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July 21, 2025

Fingerprinting

Initiate New Screening https://flhealthsource.gov/background-screening/ Fingerprint Retention  https://flhealthsource.gov/background-screening/bgs-renewalreqs/
May 8, 2025

Welcome our New Employee

ELI (Enforcement – Licensure – Information) is MQA’s new artificial intelligence system that will be transforming the customer service MQA provides by enabling the workforce to […]
April 17, 2025

Process for Sterile Compounding Permit

For New Establishments Only This application must be submitted in addition to the application for primary pharmacy licensure. Applicants must complete and submit answers to the […]
April 17, 2025

Special Pharmacy Permit

Click on the appropriate tab to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Special Pharmacy Permit.
April 17, 2025

Nuclear Permit Process

Once the application is deemed complete, the board staff authorizes an inspection. Upon completion of the inspection, the inspector notifies the board office as to whether […]
April 17, 2025

Nuclear Pharmacy Permit

Click on the appropriate tab to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Nuclear Pharmacy Permit.
April 17, 2025

Non-Resident Permit Process

Within 7-14 days of receipt of your application and fees, the board office will notify you of the receipt of your application, any required documents, and […]
April 17, 2025

Background Screening

Failure to submit fingerprints will delay your application. All owners, officers and prescription department managers are required to submit a set of fingerprints unless the corporation […]
April 17, 2025

Internet Permit Process

Once the application is deemed complete, the board staff authorizes an inspection. Upon completion of the inspection, the inspector notifies the board office as to whether […]
April 17, 2025

Internet Pharmacy Permit

Click on the appropriate tab to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Internet Pharmacy Permit.
April 17, 2025

Institutional Permit Process

Once the application is deemed complete, the board staff authorizes an inspection. Upon completion of the inspection, the inspector notifies the board office as to whether […]
April 17, 2025

General Requirements

Section 465.1861, Florida Statutes, provides that a pharmacist who orders and dispenses HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis treatment must meet the following requirements. Collaborative Practice Information: Section 465.1861(4), […]
April 17, 2025

Applying for a License

Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Helpful Forms and Links, and Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Pharmacist-Application for HIV Postexposure […]
April 17, 2025

Licensing Process

The following steps apply to individuals who possess a Florida Pharmacist license that is active and in good standing and wish to obtain the Test and […]
April 17, 2025

Licensing Process

Immunization Administration Certification – Pharmacists The following steps apply to individuals who possess a Florida Pharmacist license that is active and in good standing and wish […]
April 17, 2025

General Licensing Requirements

The requirements are as follows and can be found in Section 465.189, Florida Statute. Requirements for Pharmacist Immunization Administration Certification. To become certified to administer immunizations […]
April 17, 2025

Process for Employer-Based Programs

The following steps apply to entities that would like to offer a Florida Board of Pharmacy approved pharmacy technician training program: Please allow 30 days for […]
April 17, 2025

Licensing Fees

Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health. Application Fee (non-refundable) $50.00 Licensure Fee $50.00 Unlicensed Activity Fee $5.00 […]
April 17, 2025

Licensing Process

The following steps apply to individuals who have completed a Board of Pharmacy approved pharmacy technician training program: Please allow 30 days for initial review of […]
April 17, 2025

General Licensing Requirements

To obtain a Registered Pharmacy Technician license in Florida, an individual must meet the following requirements pursuant to Section 465.014, Florida Statutes: The following entities offer […]
April 17, 2025

Process for Non-U.S. Graduates

The following steps apply to individuals who have graduated from a 4-year undergraduate pharmacy program of a school or college of pharmacy located outside the United […]
April 17, 2025

Process for ACPE Accredited Grads

The following steps apply to individuals who have not yet graduated from a program at an accredited school or college of pharmacy, or have graduated from […]
April 17, 2025

Licensing Process

This application must be submitted in addition to the application for primary pharmacy licensure. Applicants will be notified within 7 to 14 days of the receipt […]
April 17, 2025

