Board Of Pharmacy

Due to COVID-19 and for the health and safety of both consumers and staff, walk-in services at the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offices may change at anytime.  Please check the Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL) main page at https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/ for the most current updated information.

Please observe proper safety protocols (e.g., face covering and physical distancing) when visiting.

Staff continue to telework and remain available during normal hours to meet the needs of the public over the phone (808-586-3000) and by email (reach the appropriate Board, Program, or Commission via https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/contact/). The public is strongly encouraged to continue calling in or utilizing the available online services. For a full listing of DCCA’s online services please go to https://cca.hawaii.gov/covid19.

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IMPORTANT – PLEASE READAPPLICANTS FOR A HAWAII PHARMACIST LICENSE/EXAM AND PHARMACY INTERNS MUST ALSO SUBMIT PROOF OF DATE OF BIRTH (DOB) WHEN FILING YOUR APPLICATION, i.e. government issued I.D., birth certificate, or signed statement indicating your name and DOB. WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pharmacy License Types
  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmacy
  • Pharmacy - Miscellaneous Permit
  • Wholesale Prescription Drug Distributor
Applicant and Licensee Information
Application and Licensing Information
How To
Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31 every odd-numbered year)
CONTINUING EDUCATION RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
  • All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every odd-numbered year.
On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023
Renew Online: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/
Renewals accepted: November 6, 2023 to December 31, 2023
Renewal Postcard Mailout: November 3, 2023
Renew By License Expiration Date: December 31, 2023

Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.

On-Time Cost to Renew
Pharmacist (PH) – active status - $190.00
Pharmacist (PH) – inactive status - $12.00
Pharmacy (PHY) - active status - $342.00
Pharmacy (PHY) - inactive status - $12.00
Pharmacy Misc. Permit (PMP) – active status - $342.00
Pharmacy Misc. Permit (PMP) – inactive status - $12.00
Wholesale Prescription Drug Distributor (PWD) - active status, $342.00
Wholesale Prescription Drug Distributor (PWD) - inactive status, $12.00
Restoration Information
(Restore within 3 years after license expiration)
Forfeited licenses may be restored within 3 years and subject to meeting restoration requirements.
(Must restore by hardcopy only)
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 3 years after the license expiration date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements.
Cost to Restore (late renewal)
Pharmacist (PH) – active status - $240.00
Pharmacist (PH) – inactive status - $62.00
Pharmacy (PHY) - active status - $392.00
Pharmacy (PHY) - inactive status - $62.00
Pharmacy Misc. Permit (PMP) – active status - $392.00
Pharmacy Misc. Permit (PMP) – inactive status - $62.00
Wholesale Prescription Drug Distributor (PWD) - active status, $392.00
Wholesale Prescription Drug Distributor (PWD) - inactive status, $62.00
Continuing Education Information
List of Pharmacists Randomly Selected for the Continuing Education Requirements for the 2021 Renewal Audit
PH License Audit List
List of Pharmacists Randomly Selected for the Continuing Education Requirement for the 2019 Renewal Audit
PH License Audit List (status as of 6-28-2020)
Controlled Substances
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