Pharmacist / Connecticut
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Connecticut Pharmacist License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Dispenses medications and counsels patients. Requires PharmD degree.

What the Connecticut data shows for Pharmacists

To practice as a pharmacist in Connecticut, the state licensing board requires 5,014 documented education or training hours, a passing score on NAPLEX and MPJE. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Connecticut's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)".

Upfront cost is $269, with renewal running $235 on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 30 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

For pharmacists, the reciprocity picture is: NAPLEX results recognized nationwide — state law exam differs.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
30/100
Pharmacist · Connecticut

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
5,014 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$269
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$118/yr
$235 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Connecticut

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
5,014 hours
Exam Requirement
NAPLEX and MPJE
Required
Initial License Fee
$269
Renewal Fee
$235
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Connecticut licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Pharmacist in Connecticut? ▼
In Connecticut, the license path calls for 5014 education/training hours, a passing score on NAPLEX and MPJE, and a $269 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Pharmacist in Connecticut? ▼
Certification as a pharmacist in Connecticut means clearing the state's checklist: 5014 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Connecticut licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Pharmacist license to Connecticut from another state? ▼
Pharmacist licenses generally reciprocate as follows: NAPLEX results recognized nationwide — state law exam differs. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Connecticut licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Connecticut require a background check for Pharmacist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the pharmacist licensing process in Connecticut. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Pharmacist in Connecticut? ▼
Licensed pharmacists in Connecticut must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $235.

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What to do with this pharmacist license

Pharmacist in Connecticut, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a pharmacist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Connecticut's pharmacist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Pharmacist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state pharmacist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Connecticut's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Connecticut overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Connecticut licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.