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Apply for a pharmacist license
Apply for a pharmacist license using the Professional Credential Services (PCS) web portal. This is not the application for pharmacy technicians or interns.
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Eligibility requirements
- Eligibility requirements for becoming a pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can be found in 247 CMR 3: Pharmacist Licensure Requirements (PDF).
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
- You must register or have an account with the NABP to schedule, take, or transfer your necessary exams.
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
You will need to pay a fee for your exam. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
You can pay with either a:
- Credit card
- Money order
- If you pay by money order, make it payable to “PCS” for the total amount of the examination(s) you are applying to take.
| 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
Once you have read the eligibility requirements, you can apply for your license online.
- Go to the PCS web portal.
- Click Applications.
- Click on how you wish to apply:
- By Exam
- By Reciprocity
- By Score Transfer
- By Reinstatement
- Follow the prompts.
- If you have not taken your exam(s) yet, you will need to.
- If you have not paid your fee(s) yet, you will need to.
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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 by PCS. The fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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