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New Hampshire Pharmacist License

New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy

Total Fee
$250
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
IdentoGO (IDEMIA)
Temp License
Not available
See board

What You'll Need

  • Universal Application for Initial License — The standard application form for all new licenses in New Hampshire.
  • Pharmacist Application Supplemental Form — A required additional form that must be uploaded to the online application portal.
  • Official Pharmacy School Transcripts — Must be sent directly from the educational institution to the Board.
  • Criminal History Record Check Results — Results from the state and FBI background check based on fingerprinting.
  • Passport-Style Photograph — A recent, full-face photograph of the applicant.
  • Proof of Identity — A copy of a birth certificate or valid passport showing date of birth.

How to Apply

  1. Register for Examinations ▾
    Register for the NAPLEX and MPJE through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) and select New Hampshire as your primary jurisdiction.
    Register with NABP
  2. Submit Initial Application ▾
    Create an account and submit your initial pharmacist application through the New Hampshire Online Licensing portal. You must upload a specific supplemental form during this process.
  3. Complete Criminal Background Check ▾
    Follow the OPLC instructions to complete a state and FBI criminal history record check, which includes submitting fingerprints.
  4. Submit Official Transcripts ▾
    Request your ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy to send official transcripts directly to the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy.
  5. Pass NAPLEX and MPJE ▾
    Once the Board grants eligibility, schedule and pass both the NAPLEX and the New Hampshire MPJE through Pearson VUE.
  6. License Issuance ▾
    After all requirements are met and exam scores are received, the Board will issue your pharmacist license via email.
Total Fee
$250
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available

Transfer License

Requirements ▾
Pharmacists licensed in another state can often apply via license transfer (reciprocity) through the NABP, though most states still require passing their specific MPJE.
Apply to transfer

Steps

  1. NABP Licensure Transfer (eLTP) ▾
    Initiate the Electronic Licensure Transfer Program (eLTP) through NABP to verify your current license in good standing.
    Start NABP Transfer
  2. Submit NH Reciprocity Application ▾
    Complete the New Hampshire Universal Application for licensure by endorsement and pay the reciprocity fee.
  3. Background Check and Fingerprints ▾
    Complete the mandatory criminal background check process as required for all health-related professions in NH.
  4. Pass NH MPJE ▾
    Applicants for licensure by endorsement must still pass the New Hampshire Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination.
    MPJE Info
Total Fee
$150
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Compact
No
Board
New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy

Keeping Your License Active

New Hampshire Pharmacist licenses renew Every 2 years. Contact the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.

Fees

ItemAmount
Application$250
Endorsement application$250
Fingerprint check$35-$50 (varies by state)
Temporary permitSee board
Renewal150.0

Slow Downs

Background Check Processing ▾
FBI and state background checks can take several weeks. Start this process as soon as you apply to avoid delays.
Missing Transcripts ▾
Applications are not reviewed until official transcripts are received directly from the pharmacy school.
Incomplete Supplemental Forms ▾
Failure to upload the required supplemental form to the online portal will stall the application review.
High Application Volume ▾
The Board typically requires 10-14 business days to process applications after all materials are received.

Questions

What are the continuing education (CE) requirements for New Hampshire pharmacists? ▾
Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of CE every two years. At least 10 of these hours must be earned in a live setting.
When does my New Hampshire pharmacist license expire? ▾
Licenses are renewed biennially by December 31st of even-numbered years. New licenses issued after July 2023 may expire two years from the date of issuance.
What are the fees for pharmacist licensure in New Hampshire? ▾
The initial application fee is approximately $55 (including a mandatory PHP fee). Reciprocity/endorsement fees are $265, and biennial renewal is $250 ($270 for immunizing pharmacists).
Does New Hampshire require a jurisprudence exam for reciprocity? ▾
Yes, all applicants for licensure by reciprocity/endorsement must pass the New Hampshire MPJE.
How do I verify a New Hampshire pharmacist license? ▾
Verification can be performed online through the OPLC License Lookup tool or via VeriDoc for official state-to-state verification.

Board Info

New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy
Phone(603) 271-2152
Sources
Last verified 2026-02-25