{"application_form_url":"https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCP/Drug_Control/Pharmacy/Pharmacist-License-by-Examination-Application.pdf","application_portal_url":"https://elicense.ct.gov","board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy","board_parent_org":"Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH)","board_phone":"(860) 713-6070","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":"https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Drug-Control-Division/Commission-of-Pharmacy/The-Commission-of-Pharmacy","board_url":"https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Drug-Control-Division/Commission-of-Pharmacy/The-Commission-of-Pharmacy","canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/connecticut-pharmacist","ce_requirements_url":"https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Drug-Control-Division/Commission-of-Pharmacy/The-Commission-of-Pharmacy","common_delays":[{"description":"Delays occur when the School of Pharmacy or out-of-state board fails to send the 1,500-hour verification directly to the Commission.","title":"Missing Intern Hour Verification"},{"description":"Applications are often held if the required passport photo is not signed on the back by the applicant.","title":"Unsigned Photograph"},{"description":"Waiting to apply for the state license until after registering for exams (or vice versa) can delay the issuance of the Authorization to Test (ATT).","title":"Sequential Application Filing"},{"description":"For reciprocity, failing to complete the NABP eLTP process before submitting the state application prevents the Commission from reviewing the file.","title":"Incomplete NABP Transfer"}],"compact_member":false,"compact_name":"N/A","compact_privilege_fee":"N/A","created_at":"2026-04-09T17:05:31.878763+00:00","credential_type":"RPh, PharmD","description":"Apply for a Connecticut Pharmacist license. 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At least 5 hours must be from live presentations, and at least 1 hour must be in pharmacy or drug law.","question":"How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for renewal?"},{"answer":"The application remains valid for one year from the date it is received by the Department of Consumer Protection.","question":"How long is my pharmacist application valid?"},{"answer":"Yes, reciprocity applicants may apply for a temporary permit that is valid for 180 days or until the permanent license is issued, provided they work under a CT-licensed pharmacist.","question":"Can I get a temporary permit to practice while my reciprocity application is pending?"},{"answer":"Yes, pharmacists who immunize must complete at least 1 CE hour each year specifically related to vaccinations.","question":"Are there additional CE requirements for immunizers?"},{"answer":"Pharmacist licenses expire annually on January 31st.","question":"When do Connecticut pharmacist licenses expire?"}],"fee_payment_url":"https://elicense.ct.gov","fingerprint_delay_weeks":"2-4","fingerprint_fee":"$35-$50 (varies by state)","fingerprint_method_in_state":"LiveScan (IdentoGO)","fingerprint_method_out_of_state":"IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan (adds ~$39.95 fee) OR FD-258 hard card via mail (tip: moisturize hands for days prior to reduce smudge rejects)","fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":null,"fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","fingerprint_vendor_url":null,"initial_fee_amount":250.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$250 application/license fee","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"2 Years","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/connecticut-pharmacist.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Pharmacist","provisional_info":"Some states offer an intern or provisional license for graduates actively accumulating required hours or waiting to take the NAPLEX.","reciprocity_info":"Pharmacists licensed in another state can often apply via license transfer (reciprocity) through the NABP, though most states still require passing their specific MPJE.","renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":150.0,"renewal_portal_url":"https://elicense.ct.gov","required_documents":[{"description":"Official state application form for licensure by examination.","name":"Pharmacist License Application","url":"https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCP/Drug_Control/Pharmacy/Pharmacist-License-by-Examination-Application.pdf","url_label":"Download Application"},{"description":"A 2x2 color photo taken within the last 6 months, signed on the back.","name":"Passport-Style Photograph","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official document confirming 1,500 hours of practical pharmacy experience.","name":"Verification of Intern Hours","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Verification of graduation from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy (Section VIII of the paper application).","name":"Final Pharmacy School Transcript","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"connecticut-pharmacist","state_name":"Connecticut","state_slug":"connecticut","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Create an e-Profile on the NABP website and register for the NAPLEX and MPJE (Connecticut version).","title":"Register with NABP","url":"https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/examinations/","url_label":"Register for Exams"},{"description":"Complete the Pharmacist License by Examination application via the Connecticut eLicense portal or by mailing the paper form. 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This must be uploaded or mailed with your application.","title":"Submit Required Photo","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Request your School of Pharmacy or the State Board where you obtained your hours to send verification of at least 1,500 intern hours directly to the Commission.","title":"Verify Intern Hours","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once the DCP reviews your application and NABP confirms eligibility, you will receive an ATT via email from Pearson VUE to schedule your exams.","title":"Receive Authorization to Test (ATT)","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Achieve a passing score of at least 75 on both the NAPLEX and the Connecticut MPJE.","title":"Pass Examinations","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"After passing scores are received, the license is typically issued within 7-15 business days and sent via email.","title":"License Issuance","url":"https://elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx","url_label":"Check License Status"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-05-03T10:02:09.192464+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx"}