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Transfer Your Pharmacy License to Oregon: Reciprocity & Endorsement (2026)

Last verified: 2026-07-21 · source: Oregon Board of Pharmacy ↗

A pharmacist license transfers to Oregon through the NABP Electronic Licensure Transfer Program: NABP verifies your active license and NAPLEX history in your e-Profile and forwards them to the Oregon Board of Pharmacy, which issues the license once you pass its law exam. NAPLEX is not retaken; NAPLEX scores/license history transfer via the NABP eLTP (or NABP Score Transfer). Oregon requires passing the Oregon MPJE with a score of at least 75 BEFORE submitting the license transfer application; a passing result is valid for 12 months.. The NAPLEX is not retaken. Oregon application fee: $450 (Reciprocity path = $350 application fee + $100 reciprocity fee; add a $45 fingerprint fee (about $495 total). A NABP Score Transfer path is $350 + $50 = $400 (+ $45 fingerprint). Separate NABP eLTP fees ($300 application + $100 per jurisdiction) and the MPJE exam fee also apply).

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Verdict

Licensure by endorsement

The move into Oregon runs on two steps in sequence. First the NABP eLTP carries your license and NAPLEX record to the Oregon Board of Pharmacy; then Oregon's own law exam gates the license. Neither re-tests your pharmacy education — the eLTP is verification, and the law exam covers Oregon's pharmacy law. Open the e-Profile transfer early, because NABP's verification and scheduling the law exam are the two steps that set your timeline, not the application itself.

No interstate compact for pharmacy; transfer runs through the NABP eLTP and the Oregon Board makes the licensure decision. Oregon still administers the state-specific Oregon MPJE (score >= 75) and was not on NABP's Uniform MPJE early-adopter list as of 2026-07-21. The 1,440-hour requirement is generally satisfied by a transferring licensed pharmacist's degree/practice; OAR text confirmed via the public.law mirror of the Oregon Administrative Rules.

Oregon requirements at a glance

Out-of-state pharmacist license transfer requirements for Oregon, verified 2026-07-21
ExamNAPLEX is not retaken; NAPLEX scores/license history transfer via the NABP eLTP (or NABP Score Transfer). Oregon requires passing the Oregon MPJE with a score of at least 75 BEFORE submitting the license transfer application; a passing result is valid for 12 months.
Additional requirements
  • Be a graduate of an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy
  • Be licensed and in good standing in the state the reciprocity is based on
  • Pass the Oregon MPJE (score >= 75) before submitting the license transfer application
  • Document at least 1,440 hours of internship/work experience (or one year of practice as a licensed pharmacist)
  • Complete a fingerprint-based background check through the Oregon State Police
Fees$450 (Reciprocity path = $350 application fee + $100 reciprocity fee; add a $45 fingerprint fee (about $495 total). A NABP Score Transfer path is $350 + $50 = $400 (+ $45 fingerprint). Separate NABP eLTP fees ($300 application + $100 per jurisdiction) and the MPJE exam fee also apply)
Processing time4–6 weeks (Board states average processing is ~4-6 weeks; fingerprint processing through the Oregon State Police averages ~30 days on top)

Step by step

  1. Confirm Oregon's current requirements on the Oregon Board of Pharmacy website — rules change.
  2. Submit the endorsement application to the Oregon Board of Pharmacy (application linked on this page).
  3. Arrange license verification from your current state via the verification system.
  4. Be a graduate of an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy.
  5. Be licensed and in good standing in the state the reciprocity is based on.
  6. Pass the Oregon MPJE (score >= 75) before submitting the license transfer application.
  7. Document at least 1,440 hours of internship/work experience (or one year of practice as a licensed pharmacist).
  8. Complete a fingerprint-based background check through the Oregon State Police.
  9. Pay the fees ($450 (Reciprocity path = $350 application fee + $100 reciprocity fee; add a $45 fingerprint fee (about $495 total). A NABP Score Transfer path is $350 + $50 = $400 (+ $45 fingerprint). Separate NABP eLTP fees ($300 application + $100 per jurisdiction) and the MPJE exam fee also apply)) and allow 4–6 weeks (Board states average processing is ~4-6 weeks; fingerprint processing through the Oregon State Police averages ~30 days on top).

Official links

Oregon Board of Pharmacy ↗Oregon application ↗License verification ↗

Coming from a specific state?

Direction matters — these guides cover the exact move into Oregon:

California → OregonFlorida → OregonGeorgia → OregonIllinois → OregonMichigan → OregonNew York → OregonNorth Carolina → OregonOhio → OregonPennsylvania → OregonTexas → Oregon

Frequently asked questions

Does my pharmacist license transfer to Oregon?

A pharmacist license transfers to Oregon through the NABP Electronic Licensure Transfer Program: NABP verifies your active license and NAPLEX history in your e-Profile and forwards them to the Oregon Board of Pharmacy, which issues the license once you pass its law exam. NAPLEX is not retaken; NAPLEX scores/license history transfer via the NABP eLTP (or NABP Score Transfer). Oregon requires passing the Oregon MPJE with a score of at least 75 BEFORE submitting the license transfer application; a passing result is valid for 12 months.. The NAPLEX is not retaken. Oregon application fee: $450 (Reciprocity path = $350 application fee + $100 reciprocity fee; add a $45 fingerprint fee (about $495 total). A NABP Score Transfer path is $350 + $50 = $400 (+ $45 fingerprint). Separate NABP eLTP fees ($300 application + $100 per jurisdiction) and the MPJE exam fee also apply).

Do I have to retake the NAPLEX to get licensed in Oregon?

No — the NAPLEX is a one-time national exam and no board makes you sit it again. NAPLEX is not retaken; NAPLEX scores/license history transfer via the NABP eLTP (or NABP Score Transfer). Oregon requires passing the Oregon MPJE with a score of at least 75 BEFORE submitting the license transfer application; a passing result is valid for 12 months..

What does licensing in Oregon cost an out-of-state pharmacist?

$450 (Reciprocity path = $350 application fee + $100 reciprocity fee; add a $45 fingerprint fee (about $495 total). A NABP Score Transfer path is $350 + $50 = $400 (+ $45 fingerprint). Separate NABP eLTP fees ($300 application + $100 per jurisdiction) and the MPJE exam fee also apply) (Reciprocity path = $350 application fee + $100 reciprocity fee; add a $45 fingerprint fee (about $495 total). A NABP Score Transfer path is $350 + $50 = $400 (+ $45 fingerprint). Separate NABP eLTP fees ($300 application + $100 per jurisdiction) and the MPJE exam fee also apply).

How long does Oregon take?

4–6 weeks (Board states average processing is ~4-6 weeks; fingerprint processing through the Oregon State Police averages ~30 days on top) — Board states average processing is ~4-6 weeks; fingerprint processing through the Oregon State Police averages ~30 days on top.

Which law exam does Oregon require after an eLTP transfer?

NAPLEX is not retaken; NAPLEX scores/license history transfer via the NABP eLTP (or NABP Score Transfer). Oregon requires passing the Oregon MPJE with a score of at least 75 BEFORE submitting the license transfer application; a passing result is valid for 12 months.. The law exam is separate from the NAPLEX and covers Oregon's own pharmacy law; confirm whether the Oregon Board of Pharmacy currently gives the MPJE or the Uniform MPJE (verified 2026-07-21).

Sources

Primary sources only — official boards and compact commissions. Data last verified 2026-07-21.

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor · verified against primary sources 2026-07-21

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