Renew Online

To renew online visit the MQA Services Portal by clicking the button below.
April 17, 2025

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.  
April 16, 2025

Process for Special Pharmacy Permit

Once the application is deemed complete, the board staff authorizes an inspection. Upon completion of the inspection, the inspector notifies the board office as to whether […]
April 16, 2025

Process for Community Pharmacy Permit

Once the application is deemed complete, the board staff authorizes an inspection. Upon completion of the inspection, the inspector notifies the board office as to whether […]
April 16, 2025

Community Pharmacy Permit

Click on the appropriate tab to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Community Pharmacy Permit.
April 16, 2025

Sterile Compounding Permit Fee

For New Establishments New establishments are required to submit $255.00 with the application for the primary pharmacy permit and $255.00 with the application for the Special […]
April 16, 2025

Non-Resident Sterile Compounding Application Fee

All applicants are required to submit $255.00 with the application for the permit and $255.00 with the application for the Nonresident Special Sterile Compounding Permit. Certified check or money order […]
April 16, 2025

Licensing Fees (255)

Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health Application and Licensure Fee is $255.00 Fee includes non-refundable $250.00 application fee […]
April 16, 2025

Community Pharmacy Permit Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General ProvisionsChapter 465: PharmacySection 465.018: Community Pharmacies;permits Florida Administrative Code Rules: […]
April 16, 2025

Internet Pharmacy Permit Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General ProvisionsChapter 465: PharmacySection 465.0197: Internet pharmacy permits.Section 465.022: Pharmacies; […]
April 16, 2025

Non-Resident Pharmacy Permit

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General ProvisionsChapter 465: PharmacySection 465.0156: Registration of nonresident pharmacies. Florida […]
April 16, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General ProvisionsChapter 465: Pharmacy Florida Administrative Code Rule: 64B16-32: Nonresident Pharmacies
April 16, 2025

Nuclear Pharmacy Permit Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General ProvisionsChapter 465: PharmacySection 465.0193: Nuclear pharmacy permits.Section 465.022: Pharmacies; […]
April 16, 2025

Special Pharmacy Permit Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General ProvisionsChapter 465: PharmacySection 465.0196: Special pharmacy permits.Section 465.022: Pharmacies; […]
April 16, 2025

Licensing Process

The following steps apply to individuals who possess a Florida Pharmacist license that is active and in good standing and wish to obtain the Collaborative Practice […]
April 16, 2025

General Licensing Requirements

Section 465.1865, Florida Statutes, provides that a pharmacist wishing to practice under a collaborative practice agreement must meet the following requirements: A pharmacist acting under a […]
April 16, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 465: PharmacyChapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General ProvisionsChapter 120: Administrative Procedure ActChapter 499: Florida Drug and Cosmetic […]
April 16, 2025

Licensing Fees for Pharmacist

Checks or money orders should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health. Application Fee $100.00 (non-refundable) Initial Licensure Fee $190.00 Unlicensed Activity Fee $5.00 […]
April 16, 2025

Process for Non U.S. Graduates

The following steps apply to individuals who have less than 2 years of active practice experience, may have not yet taken the NAPLEX examination, and are […]
April 16, 2025

Licensing Fees (55)

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
April 16, 2025

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 […]
April 16, 2025

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 […]
April 15, 2025

Processing Times

Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days.  Below is the average number of days for initial review by license type. […]
April 15, 2025

Process

Registered Pharmacy Technician Training Programs are not required to renew.
April 15, 2025

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 18 […]
April 15, 2025

Process

Renewal Instructions: *** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the ”Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your […]
April 15, 2025

General 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 […]
April 15, 2025

Continuing Education

Pharmacists who hold the test and treat certification must complete a 3-hour course approved by the board. This requirement is in addition to the Continuing Education […]
April 15, 2025

Process

Renewal Instructions: *** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your […]
April 15, 2025

General Requirements

Current licenses will expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on September 30, 2023. The Test and Treat Certification is automatically renewed with your Pharmacist License Renewal.  If you […]
April 14, 2025

