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Professional Credential Services (PCS)
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Board of Registration in Pharmacy
The Details of Apply for a pharmacist license
What you need for Apply for a pharmacist license
- Submitted NABP application at https://nabp.pharmacy
- Completed Massachusetts licensure application, including notarized signature
- Copy of birth certificate, valid passport, or driver’s license
- 2”x 2” passport-sized photograph
- Verification of Graduation form (first-time pharmacist applicants only)
- Official report of NAPLEX score sent directly from NABP (Score Transfer applicants only)
Foreign Pharmacists
- If you were educated outside the U.S., you must obtain FPGEC Certification.
Exams
You must complete the following exams:
- NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination)
- MPJE (Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination)
Approved applicants must contact Pearson VUE to:
- Schedule the exam date.
- Choose an exam location.
Fees for Apply for a pharmacist license
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| First-time applicants for both NAPLEX and MPJE | $421 | each |
| Reciprocity applicants (MPJE only) | $525 | each |
| Score Transfer applicants | $375 | each |
| Reexamination applicants for both NAPLEX and MPJE | $121 | each |
| Reexamination applicants for NAPLEX only | $121 | each |
| Reexamination applicants for MPJE | $75 | each |
| Reinstatement/Board Consent applicants | $75 | each |
| Handling charge for returned checks | $23 | each |
How to apply Apply for a pharmacist license
Go to the Health Professions Licensing Portal and create an account, or log into your existing account. If this is your first time using this new portal, please visit Health Professions Licensing System User Guide.
More info for Apply for a pharmacist license
How many intern hours are required for licensure in the state of Massachusetts?
A minimum of 1500 hours.
Do my application and fees expire?
Yes, the application is void if requirements are not met within one year from date of receipt. The fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108
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(617) 973-0980