New York Pharmacist License
New York Board of Pharmacy
Total Fee
$352
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
MorphoTrust / IdentoGO
Temp License
Not available
See board
What You'll Need
- Form 1 - Application for Licensure — The primary application form for all pharmacist candidates. Download Form 1
- Form 2 - Certification of Professional Education — Must be completed by your pharmacy school and sent directly to NYSED. Download Form 2
- Form 3 - Verification of Experience — Used to document the 1,500 hours of internship experience required for licensure. Download Form 3
- NABP Official Application for License Transfer — Required only for candidates applying via endorsement/reciprocity.
How to Apply
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Submit Application (Form 1) ▾Complete the Online Form 1 or mail the paper Form 1 with the $339 fee to the Office of the Professions.
Access Form 1 -
Verify Education (Form 2) ▾Request your pharmacy school to send Form 2 directly to the NYSED Office of the Professions to verify your PharmD degree.
Download Form 2 -
Verify Experience (Form 3) ▾Submit Form 3 to verify completion of the required 1,500 hours of supervised internship experience.
Download Form 3 -
Register for NAPLEX and MPJE ▾Create an NABP e-Profile and register for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the New York Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE).
Register via NABP -
Register for Part III (Compounding) Exam ▾Apply for the New York state-specific practical compounding and pharmacy practice examination (Part III).
Exam Info -
Receive License and Register ▾Once all exams are passed and documents verified, you will be issued a license and a triennial registration certificate.
Verify License Status
Total Fee
$352
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 Preliminary Application ▾Submit a preliminary application for license transfer through the NABP e-Profile system.
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Submit NY Form 1 ▾Submit the New York Form 1 and the $339 fee to the Office of the Professions.
Access Form 1 -
Verify Practice Experience ▾Provide evidence of at least one year (2080 hours) of practice as a licensed pharmacist to waive the Part III Compounding exam.
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Pass NY MPJE ▾Register for and pass the New York Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE).
MPJE Registration
Total Fee
$150
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Compact
No
Board
New York Board of Pharmacy
Keeping Your License Active
New York Pharmacist licenses renew Every 2 years. Contact the New York Board of Pharmacy for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.
Renew on the board siteFees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application | $250 |
| Endorsement application | $250 |
| Fingerprint check | $102.00 |
| Temporary permit | See board |
| Renewal | 150.0 |
Slow Downs
Incomplete Education Verification
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Delays often occur when Form 2 is not sent directly from the school or is missing the official seal.
Part III Exam Scheduling
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The compounding exam is typically only offered twice a year; missing a registration deadline can delay licensure by six months.
Internship Hour Discrepancies
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Ensure Form 3 accurately reflects the 1,500 hours; hours worked before receiving an intern permit do not count.
Questions
How many CE hours are required for New York pharmacists?
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Pharmacists must complete 45 hours of continuing education every three years, including at least 23 live hours, 3 hours on medication errors, and 3 hours on compounding.
Does New York require a compounding exam for reciprocity?
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The Part III (Compounding) exam may be waived for endorsement applicants who have practiced as a licensed pharmacist for at least one year (2080 hours) following licensure in another state.
What is the total fee for initial pharmacist licensure in New York?
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The fee is $339, which covers both the initial licensure and the first three-year registration period.
Are fingerprints required for New York pharmacist licensing?
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No, the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions does not currently require fingerprints for pharmacist licensure.