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The Board of Pharmacy protects and promotes the health and safety of Californians by pursuing the highest quality of pharmacist’s care and the appropriate use of pharmaceuticals through education, communication, licensing, legislation, regulation, and enforcement.
California Pharmacy Law provides that information on the board's Web site can be accepted as verification of a license, per Business and Professions Code section 4106. If after following the steps below you are unable to navigate your search or have additional questions about the status of a license, please contact the board.
Questions for a Board of Pharmacy Inspector: Contact a board inspector if you have questions about pharmacy law or regulations. An inspector is available to answer telephone inquiries Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone: (916) 518-3100; Fax: (916) 574-8618
A website for the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Pharmacy
Statutory Changes in Pharmacy Law for 2024 (PDF) Legal Status of Products Containing Cannabidiol (CBD) – Updated 1/24/2019 Original Document (PDF), Accessible Version (PDF)
The board does not send duplicate renewal postcards. You may renew your license online no more than 60 days before the expiration date of the license. It takes three to six weeks to receive the renewed license in the mail.
A website for the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Pharmacy
The California Board of Pharmacy was formed in 1891 to function as a state health regulatory agency. In 1971, the Board became part of the Department of Consumer Affairs, which is part of the executive branch of the government of the State of California.
Renewal payment transactions must be completed before 5 pm Pacific Time on the date the license expires to avoid the delinquency fee. Online payments made after 5 pm Pacific Time are not credited on the day of the transaction. The Board recommends that the payment confirmation be printed for your records.
To be licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in California, you must satisfy the requirements under Business and Professions Code section 4202. Pharmacy Technician Application and Instructions (PDF) Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)