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Click on the appropriate tab to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Helpful Forms and Links, and Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Consultant Pharmacist.
Applying for a License
Requirements
General Requirements
To obtain a Consultant Pharmacist license in Florida, an individual must meet the following requirements pursuant to Section 465.0125, Florida Statutes, and Rule 64B16-26.300, Florida Administrative Code:
1. Florida Pharmacist License: An individual must currently hold a Florida pharmacist license that is active and in good standing.
2. Consultant Pharmacist Course: Applicants must have successfully completed a consultant pharmacist course that is no fewer than twenty (20) hours approved by the Florida Board of Pharmacy Tripartite Continuing Education Committee which is based on the Statement of the Competencies Required in Institutional Pharmacy Practice and subject matter set forth in Rule 64B16-26.301, F.A.C. The course shall be instructionally designed to include a cognitive test on which the applicant must score a passing grade for certification of successful completion of the course.
Helpful Forms & Links
- FormsNote: The Social Security Form is only required if you did not submit your Social Security Number with your original application.Links
Process
The following steps apply to individuals who currently possess a Florida pharmacist license that is active and in good standing and wish to work in the capacity of a consultant pharmacist in the State of Florida:
- Apply for CONSULTANT PHARMACIST licensure. Ensure that all fields are completed as instructed. An incomplete application shall expire after one (1) year. Applications submitted without fees will not be processed. Please make sure to include your Social Security Number (SSN) on your application. Your application will not be approved unless this information is included on your application. To apply, click here.
- Complete a 20-hour or more approved Consultant Pharmacist course. Please submit the certificate of completion for the course with your application. More information regarding approved courses can be found on the CE Broker website.
Please allow 30 days for initial review of new applications. All applications and document submissions are reviewed in the order they are received. After your application is reviewed, any deficiencies will be communicated to you in writing by our Board staff. To expedite processing, please submit all required supporting documentation with your application and the requisite fees. If you are having documentation submitted by another entity on your behalf, please verify the Board office’s mailing address to ensure delivery.
Department of Health
Board of Pharmacy
4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-04
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258
Once your application has been deemed complete, your consultant pharmacist license will be granted.
Fees
Checks or money orders should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health.
| Initial Licensure Fee | $50.00 |
| Unlicensed Activity Fee | $5.00 |
| TOTAL | $55.00 |
Statutes and Rules
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View
Florida Statutes
Chapter 465: Pharmacy
Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions
Chapter 120: Administrative Procedure Act
Chapter 499: Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act
Chapter 893: Drug Abuse Prevention and Control
Florida Administrative Code
Rules: Chapter 64B16: Board of Pharmacy
Processing Times
Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days. Below is the average number of days at which we are currently processing.
Apply Online / Return to Login
To apply online visit MQA Services Portal to create an account or return to your account by clicking the button below.
Helpful Forms & Links
- FormsNote: The Social Security Form is only required if you did not submit your Social Security Number with your original application.Links
Statutes & Rules
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View
Florida Statutes
Chapter 465: Pharmacy
Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions
Chapter 120: Administrative Procedure Act
Chapter 499: Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act
Chapter 893: Drug Abuse Prevention and Control
Florida Administrative Code
Rules: Chapter 64B16: Board of Pharmacy
Renewing Your License
Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for a Consultant Pharmacist
Requirements
Renewal Requirements
Current licenses will expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on December 31, 2026.
To ensure you receive your renewal notification from the department, your current mailing address must be on file. Failure to renew an active or inactive license by the expiration date will result in the license being placed in delinquent status. Failure by a delinquent licensee to become clear and active or clear and inactive before the expiration of the current licensure cycle renders the license null and void without any further action by the board or the department.
Licensees requesting to reactivate their license from inactive or retired status are required to pay additional fees and comply with specific continuing education requirements. Please contact the board office at info@floridaspharmacy.gov to request your reactivation requirements.
A licensee who remains on inactive status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who wishes to reactivate the license may be required to demonstrate the competency to resume active practice by sitting for a special purpose examination or by completing other reactivation requirements.
The department will renew your license upon receipt of:
- Completed renewal application
- Required fees
Military Exemption
To receive an exemption from the renewal requirements, please provide a copy of your orders which provides the beginning and end date of your current enlistment or a copy of your spouse’s orders. If you are a Commissioned Officer, you may provide a letter from your commanding officer that reflects the length of your contract with a beginning and end date to fulfill this requirement.
Process
Renewal Process
Renewal Instructions:
- Go to flhealthsource.gov and click the ”Renew A License” button.
- Enter your Personal Identifying Information (PII), then click the Login button.
- Confirm or update your MQA Services Account email address, then click the “Continue” button.
- You are now in the Dashboard. During renewals, a “Renew My License” option will populate no later than 90 days prior to your license expiration date. (Note: If you do not see the “Renew My License” option, please check back at a later time.)
*** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the ”Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your account.***
Additional Information:
- You may renew online if you have a credit or debit card to complete the transaction. Please note that you can now renew online, print a copy of your application summary and mail it with your cashier’s check or money order to:
Division of Medical Quality Assurance
P.O. Box 6320
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6320 - If you are renewing your license after the expiration date and your status still indicates Clear/Active or Clear/Inactive, you will be assessed a delinquency fee. The delinquency fee will be in addition to your renewal fees.
