Pharmacist / Hawaii
2026 data Hawaii board official source

Hawaii Pharmacist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Dispenses medications and counsels patients. Requires PharmD degree.

What the Hawaii data shows for Pharmacists

Hawaii's path to pharmacist licensure runs through 5,184 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. Hawaii folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)".

Upfront cost is $297, with renewal running $258 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.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: NAPLEX results recognized nationwide — state law exam differs.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
28/100
Pharmacist · Hawaii

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
5,184 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$297
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$129/yr
$258 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 Hawaii

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
5,184 hours
Exam Requirement
NAPLEX and MPJE
Required
Initial License Fee
$297
Renewal Fee
$258
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 Hawaii licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Pharmacist in Hawaii? ▼
In Hawaii, the license path calls for 5184 education/training hours, a passing score on NAPLEX and MPJE, and a $297 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Pharmacist in Hawaii? ▼
Certification as a pharmacist in Hawaii means clearing the state's checklist: 5184 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Hawaii licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Pharmacist license to Hawaii 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 Hawaii licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Hawaii require a background check for Pharmacist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for pharmacist licensing in Hawaii. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Pharmacist in Hawaii? ▼
To stay licensed as a pharmacist in Hawaii, plan on 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $258.

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What to do with this pharmacist license

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

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

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