Pharmacist License Information
If you have any questions about pharmacist licenses, please email licensing@azpharmacy.gov.
Apply For a License
Before starting the application, please read the "List of Acceptable Documents" for the applicable license subtype (see below) to ensure you submit a complete application.
List of Acceptable Documents - Pharmacist Licensure by Full Exam or Score Transfer
List of Acceptable Documents - Pharmacist Licensure by Reciprocity
Application fees are non-refundable.
You may check the status of your application online here. When verifying your application status, should a "no records found" message appear, please try your search using the "License Verification" tab.
Placing calls and sending emails to the Board office regarding the status of your application may delay the processing times.
To obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, you may apply online at https://psp.azdps.gov/services/fccFormTriage.
For questions about the process, you may contact the Department of Public Safety (DPS) by calling 602.223.2279. DPS office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
FULL EXAM
Full Exam applicants are required to take and pass the NAPLEX and the Arizona MPJE. It is not necessary to sit for these exams in Arizona. If you are a graduate of a foreign university, please contact the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) for information on exam eligibility.
Before starting the application, please read the List of Acceptable Documents to ensure you submit a complete application.
APPLY: Full Exam Pharmacist online application
SCORE TRANSFER
Score Transfer applicants should review the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) website for instructions on transferring the NAPLEX score to Arizona. Score Transfer applicants must also take and pass the Arizona MPJE.
Before starting the application, please read the List of Acceptable Documents to ensure you submit a complete application.
APPLY: Score Transfer Pharmacist online application
RECIPROCITY
This application is for Pharmacists who are licensed in another jurisdiction and qualified under A.R.S. § 32-1922(B).
To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the Electronic Licensure Transfer Program® (eLTP) with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
Before starting the application, please read the List of Acceptable Documents to ensure you submit a complete application.
Fees
Application Type | Initial Application | Renewal Application |
Pharmacist (Exam/Score Transfer) | $250.00 | $180.00 |
Pharmacist (Reciprocity) | $350.00 | $180.00 |
Duplicate Wall Certificate (Ornamental only; does not take the place of your pharmacist license) | $10.00 | N/A |
Renew / Reinstate License
Pharmacists may log in to their online profile to renew their license. Create or login to your profile.
Please note: Fingerprint clearance cards are not required for renewal of pharmacist licenses.
Please email licensing@azpharmacy.gov if:
1. Your Arizona pharmacist license has been delinquent license for five (5) or more consecutive years; or
2. Your Arizona pharmacist license was voluntarily surrendered by consent agreement or revoked by Order of the Board.
Verify License
The Arizona State Board of Pharmacy no longer provides hardcopy verifications of licensure; however, you may obtain primary source verification of a license here. Please note: primary source verification is not a license.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-3214(C), a person may obtain additional public records related to any licensee or certificate holder, including dismissed complaints and non-disciplinary actions and orders, by contacting the Board directly. Please click here to submit a public records request.