Program Fees

Fee Schedule

Schedule A – Independent Community-based pharmacy – three or less stores – only licensed and doing business in home state; does not have Internet practice.

Schedule B – Internet Pharmacy, HMO Pharmacy, PBM Pharmacy, Chain Drugstore, Mass Retailer – pharmacy is licensed in more than three states (pharmacy with Internet practice, ie, filling prescription refills ordered online is considered an “Internet pharmacy” practice).

Schedule C – Independent Pharmacy - one pharmacy with an Internet practice that is limited to 1-3 states (pharmacy only possesses 1-3 pharmacy licenses)

Application Fee

Schedule A
$3,000 application fee (which includes the first year's annual participation fee)
$3,000 survey fee

$6,000 total fees

Schedule B
$5,000 application fee (which includes the first year's annual participation fee)
$3,000 survey fee

$8,000 total fees

Schedule C
$2,000 application fee (which includes the first year's annual participation fee)
$3,000 survey fee

$5,000 total fees

Annual Participation Fee

Schedule A
$2,000 if a non re-survey year
$5,000 if a survey year ($2,000 annual participation fee + $3,000 re-survey fees)

Schedule B
$4,000 if a non-survey year
$7,000 if a survey year ($4,000 annual participation fee + $3,000 re-survey fees)

Schedule C
$1,000 if a non-survey year
$4,000 if a survey year ($1,000 annual participation fee + $3,000 re-survey fees)

 

Facility fee

An applicant for VIPPS accreditation or a VIPPS accredited entity that has more than 5 dispensing facilities, shall submit an additional fee of $600 with the application and the annual participation fee.

When Fees Are Due

Application Fee, plus any applicable additional facilities fees and survey fees: due with the application submission. An invoice will be issued if incorrect fee is submitted.

Annual Participation fee, plus any applicable additional facilities fee: due prior to renewal of accreditation.

Newly Opened Pharmacy Facilities (after awarding accreditation)

$400 processing fee shall be submitted for each new added facility.

Newly Acquired Pharmacy Facilities

Please contact VIPPS staff for fee information.