Massachusetts Pharmacy Registry & Compliance Directory

Comprehensive database of pharmacy locations across 15 counties

1,628
Active Pharmacies
14
Counties Covered
NPPES
Data Source

Top Cities by Pharmacy Count

Largest pharmacy markets in Massachusetts

BOSTON 83 pharmacies
WORCESTER 55 pharmacies
SPRINGFIELD 50 pharmacies
DORCHESTER 45 pharmacies

Massachusetts Pharmacy Landscape

There are 1,628 registered pharmacies across 14 counties in Massachusetts.

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

About Pharmacy Oversight in Massachusetts

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

Our database includes 1,628 registered pharmacy locations across 14 counties in Massachusetts, 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 1:4 (Certified) to maintain safe pharmacy operations.
Continuing Education
Pharmacists must complete 20 hrs annually (5 live, 2 law) of continuing education to maintain active licensure.
Technician Requirements
Pharmacy technicians in this state must meet the following requirement: Registration + 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: Limited to data 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: Immediately.
Prescription Monitoring Reporting
Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) reporting requirements: Within 24 hours (MassPAT).
PMP Query Requirements
Before dispensing controlled substances, pharmacists must check the Prescription Monitoring Program: Mandatory for Sch II-V.
Board Inspection Focus
State pharmacy board inspections frequently focus on: MA has strict rules regarding the 'Professional Continuity' of the PIC..

Browse by County

All counties sorted by pharmacy count

Middlesex County 334 pharmacies
Suffolk County 219 pharmacies
Worcester County 186 pharmacies
Essex County 171 pharmacies
Norfolk County 165 pharmacies
Bristol County 154 pharmacies
Hampden County 115 pharmacies
Plymouth County 113 pharmacies
Barnstable County 65 pharmacies
Berkshire County 43 pharmacies
Hampshire County 38 pharmacies
Franklin County 12 pharmacies
Nantucket County 7 pharmacies
Dukes County 5 pharmacies