Idaho Pharmacy Licensure Renewal Cycle and Fee Updates

ID Board of Pharmacy

Published July 1st, 2025

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The Idaho Board of Pharmacy is updating its licensure renewal cycles and fees effective July 1, 2025. Pharmacist licenses will now expire on the licensee's birthday, with renewals shifting to a two-year cycle, and associated fees will double for biennial renewals.

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What changed

The Idaho Board of Pharmacy has issued updates to its licensure renewal process and associated fees, effective July 1, 2025. Key changes include shifting the license expiration date to the licensee's birthday and implementing a two-year renewal cycle. Pharmacists born in odd-numbered years will have their 2025 renewal valid for two years, while those born in even-numbered years will have a one-year renewal in 2025, transitioning to a two-year cycle in 2026. Consequently, the renewal fees for licenses under the two-year cycle will double.

Regulated entities, specifically pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, must be aware of these changes to ensure timely and correct renewal. The fee adjustment means that for the upcoming renewal period under the new two-year cycle, the fee will be twice the current annual rate. Compliance officers should review the updated fee schedule and ensure that internal processes are adjusted to reflect the new renewal cycle and payment requirements to avoid lapses in licensure.

What to do next

Review updated renewal cycle and fee structure for pharmacist and technician licenses.
Adjust internal tracking systems to reflect new birthday-based expiration dates and two-year renewal periods.
Ensure accurate fee calculations for upcoming renewals based on the new biennial structure.

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Big changes are on the way! Stay informed about important licensure updates that may impact your renewal cycle

Tuesday May 13, 2025 Effective Date: July 1, 2025

Key Changes:

Starting July 1, 2025, your license will expire on your birthday.
Born in an odd year? Starting July 1, 2025, when you renew, your license will be valid for 2 years.
Born in an even year? Your 2025 licensure renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle.
Fee Adjustment: Once you renew under the extended renewal period of 2 years, your license fee will double to cover both years.

Why is this change happening?

The transition to 2-year licenses is designed to reduce the administrative burden of annual renewals for licensees while improving efficiency. This change gives you more time to focus on your profession instead of renewing your license every year.

Why is my renewal dependent on the year I was born? ****

To ensure a smooth transition, DOPL is phasing in the new renewal cycle based on birth year. This method evenly distributes renewals over two years while ensuring steady cash flow for the boards. This allows DOPL to ensure that your license renewals and fees are handled with the utmost care.

I was born in an odd year – why do I have to pay for two years now while others get to renew for one year? ****

Since licenses are moving to a 2-year cycle, your renewal in 2025 will cover two years instead of one. Those born in even years will transition in 2026, so their 2025 renewal will still be for one year. This staggered approach ensures a manageable transition process for licensees while ensuring steady cash flow for the boards. This allows DOPL to ensure that your license renewals and fees are handled with the utmost care.

I was born in an even year – why do I have to wait until 2026 to renew for two years?

The transition is structured to phase in the changes gradually, avoiding an overwhelming number of renewals all at once. Since odd-year births are moving first, even-year births will follow in 2026 to balance the workload and ensure a smooth transition. This allows DOPL to ensure that your license renewals and fees are handled with the utmost care.

My fee is already decreasing this year – why do I have to pay for two years now?

We understand that multiple changes at once can be overwhelming, particularly for those boards that have voted to change annual fees, separate from the upcoming renewal cycle shift. For some boards, recent fee reductions were implemented to make licensure more accessible. For others, fee increases were necessary to support ongoing operations. These fee decisions are made at the board level based on the unique needs of each profession.

Regardless of the direction of those changes, the move to a two-year renewal cycle is a separate Division-wide initiative aimed at streamlining the licensing process overall. While we recognize that paying for two years up front may feel like a significant adjustment — especially when paired with recent fee changes — the shift will ultimately reduce how often you need to renew, lighten the administrative burden for both you and the Division, improve planning, and give you more time to focus on your profession.

How are my Continuing Education Credits changing?

In alignment with the board's rule changes, the legislature adopted this language.

"54-1723C. RENEWAL OF PHARMACIST LICENSE. To meet the standard of care, pharmacists are expected to complete sufficient continuing education germane to the practice of pharmacy to maintain their professional competence. At license renewal, every pharmacist shall attest that he has maintained competence through continuing education commensurate with the pharmacist's active practice setting.”

How are my fees changing? ****

Once you move to a 2-year renewal cycle, your licensing fee will double to reflect the extended renewal period. This means you will pay for two years upfront, but you will only need to renew every other year.

Will I still be able to renew early?

You will be able to renew up to 60 days prior to your license expiration on your birthday.

How does this new cycle work if I renew late?

It is the responsibility of every licensee to maintain their own active licenses. If your license expires and you do not renew by the allotted deadline, you will be responsible for any reinstatement fees, along with a 2-year licensing fee. If you fail to renew your license on time, and later reinstate, your license will be valid for at least one year and will expire on your next birthday.

What if I cannot afford to pay for a two-year renewal right now?

Please contact us with any questions via email HP-Licensing@dopl.idaho.gov or phone (208) 334-3233.

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