Registration fees and estimated timelines vary based on the registration type and the applicant’s path to registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board (NLPB).
Fees
NLPB accepts Visa, Mastercard, cheque, or money order for payment of fees.
A list of all NLPB-issued fees required for registration, licensing, and authorization, as well as additional processing fees, please refer to the appropriate Schedule of Fees below:
For fees related to third parties, please visit the appropriate link below. Third parties may have restrictions on the types of payments they accept.
- Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Schedule of Fees
- National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) – Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada Enrolment
- Memorial University School of Pharmacy – Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Keyin College – Pharmacy Technician ( Grand Falls-Windsor)
- Keyin College – Pharmacy Technician (St. John’s)
Please note that English language proficiency tests, certificate of conduct, and professional liability insurance will vary by provider.
Timelines
The following tables outline the standard processing time of registration-related applications and requirements, as well as how long each requirement is valid and additional notes. Please select the appropriate table from the list below:
| Application | Processing Time | Valid For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration as a Canadian Student or Intern | 2 weeks | 1 year | Required for students and graduates of CCAPP-accredited programs |
| Registration as an International Pharmacy Graduate Intern | 3-4 weeks | 1 year | Required for graduates of international pharmacy programs |
| Application to Complete Practical Training (Internship) | 5-7 business days | 6 months | Required to complete the practical training program |
| Registration Examination (Jurisprudence) | 4-6 weeks | 2 years | This includes the time to apply, write the exam and receive the results. See Registration Exam schedule and Interpretation Guide. |
| Registration as a Pharmacist | 6 weeks | Annual renewal of registration is due on or before November 30 of each year | |
| Letter of Standing | 5-7 business days | 3 months | To be issued directly to requesting body |
| Application for Authorization | 5-7 business days | Indefinitely | Required to perform expanded scopes of practice |
Pharmacy Technician Applicant Timelines
| Application | Processing Time | Valid For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-registration | 5-7 business days | 2 years | Required to write the NLPB Registration Examination |
| Application to Complete Practical Training | 5-7 business days | 6 months | Required to complete the practical training program |
| Registration Examination (Jurisprudence) | 4-6 weeks | 2 years | This includes the time to apply, write the exam and receive the results. See Registration Exam schedule and Interpretation Guide. |
| Registration as a Pharmacy Technician | 6 weeks | Annual renewal of registration is due on or before November 30 of each year | |
| Letter of Standing | 5-7 business days | 3 months | To be issued directly to requesting body |
Third-Party Timelines
| Requirement | Provider | Processing Time | Valid For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada Enrolment | NAPRA | Online application processed immediately | Until registered by the provincial regulatory authority | Required for graduates of international pharmacy programs |
| Document Evaluation | PEBC | Acknowledgment: 6 weeks (approx.) Results: 8 weeks |
5 years | Required for graduates of international pharmacy programs |
| Pharmacist Evaluating Exam | PEBC | Application: 3 months (approx.) Results: 3 weeks |
No expiry | Required for graduates of international pharmacy programs |
| Pharmacist Qualifying Exam | PEBC | Application: 3 months (approx.) Results: 8 weeks |
No expiry | Required for graduates of CCAPP-accredited programs |
| Language proficiency testing | Various | Varies | 2 years from date of test | Required for graduates of international pharmacy programs |
| Police record check (criminal check) | Local police agency or private investigative agency | Up to 3 weeks | 6 months from date of issue | Required for practicing pharmacists, technicians, students, and interns |
| Professional Liability Insurance | Insurance provider | Varies | Effective dates of policy | Required for practicing pharmacists, technicians, students, and interns |
