Louisiana Pharmacy Credential Renewal Notice

LA Board of Pharmacy News

Published October 31st, 2021

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy has issued a notice regarding the credential renewal cycle for pharmacists and pharmacies. The renewal period for licenses and permits will be open from November 1 to December 31, 2021, with options for online or paper applications.

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What changed

The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy has announced the opening of the credential renewal cycle for pharmacists, pharmacy permits, and controlled substance licenses. The renewal period will run from November 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021. Licensees are reminded of three renewal options: online via a credit card, submitting a paper application with a check or money order, or requesting a paper application by mail.

Pharmacists and pharmacies must complete their renewals by the December 31, 2021 deadline. Those using the online portal will receive login credentials in their renewal reminder notice. Failure to renew by the deadline may result in lapsed credentials, impacting the ability to practice or operate a pharmacy in Louisiana.

What to do next

Renew pharmacist licenses, pharmacy permits, and controlled substance licenses between November 1 and December 31, 2021.
Choose one of the three available renewal methods: online, paper application, or mailed paper application.
Ensure renewal is completed by the December 31, 2021 deadline to avoid lapsed credentials.

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Credential Renewal Cycle for Pharmacists & Pharmacies

October 31, 2021

The renewal cycle for pharmacist licenses, pharmacy permits, and controlled substance licenses for pharmacies will be open November 1 through December 31. We mailed renewal reminder notices to all active credential holders, reminding you of the three options you have to renew your credentials: (1) online using a credit card, (2) retrieving a paper application form from the Board's website and attaching a check or money for payment of the fee, or (3) sending a written request to the Board office for staff to mail you a paper application form, to which you may attach a check or money order for payment of the fee. For those licensees who wish to use the online portal, the renewal reminder will contain your user name and password. The online portal is programmed to automatically open at 12:01 am on Monday, November 1 and to automatically close at 11:59 pm on Friday, December 31, 2021.