Louisiana Pharmacist License
Louisiana 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
- Proof of Identity — A copy of your birth certificate, valid passport, or naturalization papers.
- Social Security Card — A copy of your official Social Security card.
- Passport-Style Photograph — A recent head-and-shoulders photograph of the applicant.
- Professional Credentials Disclosure (Form 33) — Required if you have ever held a professional credential in another jurisdiction. Download Form 33
- Certification of Graduation — Verification of your professional pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited school.
How to Apply
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Register with NABP ▾Create an e-Profile with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) to register for the NAPLEX and MPJE (Louisiana version).
NABP e-Profile -
Pass Required Exams ▾Successfully complete the NAPLEX and the Louisiana Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE).
Exam Information -
Submit Online Application ▾Create an account on the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Online Services Portal and submit the 'Application for New Pharmacist License'.
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Pay Application Fees ▾Pay the $300 application fee for licensure by examination (or $150 for transfer) through the online portal.
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Complete Criminal Background Check ▾After the Board receives your application, they will email you a packet with instructions for fingerprinting through the Louisiana State Police and FBI.
Background Check Info -
Submit Required Documents ▾Upload or mail required documents including proof of identity (birth certificate/passport), Social Security card, and a passport-style photo.
Document Checklist
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
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NABP Licensure Transfer ▾Start the process by submitting an Official Application for Transfer of Pharmacist Licensure through NABP.
NABP Reciprocity -
Pass Louisiana MPJE ▾Register for and pass the Louisiana version of the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination.
MPJE Registration -
Louisiana State Application ▾Submit the Louisiana-specific application for license transfer via the Online Services Portal after passing the MPJE.
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Verification of Credentials ▾Request that each state board where you hold or have held a license send a certification of credential directly to the Louisiana Board.
Total Fee
$150
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Compact
No
Board
Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
Keeping Your License Active
Louisiana Pharmacist licenses renew Every 2 years. Contact the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.
Visit board siteFees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application | $250 |
| Endorsement application | $250 |
| Fingerprint check | $35-$50 (varies by state) |
| Temporary permit | See board |
| Renewal | 150.0 |
Slow Downs
Incomplete Criminal History Disclosure
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Failure to fully disclose all prior criminal history can lead to significant delays or denial of the application.
Premature Fingerprinting
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Applicants must wait for the Board to issue specific instructions via email before initiating the fingerprinting process.
CPE Monitor Discrepancies
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For renewals, if continuing education hours are not properly recorded in the NABP CPE Monitor, the renewal process will be blocked.
Questions
What are the annual CE requirements for Louisiana pharmacists?
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Pharmacists must complete either 15 hours of CE (including 3 live hours) or 20 hours of CE (if no live hours are completed) each calendar year.
When is the pharmacist license renewal period?
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The renewal period is from November 1 through December 31 annually. Licenses expire on December 31.
What is the minimum age for pharmacist licensure in Louisiana?
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Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
How do I track my application status?
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You can check the status of a pending application by logging into the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Online Services Portal.