Pharmacist / Mississippi
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Mississippi Pharmacist License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Dispenses medications and counsels patients. Requires PharmD degree.

What the Mississippi data shows for Pharmacists

Becoming a licensed pharmacist in Mississippi means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 4,446 training hours, a passing score on NAPLEX and MPJE, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Mississippi regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)".

Upfront cost is $174, with renewal running $159 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
36/100
Pharmacist · Mississippi

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
4,446 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$174
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$80/yr
$159 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 Mississippi

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
4,446 hours
Exam Requirement
NAPLEX and MPJE
Required
Initial License Fee
$174
Renewal Fee
$159
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 Mississippi licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Pharmacist in Mississippi? ▼
Mississippi requires 4446 education/training hours, passing an exam (NAPLEX and MPJE), and an initial fee of $174. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Pharmacist in Mississippi? ▼
Certification as a pharmacist in Mississippi means clearing the state's checklist: 4446 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Mississippi licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Pharmacist license to Mississippi from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for pharmacists nationally works like this: NAPLEX results recognized nationwide — state law exam differs. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Mississippi. Verify the specifics with the Mississippi licensing board.
Does Mississippi require a background check for Pharmacist licensing? ▼
Yes, Mississippi requires a criminal background check as part of the pharmacist licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Pharmacist in Mississippi? ▼
Mississippi ties continued pharmacist licensure to 30 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $159 renewal fee.

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What to do with this pharmacist license

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

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

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