Pharmacy Licensure in Missouri
Complete guide to becoming a licensed pharmacist in Missouri in 2026. Everything below is anchored to the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. Always confirm application specifics against the board's own site before submitting.
Missouri's pharmacy market spans large academic-medical systems in St. Louis and Kansas City alongside a well-developed rural and community pharmacy base.
Missouri pharmacy license — at a glance
Board-issued requirements, refreshed against the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. Fees marked “Contact board” indicate values that change frequently — always confirm at https://pr.mo.gov/pharmacists.asp.
- MPJE required
- Yes — MPJE
- Intern hours
- 1500 hours
- Continuing education
- 30 hours per 2 years
- License renewal cycle
- 2 years
- License transfer / reciprocity
- Available via NABP ELTP
- Application fee
- Contact board — see boardUrl
- State Board of Pharmacy
- Missouri Board of Pharmacy
Steps to pharmacy licensure in Missouri
A typical PharmD graduate in Missouri moves through the following milestones on the path to full licensure.
Graduate from an ACPE-accredited PharmD program
The Missouri Board of Pharmacy requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), or documented Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) certification for internationally trained candidates.
Register for the NAPLEX with NABP
Register for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) through your NABP e-Profile. Your Missouri candidacy is transmitted electronically to the Missouri Board of Pharmacy after the board approves your license application.
Pass the MPJE (Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination)
Missouri uses the MPJE to test state-specific pharmacy law alongside federal drug law. Prepare using Missouri-specific practice materials — general MPJE prep is not enough because roughly a quarter of the exam is jurisdiction-specific.
Complete 1500 intern hours
Complete supervised pharmacy intern hours as required by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. Introductory (IPPE) and advanced (APPE) rotations completed as part of your PharmD curriculum typically count toward this requirement — confirm the board's current attestation process at https://pr.mo.gov/pharmacists.asp.
Submit your application to the Missouri Board of Pharmacy
Submit your license application, background check, transcripts, intern-hour attestations, and application fee to the board. Application fees, forms, and processing timelines are published at https://pr.mo.gov/pharmacists.asp.
Maintain 30 CE hours per 2 years
Once licensed, you must complete 30 hours of ACPE-accredited continuing education per 2 years, including any board-required categories (e.g., patient safety, immunization, controlled substances).
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Missouri pharmacy licensing FAQ
- How long does it take to get licensed as a pharmacist in Missouri?
- Most candidates in Missouri complete NAPLEX registration, the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE), application review, and their 1500 required intern hours across roughly 3 to 6 months after graduating from an ACPE-accredited PharmD program. Exact timing depends on the Missouri Board of Pharmacy's current processing queue — check https://pr.mo.gov/pharmacists.asp for real-time application status.
- Does Missouri accept license transfer or NAPLEX score transfer from another state?
- Yes. Missouri participates in the NABP Electronic Licensure Transfer Program (ELTP), so pharmacists already licensed in another US jurisdiction can transfer their license to Missouri. You will still need to pass the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) and meet all state-specific requirements confirmed at https://pr.mo.gov/pharmacists.asp.
- What continuing education (CE) does Missouri require pharmacists to complete?
- Missouri pharmacists must complete 30 hours of ACPE-accredited CE per 2 years. Specific category requirements (e.g., patient safety, immunizations, opioid prescribing) are set by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy — see https://pr.mo.gov/pharmacists.asp for the current CE breakdown.
- Is the MPJE required for licensure in Missouri?
- Yes. Missouri requires candidates to pass the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE), which tests state-specific pharmacy law in addition to federal drug law.
- Where do I apply for a Missouri pharmacist license?
- Applications are submitted directly to the Missouri Board of Pharmacy through their official portal at https://pr.mo.gov/pharmacists.asp. The board publishes current application fees, required documents, background-check instructions, and intern-hour attestation forms on that site.