Pharmacists must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Licensing requirements include:

• graduation from a first professional degree program of at least 5 years in pharmacy at a recognized and approved university or college of pharmacy;
• completion of a program of practice experience under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist;
• passage of an exam; and
• payment of a fee.

License renewal is required every two years with a requirement of 30 hours of continuing education.

Additional licensing information can be obtained from: