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Mississippi Pharmacist License

Mississippi 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

  • Official Transcript/Graduation Certificate — Must be sent directly from the ACPE-accredited pharmacy school to the Board.
  • Fingerprint Card (FD-258) — Standard FBI fingerprint card provided by the Board after application submission.
  • Background Check Affidavit — A questionnaire regarding criminal history and moral character included in the application packet.
  • Proof of Practical Experience — Evidence of 1,600 hours of practical pharmacy experience (usually verified by the school or previous state board).

How to Apply

  1. Request Graduation Verification ▾
    Contact your pharmacy school to have an official certificate of graduation or transcript sent directly to the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy.
  2. Register for Exams ▾
    Register for the NAPLEX and the Mississippi MPJE through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) website.
    Register via NABP
  3. Submit Online Application ▾
    Create a profile and submit the Initial Pharmacist License Application through the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Licensure Gateway.
    Licensure Gateway
  4. Pay Application and Background Fees ▾
    Pay the application fee (approx. $100) and the criminal background check fee ($40) electronically through the portal.
    Pay Fees
  5. Complete Fingerprinting ▾
    After applying, the Board will mail you a fingerprint card (FD-258). Complete the prints at a local law enforcement agency and mail them back to the address provided in the packet.
    Background Check Info
  6. Receive ATT and Schedule Exams ▾
    Once the Board verifies your eligibility, you will receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) from Pearson VUE. Schedule your exam appointments.
  7. Pass Exams and Receive License ▾
    Upon passing both the NAPLEX and MPJE and completing all other requirements, your license will be issued and viewable in the Gateway.
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.
Apply to transfer

Steps

  1. NABP Licensure Transfer ▾
    Submit the official Licensure Transfer application through the NABP portal to verify your current license status.
    Start NABP Transfer
  2. Mississippi Transfer Application ▾
    Complete the Mississippi-specific Transfer Application via the MBP Licensure Gateway.
    MS Gateway Application
  3. Register for MS MPJE ▾
    Register for the Mississippi Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination through NABP.
    Register for MPJE
  4. Criminal Background Check ▾
    Undergo the fingerprinting process as required for all new Mississippi applicants.
  5. Pass MPJE ▾
    Successfully pass the Mississippi MPJE to demonstrate knowledge of state-specific pharmacy laws.
Total Fee
$150
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Compact
No
Board
Mississippi Board of Pharmacy

Keeping Your License Active

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

Renew on the board site

Fees

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

Slow Downs

Poor Fingerprint Quality ▾
Incomplete or smudged fingerprints on the FD-258 card will cause the FBI to reject the submission, requiring a re-print.
Delayed Transcript Submission ▾
Applications cannot be finalized until the Board receives official graduation verification directly from the pharmacy school.
Application Expiration ▾
Applications expire after 90 days if all requirements, including the background check, are not completed.
Missing MSPMP Registration ▾
Failure to register with the Mississippi Prescription Monitoring Program (MSPMP) will block the license renewal process.

Questions

How many CE hours are required for renewal? ▾
Pharmacists must complete 15 hours of continuing education annually. At least 2 hours must be live (seminar or webcast) and 2 hours must be related to opioid abuse or addiction.
When is the license renewal period? ▾
The renewal period runs from January 1 to December 31 each year. Renewals are completed online via the Licensure Gateway.
Do I need a separate Controlled Substance Registration? ▾
Yes, if you physically practice in Mississippi and handle controlled substances, you must obtain a Pharmacist Controlled Substances Registration through the Board.
How do I report a change of employment or address? ▾
You must notify the Board within 10 days of any change. This can be done by logging into your profile on the Licensure Gateway.

Board Info

Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
Phone(601) 899-8880
Sources
Last verified 2026-02-25