Pharmacist License Renewal in Virginia (2026)

Pharmacist license renewal in Virginia is handled by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Department of Health Professions), which requires Pharmacist (RPh)s to renew every 12 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Virginia Pharmacist renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Pharmacist licenses expire on December 31 and must be renewed annually before that date. A license renewed after expiration but within one year requires the renewal fee plus a late fee; a license lapsed more than one year requires reinstatement. New licensees issued after October 1 do not renew until December 31 of the following year.
CE hours required	15 hours
Renewal fee	$120.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	NABP e-profile number required at renewal; CPE tracked via NABP CPE Monitor
Governing body	Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Department of Health Professions)

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Continuing-education requirements for Pharmacists in Virginia

15 contact hours (1.5 CEUs) of approved continuing pharmacy education are required for each annual renewal. At least 3 of the 15 hours must be live or real-time interactive. Acceptable CE is ACPE-approved, certain Category 1 pharmacy-related CME, or Board-approved programs. Within the live portion, limited credit (max 1 hr each) is allowed for attending a board meeting/hearing or serving as a preceptor, and up to 2 hours for uncompensated volunteer pharmacy services to low-income patients (1 CE hr per 3 service hrs). Virginia does not mandate fixed subject topics (no specific law, opioid, controlled-substance, immunization, or patient-safety hour requirement), though the statute allows the Board to designate up to 2 hours of the annual requirement in a specific subject area. Excess hours cannot be carried over; pharmacists attest to compliance at renewal and must retain certificates for two years for possible audit.

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How to renew your Pharmacist license in Virginia

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Department of Health Professions) portal.
Complete the required 15 CE hours and confirm they appear in NABP e-profile number required at renewal; CPE tracked via NABP CPE Monitor.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Active renewal fee is $120/year; inactive license renewal is $60/year. Late fee of $40 applies within one year of expiration. Reinstatement is $275 (more than one year lapsed) or $650 after revocation/suspension; initial pharmacist licensure is $235. A license lapsed over five years requires 60 CE hours and passing a Board law exam plus recent practice/intern hours. Renewal requires an NABP e-profile number and a CE compliance attestation. Fee schedule and renewal rules are in regulation chapter 18VAC110-21 (sections -20 and -110); CE requirements in 18VAC110-21-120 and Code of Virginia 54.1-3314.1.

Pharmacist license renewal in Virginia: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Pharmacist license in Virginia?

Virginia Pharmacist licenses renew every 12 months. Pharmacist licenses expire on December 31 and must be renewed annually before that date. A license renewed after expiration but within one year requires the renewal fee plus a late fee; a license lapsed more than one year requires reinstatement. New licensees issued after October 1 do not renew until December 31 of the following year.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Pharmacist license in Virginia?

Approximately 15 continuing-education hours per cycle. 15 contact hours (1.5 CEUs) of approved continuing pharmacy education are required for each annual renewal. At least 3 of the 15 hours must be live or real-time interactive. Acceptable CE is ACPE-approved, certain Category 1 pharmacy-related CME, or Board-approved programs. Within the live portion, limited credit (max 1 hr each) is allowed for attending a board meeting/hearing or serving as a preceptor, and up to 2 hours for uncompensated volunteer pharmacy services to low-income patients (1 CE hr per 3 service hrs). Virginia does not mandate fixed subject topics (no specific law, opioid, controlled-substance, immunization, or patient-safety hour requirement), though the statute allows the Board to designate up to 2 hours of the annual requirement in a specific subject area. Excess hours cannot be carried over; pharmacists attest to compliance at renewal and must retain certificates for two years for possible audit. Confirm the current requirement with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Department of Health Professions).

Can I renew my Virginia Pharmacist license online?

Yes — Virginia offers online renewal through the Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Department of Health Professions). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Virginia Pharmacist license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $40 may apply. Contact the Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Department of Health Professions) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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