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Kansas Pharmacist License

Kansas Board of Pharmacy

Total Fee
$250
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
IdentoGO (IDEMIA)
Temp License
Not available
See board

What You'll Need

  • Form LA-01E — Application for Pharmacist by Examination.
  • Form S-100 — KBI/FBI Criminal Background Check Waiver and Instructions.
  • FD-258 Fingerprint Card — Official fingerprint card required for the background check.
  • Official Transcripts — Transcripts showing degree conferral sent directly from the pharmacy school.

How to Apply

  1. Register for Exams ▾
    Register for the NAPLEX and Kansas MPJE through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
    Register via NABP
  2. Submit Application for Licensure by Exam ▾
    Complete and submit Form LA-01E (Pharmacist by Exam) along with the $157 application fee ($100 if you have an active Kansas intern registration).
  3. Complete Background Check ▾
    Order a fingerprint card (FD-258) online and submit it with Form S-100 and a $47 background check fee to the Board office.
  4. Submit Transcripts ▾
    Request your pharmacy school to send official transcripts directly to the Kansas Board of Pharmacy.
  5. Pass Examinations ▾
    Successfully pass both the NAPLEX and the Kansas MPJE. The Board will receive your scores from NABP.
  6. Receive License ▾
    Once all requirements are met and scores are verified, the Board will issue your pharmacist license.
Total Fee
$250
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available

Transfer License

Requirements ▾
Pharmacists licensed in another state can often apply via license transfer (reciprocity) through the NABP, though most states still require passing their specific MPJE.

Steps

  1. NABP Preliminary Application ▾
    Submit a Preliminary Application for Licensure Transfer through the NABP e-Profile system.
    Start NABP Transfer
  2. Submit Kansas Reciprocity Application ▾
    Submit Form LA-01R (Pharmacist by Reciprocity-Transfer) to the Kansas Board with the $182 fee.
  3. Background Check ▾
    Submit Form S-100 and fingerprint card with the $47 fee.
  4. Pass Kansas MPJE ▾
    Register for and pass the Kansas Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination.
    Register for MPJE
Total Fee
$150
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Compact
No
Board
Kansas Board of Pharmacy

Keeping Your License Active

Kansas Pharmacist licenses renew Every 2 years. Contact the Kansas Board of Pharmacy for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.

Fees

ItemAmount
Application$250
Endorsement application$250
Fingerprint check$35-$50 (varies by state)
Temporary permitSee board
Renewal150.0

Slow Downs

Incomplete Background Check ▾
Applications are considered incomplete without the fingerprint card, Form S-100, and the $47 fee. Ensure all are submitted together.
Poor Fingerprint Quality ▾
Illegible fingerprints can lead to rejection by the KBI/FBI, requiring a re-submission and delaying the license.
Missing NABP Score Transfer ▾
For reciprocity or score transfers, ensure you have officially requested NABP to send scores to Kansas.

Questions

When does my Kansas pharmacist license expire? ▾
Pharmacist licenses expire biennially on June 30 at 11:59 PM.
What are the continuing education (CE) requirements? ▾
Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of approved CE every two years. At least 1 hour must be a Board-designated course (currently 'K-TRACS for Pharmacies').
Is there a grace period for license renewal? ▾
No. There is no grace period. Licenses not renewed by June 30 are considered cancelled, and practicing with a cancelled license is prohibited.
How do I update my employer or contact information? ▾
Updates must be made within 30 days of the change by logging into the License & Inspection Portal (eLicense).

Board Info

Kansas Board of Pharmacy
Phone(785) 296-4056
Sources
Last verified 2026-02-25