Designated Representative Training for Drug or Device Wholesalers

California Designated Representative Training Courses for wholesalers, 3PLs, and reverse distributors.

If you are applying for a California Designated Representative license, then you’re also going to need to include proof of required training (specifically, a training affidavit) in your license application packet. Earn a training affidavit by taking any one of our California Designated Representative training courses.

SkillsPlus International Inc.'s California Designated Representative training courses are accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

California Designated Representative Training Course (for wholesalers)

California requires drug & device wholesalers to retain on-site, a CA-licensed pharmacist or Designated Representative (who must be physically present during all hours of operation) to conduct their business. This course is approved & recommended by the CA Board of Pharmacy, as it meets the Board's training requirements.

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  • California Designated Representative Training Program (for wholesalers)

    • • This course is recommended by the California Board of Pharmacy as it meets training requirements for the Board of Pharmacy and covers the following topics:

      • California Code of Regulations

      • Business and Professions Code

      • Prescription Drug Laws

      • Controlled Substances

      • USP Storage Conditions

      • Quality Control Systems

      • Health and Safety Code

      • To meet this requirement, we offer a web-based, self-study class and final exams for this certification. The class is fast, to the point, and has helped thousands of potential California Designated Representatives get licensed.

California Designated Representative Training Course (for third-party logistics providers (3PL))

On February 20, 2015, the California Board of Pharmacy announced that third-party logistics providers (3PLs) must obtain a third-party logistics provider license, as well as designate a responsible manager, and secure licensure of specialized employees who will serve as designated representatives-3PLs (DR-3PL). DR-3PL applicants must provide proof of DR-3PL training. We are now offering a Designated Representative-3PL training course. 

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California Designated Representative Training Course (for reverse distributors)

New! - California Creates The Designated Representative-Reverse Distributor License

California Senate Bill - SB 752 (Chapter 598, Statutes of 2017, Stone) Designated Representative-Reverse Distributor has been "chaptered" by the Secretary of State (enacted October 8, 2017). It includes the creation of a designated representative-reverse distributor license. At a high level:

Section 4040.5 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:

4040.5. “Reverse distributor” means every person who acts as an agent for pharmacies, drug wholesalers, third-party logistics providers, manufacturers, and other entities by receiving, inventorying, warehousing, and managing the disposition of outdated or nonsaleable dangerous drugs or dangerous devices.

Section 4022.6 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:

4022.6. “Designated representative-reverse distributor” means an individual to whom a license has been granted pursuant to Section 4053.2, who is responsible for supervision over a licensed wholesaler that only acts as a reverse distributor. A pharmacist fulfilling the duties of Section 4053.2 shall not be required to obtain a license as a designated representative-reverse distributor.

California Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training Program

About the link above: Statutory changes to California pharmacy law (effective January 1, 2018) specify the details of a Designated Representative-Reverse Distributor training program, and what must be covered in such a course.

A California Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training Course - Earn a training affidavit

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Florida Certified Designated Representative (CDR) Exam

• Florida requires Designated Representatives working at drug and device wholesalers to be trained in specific Florida Pharmacy Laws.

  • • • Do you have permission to take the CDR exam? - What you need to know: 1) You must submit your license application (it's very long) and have it approved, 2) If approved, you'll get a candidate identification number and authorization to take the Florida Certified Designated Representative (CDR) Laws and Rules Examination.

      • Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Exam Prep Course

Additional Resources

• • 1. Lawbook For Pharmacy - California ... California Pharmacy Law Book ... California Pharmacy Law Book with Rules and Regulations - for the current year ... Statutory Changes to California Pharmacy Law - Changes for the current year

    2. The Designated Representative Institute

    3. State of Florida - Candidate Information Booklet (CIB) for the Certified Designated Representative (CDR) Laws and Rules Examination (PDF)

    4. Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation - Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics - Certified Designated Representative

    5. California Department of Consumer Affairs - Board of Pharmacy - Personal Licenses (including Designated Representative - Wholesaler)

    6. Training for Designated Representative License Applicants - Designated Rep Certification Class

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