Georgia Pharmacist License Requirements
State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.
Dispenses medications and counsels patients. Requires PharmD degree.
What the Georgia data shows for Pharmacists
To practice as a pharmacist in Georgia, the state licensing board requires 4,689 documented education or training hours, a passing score on the NAPLEX and MPJE examination. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Georgia's professional licensing framework, which classifies training as "Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)".
Upfront cost is $215, with renewal running $192 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.
Reciprocity is available: NAPLEX results recognized nationwide — state law exam differs. Compared to the profession-wide pattern, the numbers above should be cross-checked against other states before relocating — licensing cost, training hours, and exam requirements vary enough that a different state may cut thousands of dollars and months of training from the path. The state board, not this page, is the final authority; verify every field below with the official regulator before you pay fees or enroll in training.
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