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Pharmacist License InformationIf you have any questions about pharmacist licensing, please email Alyssha Vargas, Licensing and Exams Coordinator.Apply For a License Fees Renew License Verify License Forms Statutes / Rules Attention Pharmacists: Your license will be processed after we receive your final score from NABP and complete a substantive review. Please create an online profile to verify that a license number has been issued. You may print a copy of your license from your profile once you see a license number. Please do not reapply - there are no refunds.WATCH VIDEO: Applying for a Full Exam/Score Transfer Pharmacist License Full ExamFull Exam applicants will be taking both the Naplex exam and the Arizona MPJE exam for Arizona. It is not necessary to take these exams in Arizona.To apply for an Arizona pharmacist license by full exam, you must have the following qualifications: You must be a recent graduate of an accredited US university Pharmacist degree program.If you are a graduate of a foreign university, you must submit a copy of your FPGEC certificate. You must also have earned 1500 intern hours in the US.You must also be a US citizen or a legal resident with permission to work in the United States and must meet all current US immigration policies. If you are here on a student F-1 visa or H-1B visa, please contact the Licensing Coordinator before submitting your application.* Please do not apply more than 30 days prior to your graduation date, as your application will not be accepted. * Please be sure to read the Application Requirements below and select the correct application type as application fees are not refundable.* Application Fee: $250.00 (this fee is nonrefundable)READ: Application Requirements Read MoreAPPLY: Full Exam Pharmacist online application** Please allow 2 months from the date you applied to call and check the status of your application. You can check the status of your application online here. Score TransferScore Transfer applicants will have selected to transfer the score of the Naplex exam taken in their home state to Arizona and will only take the Arizona MPJE exam. You must have selected Arizona as score transfer state at the time of Naplex registration or within 90 days of taking the exam. If you did not select Arizona as a score transfer state you must apply by reciprocity. To apply for an Arizona pharmacist license by score transfer, you must have the following qualifications: You must be a recent graduate of an accredited US university Pharmacist degree program.If you are a graduate of a foreign university, you must submit a copy of your FPGEC certificate. You must also have earned 1500 intern hours in the US.You must also be a US citizen or a legal resident with permission to work in the United States and must meet all current US immigration policies. If you are here on a student F-1 visa or H-1B visa, please contact the Licensing Coordinator before submitting your application.* Please do not apply more than 30 days prior to your graduation date, as your application will not be accepted. * Please be sure to read the Application Requirements below and select the correct application type as application fees are not refundable. * Application Fee: $250.00 (this fee is nonrefundable)READ: Application Requirements Read MoreAPPLY: Score Transfer Pharmacist online application** Please allow 2 months from the date you applied to call and check the status of your application. You can check the status of your application online here. ReciprocityThis application is for Pharmacists who have a primary license earned by Naplex exam in another state. It is also for recent graduate Pharmacists who did not score transfer their Naplex score to Arizona within the 90 day transfer period.To apply for an Arizona pharmacist license by reciprocity, you must have the following qualifications:You must be a US citizen, permanent resident (green card), or have a valid US passport. Non-immigrant visa holders (H1-B etc.) should contact the Board before applying for licensure.The license to be reciprocated must have been obtained by examination (a primary license by Naplex exam) and must be open in good standing in your original state of licensure. If it is not current and in good standing at this time DO NOT APPLY FOR LICENSURE. Please contact the state where you hold your primary license and find out what needs to be done to bring it current.Foreign graduates must have the following requirements: FPGEC Certification. You must send in a photocopy of your FPGEC certificate for validation purposes. DO NOT SEND THE ORIGINAL.1500 intern hours earned in the United States.*If you are unable to meet the above requirements, please discontinue the application process and contact the Licensing Coordinator. *Please be sure to read the Application Requirements document below and select the correct application type as application fees are not refundable. *Application Fee: $500.00 (this fee is nonrefundable)READ: Application Requirements Read MoreAPPLY: Reciprocity Pharmacist online application** Please allow 2 months from the date you applied to call and check the status of your application. You can check the status of your application online here. License TypeInitial ApplicationRenewal Application Pharmacist (Exam/Score Transfer)$250.00$180.00 Pharmacist (Reciprocity)$500.00$180.00Other Documents Duplicate - license, permit or certificate$10.00 - Fingerprint clearance cards are not required for renewalPharmacists will need to log in through their profile to renew their license online. Creating a profile is free.Create or login to your profileCE RequirementsPharmacists may also submit a hard copy renewal form with a check or money order by postal mail or at the Board office.Submitting a hard copy renewal form can take 3-4 weeks for processing.Pharmacist renewal form The Arizona State Board of Pharmacy no longer provides hardcopy verifications of licensure, however we are still able to offer this service via our website. Use the options below to verify applications, licenses, and permits:**Please note printing of this verification is not a licenseClick here to verify the status of an applicationClick here to verify a licenseClick here to verify a permitDisciplinary ActionsWhen verifying your application status should a "no records found" message appear, please try your search using the license/permit tab.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 nondisciplinary actions and orders, by contacting the Board directly. Please click here to submit a public records request.NOTE: to expedite the application process as well as be more environmentally friendly, we ask that you please apply for any needed licenses online if at all possible (this does not apply to licenses with expiration dates prior to 10/31/2019 – these cannot be done online). If you require a hardcopy version of any applications not listed below, please email our staff. License Specific FormsLast Revision Immunization application08.01.2020 Renewal application08.24.2021Miscellaneous License Forms Discipline Acknowledgement12.03.2019 Duplicate / Replacement Request10.15.2021 Documentation of Eligibility form for Licensure or Renewal10.22.2015 Fee Waiver Request10.26.2017 Name Change Request10.15.2021 NAPLEX / MPJE Petition form04.12.2019 Request for License / Permit data12.24.2019 Termination of Employment10.22.2015 Below are some of the more common statutes & rules associated with pharmacist licenses.For questions or additional information, please contact the Board office. StatutesDescription A.R.S. § 32-1922Qualifications of applicant; reciprocity; preliminary equivalency examination; honorary certificate; fee A.R.S. § 32-1924Licenses; fees; rules; signatures; online profiles A.R.S. § 32-1925Renewal of license of pharmacists, interns and pharmacy technicians; fees; expiration dates; penalty for failure to renew; continuing education A.R.S. § 32-1926Notice of change of information required A.R.S. § 32-1927Pharmacists; pharmacy interns; disciplinary actionRules A.A.C. R4-23-201General A.A.C. R4-23-202Licensure by Examination A.A.C. R4-23-203Licensure by Reciprocity A.A.C. R4-23-204Continuing Education Requirements A.A.C. R4-23-205Fees A.A.C. R4-23-401Time-frames for Board Approvals and Special Requests A.A.C. R4-23-402Pharmacist, Graduate Intern, and Pharmacy Intern