Virginia Board of Pharmacy Revised Online PIC Change Process

VA Board of Pharmacy Newsletters

Published January 8th, 2026

Detected February 12th, 2026

Summary

The Virginia Board of Pharmacy has implemented a revised, entirely online process for completing a change of pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) for pharmacy permits. This update includes electronic payment via credit card and requires uploading a one-page document to finalize the request. A revised Pharmacy Permit Application Form is also now in use for other changes.

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What changed

The Virginia Board of Pharmacy has transitioned the process for changing a pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) to an entirely online system, aiming to increase efficiency. This revised process incorporates electronic payment via credit card and mandates the upload of a specific one-page document to complete the request. A new Pharmacy Permit Application Form, revised in January 2026, should now be used for all other permit change requests.

Licensed pharmacies must now complete PIC change requests exclusively through the online portal. Board staff will review submissions on the next business day, with approval reflected in the license lookup if no further information is needed. Failure to provide complete documentation or meet requirements may result in delays or denial. The Board encourages immediate adoption of the revised application form for all other permit modification requests.

What to do next

Utilize the revised online process for all pharmacist-in-charge changes.
Ensure the required one-page document is uploaded during the online PIC change process.
Begin using the revised Pharmacy Permit Application Form (rev date Jan 2026) for all other permit change requests.

Source document (simplified)

Virgini a Board of Pharmacy Revised P rocess to Com plete PIC Change for a Virg inia Pharmacy Permi t The Board has implemente d a revised process for c ompleting a change of pharma cist - in - charge that is now entir ely onl ine. The revised p roces s increa ses the efficienc y of requ esting the PIC chang e as well as provi ding a method of paymen t that is electronic through credit c ard. The proces s for a licens ee to c omplete the chan ge is d etailed in the d ocument f ound here. A o ne - page document must b e upload ed at th e time of payment to c onsider the req uest co mplete. A c opy of the one - page document may be downlo aded during the proc ess, and it is also found on the Board’s website h ere. Once rece ived, Board staf f will review the subm itted reques t on the next busine ss day. If no further questio ns arise from t he request, the change will be approv ed and reflecte d on the pharmacy pe rmit’s record in License Lookup. If fu rther information or clarification is need ed, staff will contact the licens ee via email. Submitti ng th e docum ent and pa yment d oes n ot guaran tee the r eques t is app roved. Additionally, since the chang e of PIC requests are now being received exclusively online, ther e is a revised Pharmacy Permit Ap plication Form which may b e found he re. Ple ase begin using the revised form (rev date Jan 2026) fo r all other requests for cha nges/inspections immediately. https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Phar macy/PractitionerResources/FormsandApplications/ Thank yo u. Virginia Board of Pharm acy pharmbd@dhp. virginia.go v