Pharmacist / Delaware
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Delaware Pharmacist License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Dispenses medications and counsels patients. Requires PharmD degree.

What the Delaware data shows for Pharmacists

Delaware's path to pharmacist licensure runs through 4,831 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on NAPLEX and MPJE, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Delaware folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)".

Budget $239 to get started, plus $211 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

On reciprocity, pharmacists should know: NAPLEX results recognized nationwide — state law exam differs.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
31/100
Pharmacist · Delaware

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
4,831 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$239
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$106/yr
$211 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 Delaware

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
4,831 hours
Exam Requirement
NAPLEX and MPJE
Required
Initial License Fee
$239
Renewal Fee
$211
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 Delaware licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Pharmacist in Delaware? ▼
Delaware's requirements cover 4831 hours of education or training, the NAPLEX and MPJE exam, and an initial fee of $239. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Pharmacist in Delaware? ▼
To become a licensed pharmacist in Delaware, you must meet the state's requirements including 4831 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Delaware licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Pharmacist license to Delaware from another state? ▼
For pharmacists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: NAPLEX results recognized nationwide — state law exam differs. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Delaware licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Delaware require a background check for Pharmacist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the pharmacist licensing process in Delaware. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Pharmacist in Delaware? ▼
Licensed pharmacists in Delaware must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $211.

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What to do with this pharmacist license

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

  • See how Delaware'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 Delaware's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Delaware overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Delaware 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.

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