Renewal Statutes & Rules for Permits

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statute Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General ProvisionsChapter 465: PharmacySection 465.008: Renewal of LicenseSection 465.022: Pharmacys: […]
April 14, 2025

Renewal Fees for Pharmacy Permit

Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health Renewing DURING the Renewal Period Renewal Fee $255.00 Renewing AFTER the […]
April 14, 2025

Name Change

The permit name will be changed upon notification to the department on this form:  https://floridaspharmacy.gov/Forms/form-pharmacy-permit-name-change.pdf.
April 14, 2025

General Requirements

Current licenses expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on February 28, 2025 License that expire on February 28, 2025 become null and void on September 1, 2025 Failure […]
April 14, 2025

Process

Renewal Instructions:Please select the answer below that best applies to you for further instructions. Have you registered for an account and linked your license in the […]
April 14, 2025

Continuing Education

Pharmacists who hold the collaborative practice certification must complete an 8-hour course approved by the board. This requirement is in addition to the Continuing Education requirements […]
April 14, 2025

Process

Renewal Instructions: *** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your […]
April 14, 2025

General Requirements

Current licenses will expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on September 30, 2023. The Collaborative Practice Certification is automatically renewed with your Pharmacist License Renewal.  If you have […]
April 11, 2025

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 26 […]
April 11, 2025

Process

Renewal Instructions: *** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your […]
April 11, 2025

Renewal Process

Complete your renewal application. This renewal application must be submitted via US Mail. Additional Information: Board of Pharmacy4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-04Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258
April 11, 2025

General Requirements

Current licenses expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on  February 28, 2027. Failure to renew an active license by the expiration date will result in the license being […]
April 11, 2025

Basic Renewal Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statutes Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General ProvisionsChapter 465: PharmacySection 465.009: Continuing professional pharmaceutical education. Florida […]
April 11, 2025

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 […]
April 11, 2025

Renewal Fees for Nuclear Pharmacist

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 […]
April 11, 2025

Name Change

If you are renewing online and need to change your name, please follow these instructions prior to renewing your liIf you are renewing online and need […]
April 11, 2025

Renewal Process

Renewal Instructions: *** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the ”Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your […]
April 11, 2025

General Requirements

To obtain a Nuclear Pharmacist license in Florida, an individual must meet the following requirements pursuant to Section 465.0126, Florida Statutes, and Rule 64B16-26.303, Florida Administrative […]
April 11, 2025

General Renewal Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statute Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General ProvisionsChapter 465: PharmacySection 465.009: Continuing professional pharmaceutical education.Section 465.1895: […]
April 11, 2025

Continuing Education

Continuing Education for Pharmacists Certified to Immunize Pharmacists certified to immunize must complete a 3-hour course approved by a statewide association of physicians in the state. […]
April 11, 2025

Licensing Fees Immunization Cert

Checks or money orders should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health. Immunization Administration Certification Application Fee $55.00 Please note that there is no […]
April 11, 2025

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 […]
April 11, 2025

Process

Renewal Instructions: *** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your […]
April 11, 2025

General Requirements

Requirements for Pharmacist Immunization Administration Certification Renewal Current licenses will expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on September 30, 2025. The Immunization Administration Certification is automatically renewed with […]
April 11, 2025

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 […]
April 11, 2025

Renewal Fees for Consultant Pharmacist

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 […]
April 11, 2025

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 […]
April 11, 2025

Renewal Process

Renewal Instructions: *** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the ”Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your […]
April 11, 2025

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 […]
April 11, 2025

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 […]
April 2, 2025

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are vital to the Florida Department of Health’s mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through community efforts.
March 27, 2025

Applicants with Criminal History

Applicants with prior criminal convictions are required to submit the following: Final Dispositions/Arrest Records – Final disposition records for offenses can be obtained at the clerk of […]
March 27, 2025

Applicants with Discipline History

Applicants with prior disciplinary actions are required to submit the following: Board Actions – Certified copies of document(s), i.e. Final Order and Administrative Complaint, relative to any […]
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