California Pharmacy Registry & Compliance Directory

Comprehensive database of pharmacy locations across 59 counties

9,719
Active Pharmacies
56
Counties Covered
NPPES
Data Source

Top Cities by Pharmacy Count

Largest pharmacy markets in California

LOS ANGELES 607 pharmacies
SAN DIEGO 295 pharmacies
SAN JOSE 206 pharmacies
SACRAMENTO 199 pharmacies

California Pharmacy Landscape

There are 9,719 registered pharmacies across 56 counties in California.

Official Registry Primary Source
Data sourced from National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)
California Board of Pharmacy State Regulator
Visit official state pharmacy board website
CURES Official Program Information
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program requirements and information
CURES Clinical Login
Look up patient prescription history before dispensing controlled substances
CURES Data Submission Portal
Submit prescription dispensing data to state monitoring database

About Pharmacy Oversight in California

The California 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 California must maintain an active license and comply with ongoing regulatory requirements.

Our database includes 9,719 registered pharmacy locations across 56 counties in California, 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 (Increased Jan 2026) to maintain safe pharmacy operations.
Continuing Education
Pharmacists must complete 30 hrs biennially (2 law, 1 cultural competency) 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: 1:2.
Remote Pharmacy
Remote pharmacy work and telepharmacy services are governed by these rules: Permitted for clinical/entry.
Vaccine Authority
Pharmacist authority to administer vaccines: Independent (ages 3+).

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: 30 days.
Prescription Monitoring Reporting
Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) reporting requirements: Next business day (CURES).
PMP Query Requirements
Before dispensing controlled substances, pharmacists must check the Prescription Monitoring Program: Mandatory every 6 months.
Board Inspection Focus
State pharmacy board inspections frequently focus on: Non-resident PICs must hold a CA license as of July 2026..

Browse by County

All counties sorted by pharmacy count

Los Angeles County 3,063 pharmacies
Orange County 1,036 pharmacies
San Diego County 736 pharmacies
Riverside County 540 pharmacies
San Bernardino County 479 pharmacies
Santa Clara County 362 pharmacies
Sacramento County 331 pharmacies
Alameda County 312 pharmacies
Ventura County 257 pharmacies
Kern County 241 pharmacies
Fresno County 219 pharmacies
San Francisco County 195 pharmacies
Contra Costa County 190 pharmacies
San Joaquin County 155 pharmacies
San Mateo County 138 pharmacies
Stanislaus County 111 pharmacies
Tulare County 104 pharmacies
Placer County 98 pharmacies
Sonoma County 91 pharmacies
Santa Barbara County 80 pharmacies
Monterey County 78 pharmacies
San Luis Obispo County 71 pharmacies
Solano County 68 pharmacies
Butte County 52 pharmacies
Imperial County 52 pharmacies
Santa Cruz County 51 pharmacies
Shasta County 50 pharmacies
Marin County 48 pharmacies
Yolo County 47 pharmacies
Merced County 45 pharmacies
El Dorado County 40 pharmacies
Humboldt County 37 pharmacies
Kings County 33 pharmacies
Madera County 33 pharmacies
Sutter County 31 pharmacies
Mendocino County 25 pharmacies
Napa County 25 pharmacies
Nevada County 19 pharmacies
Yuba County 18 pharmacies
Lake County 17 pharmacies
Siskiyou County 16 pharmacies
Tehama County 16 pharmacies
Tuolumne County 15 pharmacies
Amador County 13 pharmacies
Calaveras County 11 pharmacies
Plumas County 10 pharmacies
San Benito County 9 pharmacies
Del Norte County 8 pharmacies
Glenn County 8 pharmacies
Inyo County 6 pharmacies
Lassen County 6 pharmacies
Modoc County 5 pharmacies
Mariposa County 4 pharmacies
Trinity County 4 pharmacies
Colusa County 3 pharmacies
Mono County 3 pharmacies