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.
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Virginia Board of Pharmacy Amends Vaccine Statewide Protocol for 18+, Effective 10/1/2025
The Virginia Board of Pharmacy has amended the vaccine statewide protocol for adults. Pharmacists, or a pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern under the supervision of the pharmacist may now administer the COVID-19 vaccine to persons 18 years of age or older...
Virginia Department of Health Issues Statewide Standing Order for Pharmacies Regarding 2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccine
On September 10, Virginia State Health Commissioner Karen Shelton, MD, signed a new statewide standing order for pharmacies in Virginia to facilitate accessibility for pharmacists to administer the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine.
Wed, Aug 6, 2025 9:00 AM
Special Conference Committee
Board Room 2
Mon, Aug 11, 2025 9:30 AM
Public hearing - EMS proposed stage regulations
Board Room 3
Tue, Aug 12, 2025 9:00 AM
Formal Hearing
Board Room 2
More information on the Calendar Page.
Virginia Board of Pharmacy
Email: pharmbd@dhp.virginia.gov
Caroline D. Juran, Executive Director
S. Lawrence Kocot, JD, Chairman