Pharmacist / North Dakota
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North Dakota 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 North Dakota data shows for Pharmacists

Becoming a licensed pharmacist in North Dakota means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 4,162 training hours, a passing score on NAPLEX and MPJE, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. North Dakota regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)".

The initial price tag is $127, and renewal costs $122 every 2 years. The license also carries an ongoing 30-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

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

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
42/100
Pharmacist · North Dakota

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
4,162 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$127
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$61/yr
$122 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 North Dakota

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
4,162 hours
Exam Requirement
NAPLEX and MPJE
Required
Initial License Fee
$127
Renewal Fee
$122
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 North Dakota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Pharmacist in North Dakota? ▼
In North Dakota, the license path calls for 4162 education/training hours, a passing score on NAPLEX and MPJE, and a $127 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Pharmacist in North Dakota? ▼
To become a licensed pharmacist in North Dakota, you must meet the state's requirements including 4162 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the North Dakota licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Pharmacist license to North Dakota from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for pharmacists: NAPLEX results recognized nationwide — state law exam differs. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the North Dakota licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does North Dakota require a background check for Pharmacist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the pharmacist licensing process in North Dakota. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Pharmacist in North Dakota? ▼
North Dakota ties continued pharmacist licensure to 30 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $122 renewal fee.

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What to do with this pharmacist license

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

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

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