New Pharmacists

When completing the online application be sure to choose the Obtain By Method of “Application”. Requirements:

• NABP Application – NABP Website
  • Graduates needing to take the NAPLEX must apply for the NAPLEX after creating your NABP e-Profile
  • Graduates wanting to transfer NAPLEX scores into Idaho must apply for NABP Score Transfer
• Idaho PDMP Registration – Pharmacists must be registered with the Idaho Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. Registration can be completed at https://idaho.pmpaware.net New applicants must enter “pending” when prompted for your Idaho license/registration number.
• Certificate of Graduation – Certificate of Graduation Form must be completed by the school and have the school seal affixed
• Current government issued photo ID
• Fingerprint Card – For applicants 18 and older
  • For more information on fingerprinting please visit our Fingerprint Cards page

Important Notes about testing:

• Authorization to Test (ATT) – After approval of a pharmacist application and graduation, verification is sent to NABP. After which the applicant will receive an email from Person Vue.
• Test Score Results – The Idaho Board of Pharmacy will receive test scores approximately 3-4 business days after the exam has been completed. Applicants are to check their scores via the NABP website. Do not call the Board office for results.

Pharmacist Reciprocity and License Transfer

When completing the online application be sure to choose the Obtain By Method of “Reciprocity”. Requirements:

• NABP License Transfer e-LTP Application – NABP Website
• Idaho PDMP Registration – Pharmacists must be registered with the Idaho Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. Registration can be completed at https://idaho.pmpaware.net New applicants must enter “pending” when prompted for your Idaho license/registration number.
• Current government issued photo ID
• Fingerprint Card – For applicants 18 and older
  • For more information on fingerprinting please visit our Fingerprint Cards pa

Pharmacist Reinstatements

When completing the online application be sure to choose the Obtain By Method of “Reinstatement”. Requirements:

• Continuing Education – Proof of 30 hours of continuing education credits. Credits must have been earned within the 24 months prior to the date the reinstatement application was submitted
• Last 2 (two) Years of Pharmacy Employment – Must provide document showing the following:
  • Business name to include full address & Phone number
  • From and To Employment dates
  • Contact person name to include Title & Phone Number
• Idaho PDMP Registration – Pharmacists must be registered with the Idaho Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. Registration can be completed at https://idaho.pmpaware.net
• Current government issued photo ID
• Fingerprint Card – For applicants 18 and older
  • For more information on fingerprinting please visit our Fingerprint Cards page
• The following may apply to Pharmacists who have not worked in the pharmacy field for several years:
  • 40 hours of internship for each year out of the pharmacy field
  • NABP testing via the NAPLEX
  • Completion of additional CPE hours
  • Appearance before the Board
  • Other requirements determined necessary to acquire or demonstrate professional competency

For each principle place of practice that a registrant will house or receive controlled substance medications will need a separate Idaho Controlled Substance Registration and Federal DEA Registration.

Idaho Practitioner Controlled Substance Registrations

Application Fee Exemption – When either of the exemptions below are applicable while submitting an Idaho Practitioner Controlled Substance application, select the Obtained by method “Application Fee Exempt”

• DEA Exemption – Persons exempt pursuant to federal law from fee requirements applicable to controlled substance registrations issued by the DEA are also exempt from fees applicable to controlled substance registrations issued by the Board
• Military Exemption – Any licensee/registrant serving in the armed forces of the United States is exempt from the payment of license fees during any period of military service. If applicable, upload proof of military service that includes the date active duty will cease

Application Requirements & Required Documents

• Idaho Prescription Monitoring Drug Program Registration (PDMP)- Applicants must initiate an online registration with PDMP (Not applicable for Veterinary and CET registrants). 
• Idaho Professional License Number
• Valid Idaho Practice Address
• Federal DEA Registration –
  • As stated in Idaho law IDAPA.24.36.01.224.02.a., failure to obtain a federal DEA registration for any reason within 45 days of the issuance of the Idaho Practitioner Controlled Substance Registration will result in automatic cancellation. Issued registrants, refer to the email Notification of Activation for instructions on how to submit the associated federal DEA registration.

  For assistance with your DEA Registration, contact the DEA using the information indicated below.

Drug Enforcement Administration Registration Contact Information

Idaho DEA Registration Technician Contact
Phone: 1-571-387-2800
Email: DEARegistrationIDAHO@dea.gov For more information: Drug Enforcement Administration website.

Practice Address Changes – Only for Address Changes Within Idaho

Per IDAPA Rule 24.36.01.501 Reporting Individual Information Changes. Practice address changes must be reported to the Board of Pharmacy within 10 business days of the date of change.

1. DEA Address Change Form
2. After the updated DEA has been issued, save as an Adobe document, then log into your online e-Gov account via our website https://bop.idaho.gov/
3. From the Menu, select License Update and Click on Continue on the active registration record.
4. To upload the updated Federal DEA Registration, from the Menu select Attach Document/select Federal DEA Registration for the Type of document/click on Upload Document
5. Once the document has been uploaded click on Attest and then Finish.
6. Send an Email to BOP-info@dopl.idaho.gov to notify Licensing that the document has been uploaded so your practice address change can be completed in your record.

Idaho Researcher Controlled Substance Registrations

Application Fee Exemption – When either of the exemptions below are applicable while submitting an Idaho Practitioner Controlled Substance application, select the Obtained by method “Application Fee Exempt”

• DEA Exemption – Persons exempt pursuant to federal law from fee requirements applicable to controlled substance registrations issued by the DEA are also exempt from fees applicable to controlled substance registrations issued by the Board
• Military Exemption – Any licensee/registrant serving in the armed forces of the United States is exempt from the payment of license fees during any period of military service. If applicable, upload proof of military service that includes the date active duty will cease

Application Requirements & Required Documents

• Idaho Professional License Number
• DEA Research Protocol
• Federal DEA Registration –
  • As stated in Idaho law IDAPA.24.36.01.224.02.a., failure to obtain a federal DEA registration for any reason within 45 days of the issuance of the Idaho Practitioner Controlled Substance Registration will result in automatic cancellation. Issued registrants, refer to the email Notification of Activation for instructions on how to submit the associated federal DEA registration.

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To apply for a new registration or renew a current registration, visit our online licensing portal
Registration Requirements:

• Applicant must be at least sixteen (16) years of age
• Provide current government issued photo ID
• Submission of a completed Fingerprint Card
  • For more information on fingerprinting please visit our Fingerprint Cardspage
• For Certified Pharmacy Technicians only – Have obtained and maintained certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) status through:
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
  • National Healthcare Association (ExCPT)

Pharmacist Student Interns

Pharmacist Student Intern Registrations must be renewed annually by July 15th. The renewal fee will be waived if renewed on time for the duration of student’s enrollment in the school or college of Pharmacy. To apply for a new Registration or renew a current Registration, visit our online licensing portal
Requirements:

• Current Government Issued Photo ID
• Certificate of College Enrollment – Certificate of College Enrollment Form
• Fingerprint Card – For applicants 18 and older
  • For more information on fingerprinting please visit our Fingerprint Cards page

Pharmacist Graduate Interns

To apply for a new Registration or renew a current Registration, visit our online licensing portal
Requirements:

• Current Government Issued Photo ID
• Certificate of College Graduation – Certificate of College Graduation Form
• Fingerprint Card – For applicants 18 and older
  • For more information on fingerprinting please visit our Fingerprint Cards page

Options for obtaining a Fingerprint Card

Employment Change

Experiential Hours Certification

Name Change Request Form

Pharmacy Student Technician Supervised  Program Information Form

Employee termination Form

Report Staff Changes

In State Facility Hour Changes.pdf

DEA REgistration Change Request

Pescriber Drug Ourlet Certification of No Dispensing Controlled Substances Form

Non Resident PIC Change Form

Facility Name Change Form

Prescriber Sales Reporting Form

Inspection Forms: