Top Cities by Pharmacy Count
Largest pharmacy markets in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM
172 pharmacies
MOBILE
128 pharmacies
HUNTSVILLE
91 pharmacies
MONTGOMERY
85 pharmacies
Alabama Pharmacy Landscape
There are 2,052 registered pharmacies across 67 counties in Alabama.
Official Registry
Primary Source
Data sourced from National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)
Alabama Board of Pharmacy
State Regulator
Visit official state pharmacy board website
AL PDMP
Official Program Information
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program requirements and information
AL PDMP
Clinical Login
Look up patient prescription history before dispensing controlled substances
AL PDMP
Data Submission Portal
Submit prescription dispensing data to state monitoring database
About Pharmacy Oversight in Alabama
The Alabama Board of Pharmacy regulates all pharmacy practice within the state, ensuring patient safety and compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws. Every pharmacy operating in Alabama must maintain an active license and comply with ongoing regulatory requirements.
Our database includes 2,052 registered pharmacy locations across 67 counties in Alabama, providing a comprehensive directory for compliance professionals, healthcare organizations, and researchers seeking authoritative pharmacy information.
Quick Facts
Key regulatory requirements and practice standards
Pharmacist-Technician Ratio
State regulations require a pharmacist-to-technician ratio of 1:3 (1:4 if 2 are certified) to maintain safe pharmacy operations.
Continuing Education
Pharmacists must complete 15 hrs annually (3 live) of continuing education to maintain active licensure.
Technician Requirements
Pharmacy technicians in this state must meet the following requirement: Registration required.
Intern Supervision
Pharmacy intern supervision follows this standard: 1:1.
Remote Pharmacy
Remote pharmacy work and telepharmacy services are governed by these rules: Data entry only.
Vaccine Authority
Pharmacist authority to administer vaccines: Protocol-based.
Regulatory Warnings
Compliance requirements and monitoring obligations
Pharmacist in Charge Notification
When a Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) changes, the pharmacy must notify the state board within the following timeframe: 10 days.
Prescription Monitoring Reporting
Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) reporting requirements: Next business day.
PMP Query Requirements
Before dispensing controlled substances, pharmacists must check the Prescription Monitoring Program: Voluntary.
Board Inspection Focus
State pharmacy board inspections frequently focus on: Supervising pharmacist must be present 50% of hours..
Browse by County
All counties sorted by pharmacy count
Jefferson County
346 pharmacies
Mobile County
170 pharmacies
Madison County
153 pharmacies
Baldwin County
94 pharmacies
Shelby County
92 pharmacies
Montgomery County
90 pharmacies
Tuscaloosa County
69 pharmacies
Morgan County
57 pharmacies
Houston County
54 pharmacies
Lee County
54 pharmacies
Walker County
47 pharmacies
Lauderdale County
46 pharmacies
Marshall County
44 pharmacies
Calhoun County
43 pharmacies
Cullman County
41 pharmacies
Etowah County
37 pharmacies
Colbert County
31 pharmacies
DeKalb County
26 pharmacies
Limestone County
26 pharmacies
Talladega County
26 pharmacies
Elmore County
25 pharmacies
St. Clair County
24 pharmacies
Coffee County
22 pharmacies
Jackson County
22 pharmacies
Marion County
19 pharmacies
Tallapoosa County
18 pharmacies
Franklin County
17 pharmacies
Autauga County
16 pharmacies
Dale County
16 pharmacies
Geneva County
16 pharmacies
Randolph County
16 pharmacies
Russell County
16 pharmacies
Winston County
16 pharmacies
Covington County
15 pharmacies
Escambia County
15 pharmacies
Blount County
14 pharmacies
Dallas County
13 pharmacies
Pike County
13 pharmacies
Chambers County
12 pharmacies
Clarke County
12 pharmacies
Fayette County
12 pharmacies
Barbour County
11 pharmacies
Chilton County
11 pharmacies
Lawrence County
11 pharmacies
Bibb County
8 pharmacies
Cherokee County
8 pharmacies
Marengo County
8 pharmacies
Monroe County
8 pharmacies
Henry County
7 pharmacies
Lamar County
7 pharmacies
Bullock County
6 pharmacies
Butler County
6 pharmacies
Conecuh County
6 pharmacies
Macon County
6 pharmacies
Pickens County
6 pharmacies
Choctaw County
5 pharmacies
Crenshaw County
5 pharmacies
Hale County
5 pharmacies
Clay County
4 pharmacies
Cleburne County
4 pharmacies
Lowndes County
4 pharmacies
Sumter County
4 pharmacies
Washington County
4 pharmacies
Coosa County
3 pharmacies
Perry County
3 pharmacies
Wilcox County
3 pharmacies
Greene County
2 pharmacies