Specialty License Requirements for OH and MA

Ohio and Massachusetts both have specialty license requirements when purchasing pharmaceuticals. To comply with applicable state and federal regulations, HealthFirst at times must hold medication shipments for customers for whom we do not have accurate or up-to-date licenses. Read below for guidelines on how to update your specialty license so that your medication replenishment will ship in a timely manner.

About the Ohio TDDD License

The state of Ohio defines a Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs (TDDD) as a person (individual, partnership, association, limited liability company, corporation or government agency) who is engaged in the sale of dangerous drugs at retail, or any person, other than a wholesale distributor or a pharmacist, who has possession, custody, or control of dangerous drugs for any purpose other than for that person’s own use and consumption.

Updating Your TDDD License on File

Follow these steps to submit your TDDD License or Exemption form:
• Determine whether your office is required to have a TDDD license or if you are exempt.
• Refer to the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy TDDD website as needed.
• Submit your Ohio TDDD License or Exemption form to HealthFirst via email or fax.
• Email: sales.operations@healthfirst.com
• Fax: 425-775-2374

Once we receive your TDDD license or completed exemption form, we will be able to proceed with processing your medication replenishment shipment. 

About the Massachusetts MCSR License

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts registers those who manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, prescribe, or administer controlled substances. In MA, “controlled substances” includes all prescription drug products.

Updating Your MCSR License on File

Follow these steps to submit your MCSR License:
• Refer to these websites (below) for further information.
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR).
• MCSR for Facilities.
• Submit your MA MCSR license via email or fax.
• Email: sales.operations@healthfirst.com
• Fax: 425-775-2374

Once we receive your MCSR license information, we will be able to proceed with processing your medication replenishment shipment. 

Questions?

Contact HealthFirst at 800-331-1984, or by using the chat feature on healthfirst.com