Type: Generic

Status: Taking registrations for GA.

1. Pharmacies
2. Pharmacy Benefit Managers
3. Prescription Drug Information and Pharmacy Referral Sites
4. Prescription Drug-Related Patient Advocacy and Consumer Education Sites
5. Medical Professionals’ Offices
6. Schools or Colleges of Pharmacy
7. Continuing Pharmacy Education Providers
8. Wholesale Drug Distributors
9. Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

Some domain names are reserved names; these are names which are ineligible for registration due to ICANN restrictions or Registry Operator designation. Certain Domain names have been classified as Premium and will be sold at higher prices. If you wish to apply for a Premium domain name, please email support@lexsynergy.com to process your application.

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®), the impartial professional organization that supports the state boards of pharmacy in protecting public health, is spearheading the .pharmacy initiative. .pharmacy is intended to be a secure and trustworthy destination where consumers around the globe can be sure the medications they buy online are authentic and safe.

What are the benefits my organization can gain from having a .pharmacy domain name?

* distinguish your online pharmacy, product, or service from thousands of rogue online drug sellers

* contribute to the protection of public health by helping consumers find legitimate online pharmacies and pharmacy resources

* enhance your brands by becoming part of an elite group

The .pharmacy domain wull let your audience know that your website is legitimate and operating legally and meets standards set by a global coalition that includes International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and NABP.

Eligibility Requirements (APPLIES TO ALL PHASES)

Pharmacies and pharmacy-related organizations worldwide meeting .pharmacy program standards are eligible to register for a .pharmacy domain name. Registrants in this global pharmacy community may include:

* Pharmacies

* Pharmacy Benefit Managers

* Prescription Drug Information and Pharmacy Referral Sites

* Prescription Drug Related Patient Advocacy and Consumer Education Sites

* Medical Professionals’ Offices

* Schools or Colleges of Pharmacy

* Continuing Pharmacy Education Providers

* Wholesale Drug Distributors

* Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

Prior to registering a .pharmacy domain name, potential registrants must complete an online application form found at www.dotpharmacy.net, or http://www.safe.pharmacy/apply, and undergo a review of its current operations and proposed use of the .pharmacy domain name. All applicants must have a live and operational website or test website at the time of application review, and make such content available to NABP or its representative for review.

After the applicant submits the online application and supporting documentation to the Registry Operator, pays the applicable fees ($975 per website review) to Registry Operator and accepts Registry Operator’s terms and conditions, including the .pharmacy program refund policy. Read the policies here. 

After Registry Operator determines applicant’s licenses, documentation, and website are compliant and approves the registration of a .pharmacy domain name, Registry Operator will provide applicant with a token to register the .pharmacy domain name through the Registrar.

Only one registration token will be issued for each .pharmacy domain, there never should be a duplicate registration for the same .pharmacy domain.

Note:  Approval tokens expire within 60 days of receipt. If the tokens are not used within 60 days, the approved domain name will return to the pool of available domain names.

Sunrise (15 January 2015 - 16 March 2015) - 15:00 UTC (start and end time)

SMD file issued by the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) required.

If you have not verified your trademark with the TMCH we can submit it on your behalf. Read more about the TMCH and pricing here.

The Eligibility Requirements must be met.

Costs

Standard Registration: £740 (excludes the website application fee of $975 payable directly to the NABP)

NABP Programs (17 March 2015 – 1 April 2015) - 15:00 UTC (start and end time)

NABP Program Registration Period is a limited time opportunity for entities that are currently participating in the NABP VIPPS, Vet-VIPPS, or e-Advertiser programs.

The NABP Program Registration Applicants will not be required to complete the .pharmacy program application, but will still need to obtain a registration token directly from the Registry Operator prior to registering the domain name with the Registrar. Registry Operator will provide a registration token to a NABP Program Registration Applicant for as many domain names they wish to register during this period.

Costs

Standard Registration: £740 (excludes the website application fee of $975 payable directly to the NABP)

Dispensing Pharmacies (30 April 2015 – 2 June 2015) - 15:00 UTC (start and end time)

Only those entities that are actual, active dispensing pharmacies may submit an application or register during this period.

If the Registry Operator determines that the Applicant is compliant with the .pharmacy Registrant Eligibility Standards and the .pharmacy Authorized Usage Policy, Registry Operator will provide successful Applicants with a registration token. Applications will be evaluated on a basis of the first to complete the application and submit the application fee. If Registry Operator determines that Applicant is not in compliance with the .pharmacy Registrant Eligibility Standards and the .pharmacy Authorized Usage Policy, Registry Operator will notify Applicant that it is unable to register a domain name.

Costs

Standard Registration: £740 (excludes the website application fee of $975 payable directly to the NABP)

General Availability (2 June 2015 – onwards) - 14:00 UTC (start time)

Any member of the pharmacy community, as outlined in the Eligibility Requirements, may submit an application. Approved applicants will receive a token(s) and then may register their domain name(s) through an approved registrar.

Costs

Standard Registration: £740 (excludes the website application fee of $975 payable directly to the NABP)

Renewal

Approved organizations are required to re-apply for their .pharmacy domain name(s) annually and re-register annually. Website review fee(s) will be charged to applicants seeking renewal. This process is separate from the domain name registration renewal process. 

All costs exclude VAT.

Certain domain names have been classified as Premium and will be sold at higher prices. If you wish to apply for a Premium domain name please email support@lexsynergy.com to process your application.

Policies:

• http://safe.pharmacy/standards-policies

† does not apply to premium domains

‡ may not include first year of registration

* may not include renewal

The above information is provided by registry operators and/or other third parties and may change without further notice. Prior to relying on the aforesaid information, we recommend seeking confirmation by emailing support@lexsynergy.com.