the category of Regulations and Statutes. The link has been removed for quite some time now.

For reference purposes only, here's a link to:

California Sherman Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law

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The California Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) licensing program is governed by law sections found in the California Sherman Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) makes the HMDR Sherman Law available by a link on its website.

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California HMDR Exemptee Training Course - online training certification for home medical device retailers. $525 per student. Earns a course completion certificate accepted by the CDPH to include in your Exemptee license application. Buy now.

California HMDR Exemptee Training Course - online training certification for home medical device retailers. $525 per student. Earns a course completion certificate accepted by the CDPH to include in your Exemptee license application. Buy now.

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

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CA - Forms for Drug Wholesalers and Designated Representatives

• The largest selection of Board-approved California Designated Representative online training programs. 3 distinct training courses for wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors. Earns a Board-recognized training affidavit.

Updated June 10, 2026

There will be times when you need to submit new or revised forms to the CA State Board of Pharmacy. Here's a collection of forms that might be useful to drug wholesalers, and designated representatives.

Just a tip, make sure to pay attention to the requirements for when some of these forms need to be submitted. For example, changes in the designated representative in charge need to be reported within 30 days of a change.

Go to the California Board of Pharmacy - forms for applicants


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The largest selection of Board-approved California Designated Representative online training programs. 3 distinct training courses for wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors. Earns a Board-recognized training affidavit.

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