Does a foreign country retail pharmacy need to be licensed in Maine to export drugs?

A foreign country retail pharmacy does not need to be licensed in Maine to export drugs. This is due to the prevailing regulations that distinguish between domestic pharmacies and foreign entities regarding drug exportation. Generally, licensing requirements predominantly apply to pharmacies that operate within the jurisdiction where the drugs are dispensed.

In the case of foreign pharmacies, the expectation is that they adhere to their home country's regulations, and as long as their activities are confined to exporting products without directly selling them within Maine, they operate under a different compliance structure. Therefore, they are typically exempt from the licensing requirements that a pharmacy within Maine would face.

This regulatory framework ensures that while Maine maintains control over pharmacies operating in its jurisdiction, it also recognizes the complexities involved in international trade and the varying laws governing pharmacies in other countries.