Pharmacist

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July 1, 2025

License by MOBILE Endorsement

Click on the appropriate tab to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Helpful Forms and Links, and Statutes and Administrative Rules for a Pharmacist and Registered Pharmacy Technician […]
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

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 15, 2025

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.
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

Renewal Fees for Pharmacist

All pharmacists with a 50-year qualification who have held an active Florida pharmacist license are fee exempt. Pharmacists with this distinction are still required to meet […]
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

Current licenses will expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on September 30, 2025. All pharmacists with a 50-year qualification who have held an active Florida pharmacist license are […]
April 11, 2025

Renewing Your License

Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Renewal Requirements, Process, Fees and Continuing Education (CE) for a Pharmacist
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

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

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 […]
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 […]