Top Cities by Pharmacy Count
Largest pharmacy markets in Iowa
DES MOINES
61 pharmacies
CEDAR RAPIDS
59 pharmacies
IOWA CITY
29 pharmacies
DAVENPORT
29 pharmacies
Iowa Pharmacy Landscape
There are 1,108 registered pharmacies across 99 counties in Iowa.
Official Registry
Primary Source
Data sourced from National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)
Iowa Board of Pharmacy
State Regulator
Visit official state pharmacy board website
Iowa PMP
Official Program Information
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program requirements and information
Iowa PMP
Clinical Login
Look up patient prescription history before dispensing controlled substances
Iowa PMP
Data Submission Portal
Submit prescription dispensing data to state monitoring database
About Pharmacy Oversight in Iowa
The Iowa 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 Iowa must maintain an active license and comply with ongoing regulatory requirements.
Our database includes 1,108 registered pharmacy locations across 99 counties in Iowa, 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 1:2 (If TPV used), else none to maintain safe pharmacy operations.
Continuing Education
Pharmacists must complete 30 hrs biennially (2 law, 2 med error) of continuing education to maintain active licensure.
Technician Requirements
Pharmacy technicians in this state must meet the following requirement: National certification required.
Intern Supervision
Pharmacy intern supervision follows this standard: 1:1.
Remote Pharmacy
Remote pharmacy work and telepharmacy services are governed by these rules: Permitted.
Vaccine Authority
Pharmacist authority to administer vaccines: Independent authority.
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: Mandatory for all Sch II-IV.
Board Inspection Focus
State pharmacy board inspections frequently focus on: Technician Product Verification (TPV) is legal and common..
Browse by County
All counties sorted by pharmacy count
Polk County
159 pharmacies
Linn County
70 pharmacies
Johnson County
54 pharmacies
Black Hawk County
41 pharmacies
Scott County
38 pharmacies
Dubuque County
32 pharmacies
Woodbury County
29 pharmacies
Pottawattamie County
27 pharmacies
Cerro Gordo County
22 pharmacies
Clinton County
19 pharmacies
Story County
18 pharmacies
Iowa County
15 pharmacies
Washington County
15 pharmacies
Marion County
14 pharmacies
Sioux County
14 pharmacies
Wapello County
14 pharmacies
Dallas County
13 pharmacies
Des Moines County
13 pharmacies
Webster County
13 pharmacies
Carroll County
12 pharmacies
Jasper County
12 pharmacies
Lee County
12 pharmacies
Muscatine County
12 pharmacies
Boone County
11 pharmacies
Fayette County
11 pharmacies
Jones County
11 pharmacies
Page County
11 pharmacies
Plymouth County
11 pharmacies
Benton County
10 pharmacies
Bremer County
10 pharmacies
Buena Vista County
10 pharmacies
Clayton County
10 pharmacies
Marshall County
10 pharmacies
Mills County
10 pharmacies
Poweshiek County
10 pharmacies
Hardin County
9 pharmacies
Jackson County
9 pharmacies
Monona County
9 pharmacies
O'Brien County
9 pharmacies
Henry County
8 pharmacies
Madison County
8 pharmacies
Mahaska County
8 pharmacies
Warren County
8 pharmacies
Delaware County
7 pharmacies
Harrison County
7 pharmacies
Jefferson County
7 pharmacies
Palo Alto County
7 pharmacies
Allamakee County
6 pharmacies
Appanoose County
6 pharmacies
Calhoun County
6 pharmacies
Cherokee County
6 pharmacies
Clay County
6 pharmacies
Dickinson County
6 pharmacies
Grundy County
6 pharmacies
Howard County
6 pharmacies
Tama County
6 pharmacies
Winneshiek County
6 pharmacies
Wright County
6 pharmacies
Adair County
5 pharmacies
Audubon County
5 pharmacies
Butler County
5 pharmacies
Cass County
5 pharmacies
Davis County
5 pharmacies
Decatur County
5 pharmacies
Emmet County
5 pharmacies
Fremont County
5 pharmacies
Guthrie County
5 pharmacies
Hamilton County
5 pharmacies
Ida County
5 pharmacies
Mitchell County
5 pharmacies
Shelby County
5 pharmacies
Union County
5 pharmacies
Winnebago County
5 pharmacies
Buchanan County
4 pharmacies
Cedar County
4 pharmacies
Chickasaw County
4 pharmacies
Clarke County
4 pharmacies
Crawford County
4 pharmacies
Floyd County
4 pharmacies
Franklin County
4 pharmacies
Greene County
4 pharmacies
Humboldt County
4 pharmacies
Keokuk County
4 pharmacies
Montgomery County
4 pharmacies
Sac County
4 pharmacies
Hancock County
3 pharmacies
Kossuth County
3 pharmacies
Osceola County
3 pharmacies
Pocahontas County
3 pharmacies
Van Buren County
3 pharmacies
Wayne County
3 pharmacies
Adams County
2 pharmacies
Louisa County
2 pharmacies
Lucas County
2 pharmacies
Ringgold County
2 pharmacies
Taylor County
2 pharmacies
Lyon County
1 pharmacies
Monroe County
1 pharmacies
Worth County
1 pharmacies