The Virginia Board of Pharmacy consists of a 10-member Board, as well as administrative, enforcement, licensing, and support staff.
We license and regulate Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacies numerous other professions and facilities. The complete listing can be found here.
Recent graduates, professionals licensed outside of Virginia, and those wanting to reinstate licenses.
Read documents which provide information or guidance to providers and the public.
The Department of Health Professions investigates complaints about Virginia healthcare practitioners who may have violated a regulation or law.
Virginia Requiring Uniform Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (UMPJE) as of October 1, 2026
Beginning October 1, 2026, applicants seeking a pharmacist license in Virginia as an initial license or license transfer must successfully pass the UMPJE. Virginia will no longer offer or require the Virginia MPJE as of October 1, 2026.
Expanded Vaccine Authority Now in Effect
In addition to vaccines that may be administered by pharmacists under existing statewide protocols, many of which must be administered consistent with the current Immunization Schedule published by the CDC, the 2026-2028 State Budget Bill (HB 30) includes an authority to administer an influenza vaccine or COVID-19 vaccine approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to persons three years of age or older in accordance with the manufacturer's directions.
Wed, Aug 19, 2026 9:00 AM
Special Conference Committee
Board Room 4
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 9:30 AM
Therapeutic Interchange Work Group - SB 418
Board Room 2
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 1:00 PM
Statewide Protocols Work Group
Board Room 2
More information on the Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Pharmacy
Email: pharmbd@dhp.virginia.gov
