Vermont Pharmacist License
Vermont 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 Pharmacy School Transcripts — Must be sent directly from an ACPE-accredited institution to the Board.
- Report of Internship Hours Form — Documentation of 1,740 total hours, including 500 non-school related hours. Download Form
- FPGEC Certificate — Required only for graduates of foreign pharmacy schools.
- Verification of Licensure — Required if you hold or have held a license in another jurisdiction. Verification Form
How to Apply
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Create an OPR Online Account ▾Register for an account on the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) Online Services Platform. This is required for all applications and renewals.
Access Online Services -
Submit Application and Pay Fee ▾Complete the online pharmacist application and pay the non-refundable $155 application fee via the portal.
Apply Online -
Request Official Transcripts ▾Have your ACPE-accredited pharmacy school send official transcripts directly to the Board via email (SOS.OPRLicensing2@vermont.gov) or postal mail.
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Submit Internship Hours ▾Provide evidence of 1,740 total hours of practical experience. At least 500 hours must be non-school related internship experience.
Internship Forms -
Register for NAPLEX and MPJE ▾Register for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) through the NABP website.
NABP Exam Registration -
Pass Examinations ▾Once the Board determines eligibility, you will receive an Authorization to Test (ATT). You must pass both exams to be eligible for licensure.
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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Determine Eligibility ▾Check if you qualify for 'Fast Track Endorsement' (licensed 3+ years in good standing) or standard reciprocity.
Fast Track Info -
NABP Preliminary Application ▾For standard reciprocity, you must first complete the Electronic Licensure Transfer Program (eLTP) application through NABP.
NABP Licensure Transfer -
Vermont OPR Application ▾Submit the Vermont-specific endorsement application through the OPR Online Services portal.
Start Endorsement Application -
Pass the Vermont MPJE ▾Standard endorsement applicants must pass the Vermont MPJE. Fast Track applicants may have this requirement waived.
Total Fee
$150
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Compact
No
Board
Vermont Board of Pharmacy
Keeping Your License Active
Vermont Pharmacist licenses renew Every 2 years. Contact the Vermont Board of Pharmacy for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.
Renew on the 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
Missing Transcripts
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Applications cannot be processed until official transcripts are received directly from the educational institution.
Incomplete Internship Documentation
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Failure to provide proof of the required 500 non-school related hours is a frequent cause of delay.
NABP Score Transfer Lag
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Delays in NABP transferring exam scores or preliminary application data to the Vermont Board.
Questions
What are the Continuing Education (CE) requirements for renewal?
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Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of CE every two years. At least 10 hours must be 'live' (synchronous). If DEA-registered, 2 hours must be on controlled substances. If immunization-certified, 2 hours must be on immunizations.
When does my Vermont pharmacist license expire?
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All pharmacist licenses expire on July 31 of odd-numbered years.
What is the fee for initial licensure and renewal?
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The initial application fee is $155. The biennial renewal fee is $145.
Does Vermont offer a 'Fast Track' for endorsement?
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Yes, pharmacists licensed in good standing in another state for at least 3 years may qualify for an expedited endorsement process.