Virginia · DHP
Virginia pharmacist license lookup.
This guide shows where to check a Virginia pharmacist licence and what the regulator publishes about renewal and continuing education.
Short answer: open the DHP License Lookup linked from the Virginia Board of Pharmacy page and search the pharmacist by name. Virginia pharmacists renew every year and need 15 contact hours of approved CE per renewal, at least three of them live or real-time interactive.
At a glance
- Regulator: Virginia Board of Pharmacy, Department of Health Professions (DHP)
- Where to check: DHP License Lookup (dhp.virginiainteractive.org/Lookup/Index)
- Renewal: Annual; online renewal through DHP
- Continuing education: 15 contact hours (1.5 CEUs) for each annual renewal
- Live/interactive portion: At least 3 of the 15 hours must be live or real-time interactive
- Audit: Board may audit the past two years; keep certificates for two years after renewal
Official links
How to check a Virginia pharmacist licence
The Virginia Board of Pharmacy page lists “License Lookup” and “Verify a License” links; both go to the DHP lookup at dhp.virginiainteractive.org/Lookup/Index. Search the name there and read the record the department shows. The same page also lists case decisions and a consumer complaint route, which are separate from the licence record.
Annual renewal and continuing education
Virginia pharmacist licences are renewed every year. Under 18VAC110-21-120, as published on the board’s continuing education page, a pharmacist must complete at least 1.5 CEUs or 15 contact hours of approved continuing pharmacy education for each annual renewal, and hours above the requirement cannot be carried to another year. Of the 15 hours, at least three must be live or real-time interactive; the rule lets some of that come from attending a board meeting or hearing, precepting a student, or volunteer pharmacy services, each with a stated maximum.
Attestation and audits
Pharmacists attest to compliance at renewal. After each renewal period the board may audit the past two years of CE records, and pharmacists must keep the original completion certificates for two years after renewal. A pharmacist picked for audit must provide the certificates by the deadline in the audit notice.
What this page cannot tell you
It cannot say whether any particular pharmacist is licensed. A record changes when a licence is renewed, lapses or is disciplined; only the DHP lookup shows the current record. Rules can be amended, so use the board pages below as the authority.
Sources
- Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Retrieved November 2026)
- Board of Pharmacy: Continuing education for pharmacists (18VAC110-21-120) (Retrieved November 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How do I verify a Virginia pharmacist's licence?
Use the DHP License Lookup linked from the Virginia Board of Pharmacy page. This site does not query it.
How often must a Virginia pharmacist renew?
Annually, according to the board's continuing education rule, which ties CE to each annual renewal.
How many CE hours does Virginia require for pharmacists?
15 contact hours (1.5 CEUs) per annual renewal, with at least three hours live or real-time interactive.
Can extra CE hours carry over to next year?
No. The rule says hours in excess of the requirement may not be transferred or credited to another year.
Does this page confirm a licence?
No. It links to the Virginia DHP and summarises the board's published rules. Only DHP's lookup shows a licence record.
A guide, not a verification
TNAADO is not a licensing board and this page does not check anyone's licence or imply official verification. Nothing you type here is sent anywhere. This is general information, not legal or professional advice. Use the official links to confirm status, and check the regulator's site for current rules and fees.