Verified Pharmacy Program
The cost of a Verified Pharmacy Program (VPP) Inspection falls into 6 categories is dependent on the type of pharmacy seeking the inspection. VPP does not perform partial inspections. The business will be inspected for all pharmacy activities they perform, such as general pharmacy practice, nonsterile compounding, sterile compounding, hazardous drug compounding, nuclear activities, etc. Therefore, all applicable pharmacy activities/attributes must be clearly indicated at the time of application.
Contact us at inspections@nabp.pharmacy if you have questions.
| Fees | General (No compounding) | General + Non-sterile Compounding | General + Sterile Compounding | General + Non-sterile + Sterile Compounding | Nuclear Pharmacy/Radiopharmaceuticals | Outsourcing Pharmacy |
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| Application Fee | $2,225 | $2,350 | $2,775 | $2,800 | $2,500 | $4,125 |
| Program Fee | $2,525* | $3,400* | $3,975* | $4,575* | $3,500* | $6,375* |
| Estimated Total | $4,750 | $5,750 | $6,750 | $7,375 | $6,000 | $10,500 |
An extensive inspection fee ($1,500) may be required if NABP determines the work needed to complete the inspection process requires additional time onsite and/or to write the report. Examples of when this fee will be applied may include numerous or complex pharmacy activities, large facilities, and facilities with high volume.
When applying for a VPP inspection, understand that NABP does not perform partial inspections; all functions specific to a pharmacy’s operations and relevant to the inspection must be observed. Inspections will not proceed and no refund will be made if this requirement cannot be met.
State Specific Inspections
Texas Specific Inspection for Nonresident Pharmacies Shipping Sterile Compounded Preparations into Texas **
NABP has been approved by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) to perform inspections for pharmacies seeking or renewing a Texas nonresident sterile compounding pharmacy license (TX Class E-S license). This requires NABP to inspect the pharmacy for compliance with TSBP Rule 291.133 using their Class E-S inspection form.
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $2,775 |
| Program Fee | $3,975** |
| Sampling Deposit | $3,000*** |
| Estimated Total | $6,750 |
**Program Fee includes inspection costs.
Bundle the Two Inspections (VPP and TSBP)
| Fees | VPP General + Sterile Compounding + TSBP Class E-S Inspection | VPP General + Non-Sterile Compounding +Sterile Compounding+ TSBP Class E-S Inspection | VPP Nuclear + TSBP Class E-S Inspection |
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| VPP Application Fee | $2,775 | $2,800 | $2,500 |
| VPP Program Fee | $3,975* | $4,575* | $3,500* |
| Texas Class E-S License Inspection | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Sampling Deposit | $3,000*** | $3,000*** | $3,000*** |
| Estimated Total | $12,250 | $12,875 | $11,500 |
- Covers the cost of the additional TSBP Specific Inspection Form and travel related costs
- ***TSBP may require NABP to collect a compounded preparation sample for purposes of potency, sterility, endotoxin, and fungal testing. The pharmacy is responsible for all testing-related charges, which are estimated to range from $2,000 to $3,000, and will be refunded any remainder of the deposit upon completion of the tests, less the shipping and handling fees. Should the testing related fees exceed the deposit collected, the pharmacy will be invoiced for outstanding charges upon completion of the testing and must be paid immediately. The pharmacy may elect:
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Option A: Bundle VPP and TSBP Class E-S Inspection
The TX Class E-S licensing requirement can be met by NABP conducting an additional inspection utilizing the TSBP Class E-S specific inspection form, a sample collection or testing documentation, and following that inspection the VPP inspection would be conducted which may be used to satisfy other nonresident pharmacy licenses.
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Option B: TSBP Class E-S specific Inspection
A nonresident pharmacy with a TX Class E-S license or seeking a TX Class E-S license may elect to be inspected only utilizing the TSBP Class E-S specific inspection form, and a sample collection or testing documentation.
Additional Modules
| Fees | General + Non-sterile Compounding | General + Sterile Compounding | General + Non-sterile + Sterile Compounding |
|---|---|---|---|
| NABP Compounding Pharmacy Accreditation Add-on | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| USP <800> Hazardous Drug Compounding module | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
NABP Compounding Pharmacy Accreditation Add-on: $1,200
- Compounding Accreditation module (Covers additional inspection work): $500
- Accreditation Eligibility Review Fee: $700
USP <800> Hazardous Drug Compounding module: $1,000
- Cover the cost of the additional inspection work (ie USP <800> module).
Expedited VPP Inspection
NABP may allow a qualified VPP applicant the option to add the Expedited Inspection add on option. See the Expedited Inspection policy for more eligibility information.
| Fees | General (No compounding) | General + Non-sterile Compounding | General + Sterile Compounding | General + Non-sterile + Sterile Compounding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $2,225 | $2,350 | $2,775 | $2,800 |
| Program Fee | $2,525* | $3,400* | $3,975* | $4,575* |
| Expedited inspection fee | $17,000 | $17,000 | $17,000 | $17,000 |
| Estimated Total | $21,750**** | $22,750**** | $23,750**** | $24,375**** |
**** Not including any possible additional add-ons mentioned above.
The expedited inspection fee for a VPP inspection is $17,000. Applicants will be required to pay the usual and customary VPP fee (based on the type of VPP inspection requested) posted above in addition to the expedited inspection fee.
For example: NABP VPP inspection for General, Nonsterile, and Sterile Compounding is $7,375. An applicant can pay an additional $17,000 ($24,375 total) to have their VPP inspection application expedited.
If your business is interested in timelines and more details about the expedited VPP inspection, email inspections@nabp.pharmacy.
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