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 hereWhen 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.

APPLY: Reciprocity Pharmacist online 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 herePlease note: primary source verification is not a license.

Disciplinary Actions

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.