Verified October 10, 2026 against the statutes, regulations and sources cited below. The state decides every application. All states
What suppliers miss in Wisconsin
- Hospitals are exempt from the oxygen license, but a home oxygen business a hospital owns or operates is not.
- Fees are set by the Department of Safety and Professional Services rather than written into the statute.
Does Wisconsin require a DME supplier license?
Wisconsin's pharmacy law has no general DME supplier license. It licenses pharmacies, manufacturers, wholesale distributors, third-party logistics providers and, since 2015, home medical oxygen providers: anyone who provides prescription medical oxygen directly to a consumer or patient in Wisconsin.
- Product licenses only
- Home Medical Oxygen Provider License
- Issued by Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board
Citation: Wis. Stat. 450.076
Do out-of-state suppliers shipping into Wisconsin need a license?
The oxygen license turns on providing medical oxygen directly to a consumer or patient in Wisconsin, not on where the provider is located. Suppliers that do not furnish oxygen need no Wisconsin supplier license.
- Covers out-of-state suppliers
- No Wisconsin location required
Citation: Wis. Stat. 450.076(1)(a), (2)(a)
How often does a Wisconsin DME license renew?
- Renews every two years
- Due June 1 of each even-numbered year
Which product licenses can apply in Wisconsin?
- home medical oxygen provider
Licensing in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has no general DME supplier license, but product licenses and Medicaid rules can still apply. We confirm what Wisconsin requires for the products you sell, prepare the application and every attachment for your owner or officer to sign, and track it to a decision. A state DME license is $699 per state.