Fees & Timelines

Registration fees and estimated timelines vary based on the registration type and the applicant’s path to registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board (NLPB).

Fees

NLPB accepts Visa, Mastercard, cheque, or money order for payment of fees.

A list of all NLPB-issued fees required for registration, licensing, and authorization, as well as additional processing fees, please refer to the appropriate Schedule of Fees below:

For fees related to third parties, please visit the appropriate link below. Third parties may have restrictions on the types of payments they accept.

Please note that English language proficiency tests, certificate of conduct, and professional liability insurance will vary by provider.

Timelines

The following tables outline the standard processing time of registration-related applications and requirements, as well as how long each requirement is valid and additional notes. Please select the appropriate table from the list below:

 

 

Registration Application Timelines

Please Note: The timelines below assume that submitted applications are complete and that all required supporting documentation has been received by NLPB.

Application Processing Time Notes
Pharmacy Student Registration Application 5-7
business days		 Once approved, registration is effective for one year.
Pharmacy Intern Registration Application

5-7
business days

 Required before applying to complete practical training for pharmacists.

Once approved, registration is effective for one year.
Practical Training Application 5-7
business days		 Applicants must be registered as an intern prior to this application being reviewed.

Applications must be submitted in advance of starting practical training.

See relevant Practical Training Requirements for Registration as a Pharmacist or Practical Training Requirements for Registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
NLPB Registration Exam Application 4-6
weeks		 This includes the time to apply, write the exam, and receive the results. Applications must be submitted at least four weeks before the exam’s sitting date.

See Registration Exam Schedule and Interpretation Guide.
Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician Registration Application 5-7
business days		 Once approved, registration is effective until December 31st of the registration year.

Annual renewal of registration is due on or before November 30th of each year.

See relevant registration requirements for
Letter of Standing 5-7 business days Will be issued directly to the body noted on the application.

Requests for Letters of Standing are administered through the NLPB Registrant Portal.
Expanded Scopes of Practice Authorization Application 5-7 business days Applications for Authorization are administered through the NLPB Registrant Portal.

 

 

Pharmacy Licensing Application Timelines

Please Note: The timelines below assume that submitted applications are complete and that all required supporting documentation has been received by NLPB.

Application Processing Time Required Lead Time Notes
Change Pharmacist-in-Charge Application 5-7
business days		 30 days Application must be submitted at least 30 days before the requested change date.
New Pharmacy Licence Application 7-10
business days*		 90 days Application, all relevant fees, and detailed diagram of the layout of the new pharmacy must be submitted to NLPB for approval at least 90 days before the date the pharmacy is scheduled to open.

Pharmacy licences are issued following a successful opening inspection.
Pharmacy Name Change Application 5-7
business days		 Existing pharmacies that plan to change the pharmacy name with no change in ownership must submit the application with all relevant fees before the date the name change is to take place.
Pharmacy Relocation Application 7-10
business days*		 90 days Application, all relevant fees, and detailed diagram of the layout of the new pharmacy location must be submitted to NLPB for approval at least 90 days before relocating the pharmacy.

The new pharmacy location must be successfully inspected before the pharmacy relocates.

See Requirements When Relocating a Pharmacy Policy
Pharmacy Renovation Application 7-10
business days*		 30 days Application, all relevant fees, and detailed diagram of the renovated pharmacy/dispensary layout must be submitted to NLPB for approval at least 30 days before initiating any renovations. The new pharmacy location must be successfully inspected before the pharmacy relocates.

See Requirements When Renovating a Pharmacy/Dispensary Policy
Change in Pharmacy Ownership Application 7-10
business days*		 30 days The pharmacist-in-charge and the owners acquiring the pharmacy must jointly complete and submit the application with relevant fees at least 30 days before the expected ownership change.

See Change in Pharmacy Ownership Policy.
Request for Temporary Closure of a Community Pharmacy Application 5-7
business days		 30 days The pharmacist-in-charge must complete and submit the application at least 30 days before the start date of the temporary closure or immediately for unforeseen circumstances.

See Temporary Pharmacy Closure Policy.

Permanent Closure

If you intend on permanently closing your pharmacy, please contact NLPB at least 30 days before the intended date of closure.
Lock & Leave Approval Application 5-7
business days		 All lock and leave enclosures must be approved by NLPB before use.

If installation of the enclosure alters the floor plan of the dispensary, a separate renovation application is also required.
Application to Offer Central Fill Services 10-14
business days		 The policy and procedure manual for Central Fill Services must be submitted with the application.

See Licensing Requirements for Centralized Prescription Processing (Central Fill) Policy.
Satellite Pharmacy Services Application 7-10
business daysNote: approval may take up to 4 weeks		 30 days Application, all relevant fees, and detailed diagram of the layout of the satellite pharmacy must be submitted to NLPB for approval at least 30 days before the proposed opening date.

See Licensing Requirements for Satellite Pharmacies in Rural Communities without Conventional Pharmacy Service Policy.
Telepharmacy Services Application 7-10
business daysNote: approval may take up to 4 weeks		 30 days  Application, all relevant fees, telepharmacy services policy and procedure manual, and detailed diagram of the layout of the remote site must be submitted to NLPB for approval at least 30 days before the proposed opening date.

See Licensing Requirements for Hospital Pharmacies providing Telepharmacy to Remote Hospital Sites.

* Depending on the complexity of the pharmacy design, review and feedback on the floorplan may take longer, applicants will be advised if this is the case.

 

 

Third-Party Timelines

Please Note: Third-party timelines are estimates and are subject to change. Please contact the third-party provider for up-to-date timelines.

Requirement Provider Processing Time Valid For Notes
Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada Enrolment NAPRA Online application processed immediately Until registered by the provincial regulatory authority Required for graduates of international pharmacy programs
Document Evaluation PEBC Acknowledgment: 6 weeks (approx.)
Results: 8 weeks		 5 years Required for graduates of international pharmacy programs
Pharmacist Evaluating Exam PEBC Application: 3 months (approx.)
Results: 3 weeks		 No expiry Required for graduates of international pharmacy programs
Pharmacist Qualifying Exam PEBC Application: 3 months (approx.)
Results: 8 weeks		 No expiry Required for graduates of CCAPP-accredited programs
Language proficiency testing Various Varies 2 years from date of test Required for graduates of international pharmacy programs
Police record check (criminal check) Sterling Backcheck 24 hours for Canadian Police Checks 6 months from date of issue Required for practicing pharmacists, technicians, students, and interns
Professional Liability Insurance Insurance provider Varies Effective dates of policy Required for practicing pharmacists, technicians, students, and interns
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