Top Cities by Pharmacy Count
Largest pharmacy markets in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE
269 pharmacies
LEXINGTON
124 pharmacies
OWENSBORO
50 pharmacies
PADUCAH
41 pharmacies
Kentucky Pharmacy Landscape
There are 1,932 registered pharmacies across 119 counties in Kentucky.
Official Registry
Primary Source
Data sourced from National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)
Kentucky Board of Pharmacy
State Regulator
Visit official state pharmacy board website
KASPER
Official Program Information
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program requirements and information
KASPER
Clinical Login
Look up patient prescription history before dispensing controlled substances
KASPER
Data Submission Portal
Submit prescription dispensing data to state monitoring database
About Pharmacy Oversight in Kentucky
The Kentucky 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 Kentucky must maintain an active license and comply with ongoing regulatory requirements.
Our database includes 1,932 registered pharmacy locations across 119 counties in Kentucky, 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 None (Discretionary) to maintain safe pharmacy operations.
Continuing Education
Pharmacists must complete 15 hrs annually 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: Permitted.
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: 14 days.
Prescription Monitoring Reporting
Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) reporting requirements: Next business day (KASPER).
PMP Query Requirements
Before dispensing controlled substances, pharmacists must check the Prescription Monitoring Program: Mandatory for all controls.
Board Inspection Focus
State pharmacy board inspections frequently focus on: KASPER was the first PMP in the U.S. and remains very strict..
Browse by County
All counties sorted by pharmacy count
Jefferson County
287 pharmacies
Fayette County
124 pharmacies
Pike County
57 pharmacies
Daviess County
50 pharmacies
Warren County
45 pharmacies
Hardin County
41 pharmacies
McCracken County
41 pharmacies
Floyd County
40 pharmacies
Madison County
39 pharmacies
Whitley County
39 pharmacies
Bell County
36 pharmacies
Barren County
34 pharmacies
Kenton County
34 pharmacies
Boone County
33 pharmacies
Perry County
33 pharmacies
Pulaski County
31 pharmacies
Christian County
28 pharmacies
Boyd County
27 pharmacies
Calloway County
26 pharmacies
Clay County
24 pharmacies
Campbell County
23 pharmacies
Hopkins County
22 pharmacies
Johnson County
19 pharmacies
Laurel County
19 pharmacies
Jessamine County
18 pharmacies
Letcher County
18 pharmacies
Bullitt County
17 pharmacies
Clark County
17 pharmacies
Nelson County
17 pharmacies
Marshall County
16 pharmacies
Oldham County
16 pharmacies
Scott County
16 pharmacies
Boyle County
15 pharmacies
Graves County
15 pharmacies
Henderson County
15 pharmacies
Franklin County
14 pharmacies
Harlan County
14 pharmacies
Knox County
14 pharmacies
Montgomery County
13 pharmacies
Taylor County
13 pharmacies
Wayne County
13 pharmacies
Adair County
12 pharmacies
Carter County
12 pharmacies
Mason County
12 pharmacies
Muhlenberg County
12 pharmacies
Shelby County
12 pharmacies
Caldwell County
11 pharmacies
Grayson County
11 pharmacies
Greenup County
11 pharmacies
Rowan County
11 pharmacies
Russell County
11 pharmacies
Bath County
10 pharmacies
Bourbon County
10 pharmacies
Casey County
10 pharmacies
Green County
10 pharmacies
Mercer County
10 pharmacies
Union County
10 pharmacies
Clinton County
9 pharmacies
Estill County
9 pharmacies
Harrison County
9 pharmacies
Jackson County
9 pharmacies
Knott County
9 pharmacies
Magoffin County
9 pharmacies
Martin County
9 pharmacies
Woodford County
9 pharmacies
Allen County
8 pharmacies
Fleming County
8 pharmacies
Grant County
8 pharmacies
Logan County
8 pharmacies
Marion County
8 pharmacies
Ohio County
8 pharmacies
Rockcastle County
8 pharmacies
Simpson County
8 pharmacies
Carroll County
7 pharmacies
Edmonson County
7 pharmacies
Henry County
7 pharmacies
McCreary County
7 pharmacies
Monroe County
7 pharmacies
Anderson County
6 pharmacies
Carlisle County
6 pharmacies
Gallatin County
6 pharmacies
Lawrence County
6 pharmacies
Lewis County
6 pharmacies
Meade County
6 pharmacies
Powell County
6 pharmacies
Washington County
6 pharmacies
Webster County
6 pharmacies
Breathitt County
5 pharmacies
Breckinridge County
5 pharmacies
Butler County
5 pharmacies
Fulton County
5 pharmacies
Hart County
5 pharmacies
Leslie County
5 pharmacies
McLean County
5 pharmacies
Metcalfe County
5 pharmacies
Nicholas County
5 pharmacies
Owen County
5 pharmacies
Owsley County
5 pharmacies
Crittenden County
4 pharmacies
Garrard County
4 pharmacies
Larue County
4 pharmacies
Lee County
4 pharmacies
Lincoln County
4 pharmacies
Livingston County
4 pharmacies
Morgan County
4 pharmacies
Wolfe County
4 pharmacies
Bracken County
3 pharmacies
Cumberland County
3 pharmacies
Elliott County
3 pharmacies
Hickman County
3 pharmacies
Pendleton County
3 pharmacies
Spencer County
3 pharmacies
Trimble County
3 pharmacies
Ballard County
2 pharmacies
Lyon County
2 pharmacies
Menifee County
2 pharmacies
Todd County
2 pharmacies
Trigg County
2 pharmacies
Hancock County
1 pharmacies