Florida Rx wholesaler bonds.
$1,000 flat.

A Florida prescription drug wholesale distributor with more than $10 million in annual gross receipts files a $100,000 surety bond under Fla. Stat. §499.012, payable to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Ours is $1,000 flat.

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Required for a prescription drug wholesale distributor permit over $10M in gross receipts, under §499.012

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Fixed amount, fixed price — $100,000 bond, $1,000, no quote theater

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A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, no impact on your score, and the price stays $1,000 either way

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How it works

Three steps to permitted.

Your wholesale distributor permit is waiting on this bond. Here is the entire process — no broker phone tag:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Business details, owner information, effective date. That is the application — the only extra step is a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

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Approved

Most are approved as soon as you apply. The credit check is a soft pull that never affects your score. If it needs a second look, one to two business days at most.

WHEN YOU PAY

E-sign & file with the DBPR

Pay online and receive the executed bond, payable to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, ready to file with your wholesale distributor permit. Wet-ink originals mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Florida permits prescription drug wholesale distributors through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) under the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act, Chapter 499. Section 499.012 conditions the permit on a surety bond, payable to the DBPR.

The amount is tiered to your size: a $100,000 bond is required for wholesalers with more than $10 million in annual gross receipts, while a $25,000 bond covers wholesalers at $10 million or less. This page is the $100,000 tier — if you are at or below $10M, use the $25,000 bond instead.

The bond guarantees compliance with Chapter 499 and the payment of any administrative penalties, fees, or costs the DBPR imposes. It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. Wholesalers in good standing treat the bond as a permit formality.

Fla. Stat. §499.012 (prescription drug wholesale distributors)Florida Statutes §499.012, part of the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act (Chapter 499), requires a prescription drug wholesale distributor to furnish a surety bond payable to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation — $100,000 for distributors with more than $10 million in annual gross receipts, and $25,000 for those at $10 million or less. The bond guarantees compliance with Chapter 499 and payment of administrative penalties, fees, and costs. Confirm your tier on your DBPR application.

You need this bond if you're

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A prescription drug wholesale distributor over $10M in annual gross receipts

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An out-of-state wholesaler permitted to distribute prescription drugs into Florida

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Renewing a wholesale distributor permit and your current bond is expiring or non-renewing

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Crossing the $10M threshold and moving up from the $25,000 bond to $100,000

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields, including a one-time consent to a soft credit pull. Submit once and your bond is issued when you pay.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Do I pay the $100,000?No. You pay $1,000 — the fixed price for this bond. The $100,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the DBPR; it's not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Which bond amount do I need — $100,000 or $25,000?It is tiered by your annual gross receipts: $100,000 if you are over $10 million, $25,000 if you are at $10 million or less. This page is the $100,000 tier; if you are at or below $10M, use our $25,000 prescription drug wholesaler bond instead.

What does the bond guarantee?Compliance with Chapter 499 (the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act) and payment of any administrative penalties, fees, or costs the DBPR imposes. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety — it is not insurance for you.

Is there a credit check?A quick soft credit check may apply — never a hard inquiry, and it never affects your score. It's the only extra step beyond the application, and it informs approval, not price. The price stays $1,000 either way.

When does it renew?Terms run 1, 2, or 3 years — your choice at purchase. You will get renewal notices 60 and 30 days before expiration, with autopay available, and the bond must stay active for your permit to stay valid.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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