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 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...
Rescission of Statewide Standing Order Authorizing Dispensing and Administering of the COVID-19 Vaccine to Adults 18+
On October 10, 2025 Virginia State Health Commissioner Karen Shelton, MD, rescinded the standing order Authorizing Dispensing and Administering of the COVID-19 Vaccine to Adults 18+
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
