{"application_form_url":"https://health.maryland.gov/pharmacy/Pages/pharmacistforms.aspx","application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":"https://health.maryland.gov/pharmacy/Pages/contact-us.aspx","board_email":"See board website","board_fax":"N/A (contact by phone)","board_mailing_address":"See board website","board_name":"Maryland Board of Pharmacy","board_parent_org":"Maryland Department of Health (MDH)","board_phone":"(410) 764-4755","board_physical_address":"See board website","board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/maryland-pharmacist","ce_requirements_url":"https://health.maryland.gov/pharmacy/Pages/pharmacists.aspx","common_delays":[{"description":"The Board strictly rejects outdated versions of application forms. Always download the most recent PDF from the official website before mailing.","title":"Outdated Application Forms"},{"description":"Maryland only accepts background checks from the CJIS Central Repository. 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This must include 1 hour on medication errors and at least 2 hours of live instruction. If certified to vaccinate, 4 hours must be related to vaccinations.","question":"What are the Continuing Education (CE) requirements for renewal?"},{"answer":"Yes, all healthcare practitioners must complete a one-time approved implicit bias training program for their first renewal after April 1, 2022.","question":"Is implicit bias training required?"},{"answer":"Licenses expire biennially on the last day of the pharmacist's birth month.","question":"When does my Maryland pharmacist license expire?"},{"answer":"Applicants must complete 1,560 hours of pharmacy experience, which can be satisfied by 1,000 hours of college-supervised experiential rotations.","question":"How many internship hours are required for licensure?"},{"answer":"No, initial and reciprocity applications must be mailed with a check or money order. 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Mail the paper application with the $150 fee to the Board's Lock Box address.","title":"Submit Initial Application","url":"https://health.maryland.gov/pharmacy/Pages/pharmacistforms.aspx","url_label":"Download Initial Application"},{"description":"Obtain a state and federal criminal history records check through the Maryland Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). Use Authorization Number 0600062013.","title":"Complete Criminal Background Check","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Create an e-Profile with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) and register for the NAPLEX and MPJE exams.","title":"Register for Exams with NABP","url":"https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/examinations/","url_label":"Register for Exams"},{"description":"Once the Board verifies your eligibility, NABP will issue an ATT via email. Use this to schedule your exam dates through Pearson VUE.","title":"Receive Authorization to Test (ATT)","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Successfully pass both the NAPLEX and the Maryland MPJE with a score of 75 or higher. Scores are valid for one year.","title":"Pass Required Examinations","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"After passing exams and meeting all requirements, the Board will issue your license. You can verify your status online before the physical card arrives.","title":"Final Licensure","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-12T09:07:28.892037+00:00","verify_license_url":null}