- If your license is Delinquent/Active or Delinquent/Inactive you may still renew prior to the renewal deadline. The following actions must be taken prior to renewing your license:
- Prior to renewing your license, you must report your continuing education (CE) hours to the Department of Health’s tracking system.
- To renew a delinquent license, you will need to report your CE hours for your current cycle, as well as your previous cycle.
- If you did not complete CE courses in your last renewal cycle, you may complete them now and report them to the CE tracking system.
- To report course completion, log onto your MQA Online Account. From your dashboard, go to “Additional Activities” and select Report CE/CME.
- If your license was Delinquent/Active or Delinquent/Inactive before the renewal deadline, it will be moved to Null and Void status after the renewal deadline. You should contact your board office for further instruction.
- The process of renewing a license and generating an electronic license on your MQA dashboard may take up to 48 business hours. Initiating contact to confirm the receipt of the fees or the status of your license prior to this time will not expedite the renewal process.
- A licensee who remains on inactive status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who wishes to reactivate the license may be required to demonstrate the competency to resume active practice by sitting for a special purpose examination or by completing other reactivation requirements.
- If you are reactivating your license, please refer to the laws and rules governing your practice for additional requirements.
- Note: Do not submit certificates of completion of continuing education hours to the Florida Board of Pharmacy. Please report continuing education credits to the Department of Health through our CE tracking system at www.cebroker.com.
Name Change
If you are renewing online and need to change your name, please follow these instructions prior to renewing your license:
Name changes require legal documentation showing the name change. Please log into your MQA Online Services Portal account to submit your request and enter your full name as it appears on your legal documentation. If you are submitting your request online, please attach/upload supporting documents, which must be one of the following:
- A copy of a state issued marriage license that includes the original signature and seal from the clerk of the court
- A divorce decree showing the name change
- A court order showing the name change (Adoption, legal name change, federal identity change)
- A copy of a certificate of naturalization or H1B Employment Visa (Note: Foreign applicants and/or licensees may not have state issued documents)
Any one of these will be accepted unless the department has a question about the authenticity of the document.
NOTE: Please allow 5-7 business days for your request to be processed. If you are requesting a name change outside of renewal and wish to receive a new license reflecting the name change, you must request a duplicate license.
Fees
Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health
If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be:
| Active Renewing Active | $105.00 |
| Active Requesting Inactive | $105.00 |
| Inactive Renewing Inactive | $105.00 |
| Inactive Requesting Active | $130.00 |
| Military Requesting Active | $105.00 |
| Active Requesting Retired | $55.00 |
| Inactive Requesting Retired | $55.00 |
If renewing AFTER your license expires, your fees will be:
| Active Renewing Active | $205.00 |
| Active Requesting Inactive | $230.00 |
| Inactive Renewing Inactive | $205.00 |
| Inactive Requesting Active | $255.00 |
| Military Requesting Active | $105.00 |
| Active Requesting Retired | $180.00 |
| Inactive Requesting Retired | $180.00 |
Licenses that expired December 31, 2022 will become Null & Void1 on January 1, 2025.
If renewing 120 day Notified Delinquent, your fees will be:
| Delinquent Active Renewing Active | $310.00 |
| Delinquent Active Requesting Inactive | $310.00 |
| Delinquent Inactive Renewing Inactive | $310.00 |
| Delinquent Inactive Requesting Active | $335.00 |
| Delinquent Active Requesting Retired | $260.00 |
| Delinquent Inactive Requesting Retired | $260.00 |
By submitting the appropriate renewal fees to the department, a licensee acknowledges compliance with all requirements for renewal, including continuing education.
1Null & Void -The licensed practitioner failed to renew their licensure status for two
Continuing Education
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
To locate board approved CE Courses for this profession, please click here
| REQUIRED SUBJECT AREA | REQUIRED NUMBER OF HOURS | IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
| General Hours | 24 | Must Be Pharmacy Board Approved |
First Biennium Renewal: If you are renewing your license for the first time AND your initial renewal occurs 12 months or more after initial licensure date you are required to complete 12 hours. If your initial renewal occurs less than 12 months from your initial licensure date you are not required to complete continuing education.
Board Rule Approved Providers
- Providers and courses approved by the Board of Pharmacy listed in CEBroker
Helpful Information
- Approved Consultant Pharmacist hours cannot be used towards your 30 hours of Pharmacist continuing education unless you are not using those hours for a Consultant pharmacist license renewal.
- Duplicate courses cannot be used towards the Consultant Pharmacist general CEU hours.
Statutes and Rules
Click on Chapter or Section Number to View
Florida Statute
Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions
Chapter 465: Pharmacy
Section 465.0125: Consultant pharmacist license; application, renewal, fees; responsibilities; rules.
Florida Administrative Code
Rule 64B16-26: Continuing Education Credits; Renewal
Rule 64B16-26.300: Consultant Pharmacist Licensure
Renew Online
To renew online visit the MQA Services Portal by clicking the button below.
