Florida Rx wholesaler bonds.
$275 flat.

A Florida prescription drug wholesale distributor with $10 million or less in annual gross receipts files a $25,000 surety bond under Fla. Stat. §499.012, payable to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Ours is $275 flat — the price you see is the checkout price — and the application collects no credit information.

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

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Fixed amount, fixed price — $25,000 bond, $275, no quote process

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No credit section in the application — small fixed-amount permit bonds like this skip it

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Permit bonds like this are the simplest thing in surety. Here's the entire process:

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Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That's the application — no financials, no credit section, no follow-up scavenger hunt.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Small fixed-amount permit bonds like this are among the bond types that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with the DBPR

Your executed bond, payable to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, arrives by email, ready to file with your wholesale distributor permit. Wet-ink original 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 $25,000 bond covers wholesalers with $10 million or less in annual gross receipts, while a $100,000 bond applies above $10 million. This page is the $25,000 tier — if you are over $10M, use the $100,000 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 — $25,000 for distributors with $10 million or less in annual gross receipts, and $100,000 for those over $10 million. 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 at $10M or less in annual gross receipts

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

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Applying for a new wholesale permit below the $10M threshold

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

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — no credit section, because this bond doesn't have one.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Do I pay the $25,000?No. You pay $275 — the fixed price for this bond. The $25,000 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 — $25,000 or $100,000?It is tiered by your annual gross receipts: $25,000 if you are at $10 million or less, $100,000 if you are over $10 million. This page is the $25,000 tier; if you are over $10M, use our $100,000 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?The application has no credit section at all — small fixed-amount permit bonds like this one don't need one. Most applications approve instantly.

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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