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    Pharmacy Board Renewal Information

    Find what you need to renew your Pharmacy Board license, including deadlines, requirements, and steps to stay active.

    All pharmacist licenses and authorizations to administer injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations expire on the same date – September 30 of even-numbered years.

    • Confirm that your e-mail address and mailing address are correct in your PALS account (www.pals.pa.gov).
    • Renewal information will be provided approximately 45-60 days prior to the license expiration date.
    • Late renewals are not permitted. A reactivation application is required after the license/authorization expiration date.

    2024 Pharmacist Renewal Guide (PDF)

    All pharmacy permits and nonresident pharmacy registrations expire on the same date – August 31 of odd-numbered years.

    • Confirm that the pharmacy’s PALS account (www.pals.pa.gov) contains a valid e-mail address.
    • Renewal information will be provided approximately 45-60 days prior to the license expiration date.
    • Late renewals are not permitted. A reactivation application is required after the permit/registration expiration date.

     

    Pharmacy intern registrations are valid for six years from the date of issuance and cannot be renewed.