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Pharmacist — Licensed
Pharmacist licensing requires a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited program and passing the NAPLEX exam. Most states also require the MPJE for state-specific pharmacy law. Immunization authority, collaborative practice agreements, and continuing education requirements vary significantly by state.
51
Total States
51
NAPLEX Required
50
MPJE Required
25.2 hrs
Avg CE Hours
Pharmacist licensing involves earning a PharmD degree, completing intern hours, passing the NAPLEX and MPJE exams, and meeting state-specific requirements.
All pharmacists must pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), a computer-adaptive test with 250 questions covering pharmacy knowledge and competency. Administered by NABP, the exam requires a scaled score of 75 to pass.
Most states require the MPJE to assess knowledge of federal and state-specific pharmacy law. The MPJE is a 120-question computer-adaptive exam with a passing score of 75. California uses its own California Practice Standards and Jurisprudence Examination (CPJE) instead.
Pharmacist immunization authority has expanded significantly. Most states authorize pharmacists to administer vaccines with proper training (typically APhA certification). Scope varies from specific vaccines to broad immunization authority under collaborative practice or statewide protocols.
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| State | Credential | NAPLEX | MPJE | Immunizations | CE Hours | Total Fees | Confidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama(AL) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,225 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Alaska(AK) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $795 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Arizona(AZ) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,325 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Arkansas(AR) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15 | $925 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| California(CA) | RPh | Yes | No | Yes | 30 | $1,100 | Verified | Mar 2026 |
| Colorado(CO) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 24 | $986 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Connecticut(CT) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15 | $1,125 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Delaware(DE) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,062 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| District of Columbia(DC) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,190 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Florida(FL) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $955 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Georgia(GA) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,075 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Hawaii(HI) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,025 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Idaho(ID) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15 | $970 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Illinois(IL) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,000 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Indiana(IN) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $900 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Iowa(IA) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,051 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Kansas(KS) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,005 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Kentucky(KY) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15 | $1,075 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Louisiana(LA) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15 | $1,125 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Maine(ME) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $950 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Maryland(MD) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,125 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Massachusetts(MA) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 20 | $1,125 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Michigan(MI) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $962.70 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Minnesota(MN) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,050 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Mississippi(MS) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15 | $1,025 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Missouri(MO) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $925 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Montana(MT) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15 | $1,025 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Nebraska(NE) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,000 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Nevada(NV) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,225 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| New Hampshire(NH) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,135 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| New Jersey(NJ) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $990 | Verified | Mar 2026 |
| New Mexico(NM) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,125 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| New York(NY) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 45 | $1,205 | Verified | Mar 2026 |
| North Carolina(NC) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15 | $1,125 | Verified | Mar 2026 |
| North Dakota(ND) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15 | $1,025 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Ohio(OH) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,162.50 | Verified | Mar 2026 |
| Oklahoma(OK) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15 | $1,005 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Oregon(OR) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,125 | Verified | Mar 2026 |
| Pennsylvania(PA) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $945 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Rhode Island(RI) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $975 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| South Carolina(SC) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15 | $1,145 | Verified | Mar 2026 |
| South Dakota(SD) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 12 | $925 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Tennessee(TN) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $975 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Texas(TX) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,139 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Utah(UT) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $992 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Vermont(VT) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $1,025 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Virginia(VA) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15 | $1,065 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Washington(WA) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15 | $1,100 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| West Virginia(WV) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15 | $1,000 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Wisconsin(WI) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 30 | $975 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
| Wyoming(WY) | RPh | Yes | Yes | Yes | 12 | $1,175 | Mostly verified | Mar 2026 |
Pharmacists often work alongside other licensed healthcare professionals. Explore related licensing requirements.
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