Renew License Early to Avoid Processing Delay - California State Board of Pharmacy

• Board Approved - California Designated Representative online training programs for wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors. Earns a training affidavit accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Renew License Early to Avoid Processing Delay - California State Board of Pharmacy

Breaking news!

According to a recent email communication from the Board:

"As the June 30 end of the fiscal year approaches, the California State Board of Pharmacy expects a delay in processing payments for license renewals submitted by mail during the last week of June and first two weeks of July.

To avoid delay, pharmacists, advance practice pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and designated representatives are encouraged to renew your license online. Renewal payments online will not be delayed in processing. To [renew online, go to www.pharmacy.ca.gov and click on License Renewal Online under “Quick Hits.”]

To renew a personal or facility license by mail, click on License Renewal by Mail under “Quick Hits” to find, download and print the appropriate renewal application. Mail the application and payment to California State Board of Pharmacy, 2720 Gateway Oaks Drive., Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95833.

Licensees renewing by mail are urged to submit payment early to avoid processing delays if your license is set to expire June 30 or July 1, 2020. To ensure the Board’s online verification system accurately reflects your license renewal status during the delay period, please mail your payment by June 11, 2020."

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Board Approved - California Designated Representative online training programs for wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors. Earns a training affidavit accepted 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

Exemptee Training - For Exemptee Licensure

Earns a course completion certificate suitable for your California HMDR Exemptee license application

• Buy now! - California HMDR Exemptee License Training Certification
• California Exemptee Training - for home medical device retailers. State approved by the CDPH. $525 per student. Learn more and buy.

California Exemptee Training - for home medical device retailers. State approved by the CDPH. $525 per student. Learn more and buy.

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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

NABP Drug Distributor Accreditation (Formerly VAWD) - nabp SOLUTIONS

• Buy now! California Designated Representative Training Programs accepted by the California Board of Pharmacy - for wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors. Earns a training affidavit.

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Updated April 3, 2022

This blog post has been removed.

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's consulting arm (NABP Solutions) was acquired in September 2021.

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California Designated Representative Training Programs accepted by the California Board of Pharmacy - for wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors. Earns a training affidavit.

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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

DSCSA Exemption And Exclusion For COVID-19 | FDA Guidance

• California Designated Representative Training Programs - Board-Approved - For wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors - Earns a training affidavit

Open the complete guidance:  Exemption and Exclusion from Certain Requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency - FDA Guidance (PDF)

According to the guidance document:

"Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FDA has been monitoring requests related to provisions of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) because the provisions may affect the prescription drug supply chain during the COVID-19 outbreak. FDA is issuing this guidance to clarify the scope of the public health emergency exemption and exclusion under the DSCSA for the duration of the public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)" . . .

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California Designated Representative Training Programs - Board-Approved - For wholesalers, 3PL, reverse distributors - Earns a 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

Florida Certified Designated Representative (CDR) Training And More!

• Online Florida CDR Training by CDR Resource Center

Updated March 8, 2026

Over the years, we've fielded many questions revolving around the Florida Certified Designated Representative license.  Of chief interest, is how to go about preparing for the State of Florida Certified Designated Representative Laws & Rules Examination.

I've invited Dr. Sharon B. Roberts* (an expert in the regulatory realm of pharmaceuticals and wholesale drug distribution, and founder of CDR Resource Center) to share some thoughts and introduce the services that CDR Resource Center can provide:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative (CDR) laws and rules examination preparation
• Consulting expertise in prescription drug regulations and wholesale distribution compliance

Online Florida CDR Training By CDR Resource Center - Automated Online Training & Testing

All Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributors (including virtual BROKER -ONLY), companies that are seeking to do business in or with the State of Florida, are required to have a full-time Florida licensed Certified Designated Representative, (CDR). To become a FL licensed CDR a candidate must pass a laws and rules exam administered by the State of Florida.  CDR Resource Center has been training FL CDR candidates for over 12 years for the very difficult State exam.

Training for the State exam is offered in three ways:

1.  CDR Resource Center offers online virtual training allowing the candidate to study at their own pace from any computer.  The virtual training consists of 15 modules of educational and study materials, 100s of sample test questions and timed mock 40 question final exam. Register for FREE on our website - Try a quick FREE sample of the module style online training. 

2.  For the student who would prefer a live instructor, CDR Resource Center offers an 8 hour Webex with a live trainer.  The live training includes a bound law and rules manual, a pre-test, 7 hours of lecture and a post-test.   The live training can be purchased online in the Compliance Consulting section of the cdrresourcecenter.com. 

3.  For the candidate who has taken the State exam already and does not want to take a full course, we offer hourly consulting.  Bring us all your questions and purchase as much time as you’d like.  We can discuss your questions and point you to the correct answers. 

Additional CDR Resource Center Services

CDR Resource Center also provides state licensing support for the drug industry. Our company's licensing support services is unique to the industry allowing companies to pay as they go with no upfront onboarding fees or contracts. 

*About Our Guest Blogger - Sharon B. Roberts

Sharon Roberts, PharmD, JD, CDR

Sharon Roberts, PharmD, JD, CDR has over 25 years in the Pharmaceutical industry as a Registered Pharmacist and practicing Florida lawyer. She then became licensed as a Certified Designated Representative (CDR) and worked for the Department of Business and Professional Regulation Drug, Device and Cosmetics Program of the State of Florida where she was a State Inspector/Drug Agent inspecting businesses involved in the manufacture, purchase, storage and sale of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, devices and cosmetics. As part of this experience she became intimately familiar with the Florida Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. The contents of this Act are the basis of the studies required to become a State Certified Designated Representative (CDR). Combining all her experience, she founded CDR Resource Center which offers over 25+ years of experience in the regulatory realm of pharmaceuticals and wholesale drug distribution.

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California Designated Representative Training Programs

SkillsPlus International Inc.'s California Designated Representative Training Courses are accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy.   Buy a course now for:
     Wholesalers | 3PL | Reverse Distributors

Updated June 22, 2026

Nearly 10,000 students trained!

SkillsPlus International Inc. offers the largest selection of California State Board of Pharmacy-approved training programs for California Designated Representative license applicants. Each online training course earns a Board-recognized training affidavit.

Three (3) distinct courses to choose from:

1. California Designated Representative Training Course - for wholesalers
2. California Designated Representative Training Course - for 3PL (third party logistics providers)
3. California Designated Representative Training Course - for reverse distributors

SkillsPlus International Inc. offers the largest selection of California State Board of Pharmacy-approved training programs for California Designated Representative license applicants. 

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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

CMS loosens requirements for respiratory equipment - HME News

• California HMDR Exemptee Training (for home medical device retailers) - buy now!

Read the full article:  CMS loosens requirements for respiratory equipment - HME News

According to the article ...

"CMS in an interim final rule published March 30 appeared to significantly expand access to respiratory therapy by temporarily waiving the coverage criteria and face-to-face requirements during the coronavirus pandemic.

The agency says NCDs and LCDs that point to clinical indications for coverage for respiratory equipment— including but not limited to home oxygen, CPAPs, RADs, ventilators and infusion pumps—as well as to face-to-face evaluations, will not apply during the public health emergency."

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California HMDR Exemptee Training - for home medical device retailers - $525 per student - state approved by the CDPH

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 - New!
• 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