Pharmacist / Oregon
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Oregon 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 Oregon data shows for Pharmacists

To practice as a pharmacist in Oregon, the state licensing board requires 5,411 documented education or training hours, a passing score on NAPLEX and MPJE. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Oregon's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)".

Upfront cost is $335, with renewal running $288 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 for this profession works like this: NAPLEX results recognized nationwide — state law exam differs.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
27/100
Pharmacist · Oregon

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
5,411 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$335
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$144/yr
$288 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 Oregon

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
5,411 hours
Exam Requirement
NAPLEX and MPJE
Required
Initial License Fee
$335
Renewal Fee
$288
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 Oregon licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Pharmacist in Oregon? ▼
Oregon's requirements cover 5411 hours of education or training, the NAPLEX and MPJE exam, and an initial fee of $335. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Pharmacist in Oregon? ▼
Oregon licenses pharmacists who complete its requirements (5411 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Oregon licensing board.
Can I transfer my Pharmacist license to Oregon 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 Oregon. Verify the specifics with the Oregon licensing board.
Does Oregon require a background check for Pharmacist licensing? ▼
Oregon does require a background check before issuing a pharmacist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Pharmacist in Oregon? ▼
To stay licensed as a pharmacist in Oregon, plan on 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $288.

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What to do with this pharmacist license

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

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

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