Top Cities by Pharmacy Count
Largest pharmacy markets in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE
312 pharmacies
RALEIGH
205 pharmacies
GREENSBORO
134 pharmacies
DURHAM
111 pharmacies
North Carolina Pharmacy Landscape
There are 4,044 registered pharmacies across 100 counties in North Carolina.
Official Registry
Primary Source
Data sourced from National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)
NC Board of Pharmacy
State Regulator
Visit official state pharmacy board website
NC CSRS
Official Program Information
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program requirements and information
NC CSRS
Clinical Login
Look up patient prescription history before dispensing controlled substances
NC CSRS
Data Submission Portal
Submit prescription dispensing data to state monitoring database
About Pharmacy Oversight in North Carolina
The North Carolina 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 North Carolina must maintain an active license and comply with ongoing regulatory requirements.
Our database includes 4,044 registered pharmacy locations across 100 counties in North Carolina, 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 (Up to 1:4 with board approval) to maintain safe pharmacy operations.
Continuing Education
Pharmacists must complete 15 hrs annually (5 live) of continuing education to maintain active licensure.
Technician Requirements
Pharmacy technicians in this state must meet the following requirement: Registration mandatory.
Intern Supervision
Pharmacy intern supervision follows this standard: Discretionary.
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: 30 days.
Prescription Monitoring Reporting
Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) reporting requirements: Daily.
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: NC Board is known for very active 'Rule-Making' and clear FAQ guidance..
Browse by County
All counties sorted by pharmacy count
Wake County
441 pharmacies
Mecklenburg County
393 pharmacies
Guilford County
214 pharmacies
Forsyth County
153 pharmacies
Buncombe County
126 pharmacies
Durham County
110 pharmacies
Gaston County
101 pharmacies
Cumberland County
97 pharmacies
New Hanover County
94 pharmacies
Cabarrus County
87 pharmacies
Catawba County
86 pharmacies
Pitt County
82 pharmacies
Iredell County
73 pharmacies
Alamance County
64 pharmacies
Union County
64 pharmacies
Robeson County
62 pharmacies
Orange County
59 pharmacies
Wayne County
53 pharmacies
Johnston County
50 pharmacies
Moore County
50 pharmacies
Onslow County
49 pharmacies
Rowan County
48 pharmacies
Harnett County
47 pharmacies
Nash County
46 pharmacies
Burke County
45 pharmacies
Brunswick County
44 pharmacies
Craven County
44 pharmacies
Caldwell County
42 pharmacies
Davidson County
42 pharmacies
Randolph County
42 pharmacies
Cleveland County
41 pharmacies
Columbus County
41 pharmacies
Rockingham County
40 pharmacies
Henderson County
38 pharmacies
Lincoln County
37 pharmacies
Surry County
36 pharmacies
Carteret County
35 pharmacies
Lenoir County
34 pharmacies
Wilson County
30 pharmacies
Pender County
29 pharmacies
Rutherford County
28 pharmacies
Lee County
27 pharmacies
Stanly County
27 pharmacies
Granville County
26 pharmacies
Dare County
24 pharmacies
Edgecombe County
24 pharmacies
Halifax County
24 pharmacies
Haywood County
24 pharmacies
Beaufort County
23 pharmacies
Duplin County
22 pharmacies
Richmond County
20 pharmacies
Sampson County
20 pharmacies
Scotland County
20 pharmacies
McDowell County
19 pharmacies
Vance County
19 pharmacies
Chatham County
18 pharmacies
Stokes County
18 pharmacies
Watauga County
18 pharmacies
Pasquotank County
17 pharmacies
Transylvania County
16 pharmacies
Cherokee County
15 pharmacies
Davie County
14 pharmacies
Franklin County
14 pharmacies
Jackson County
14 pharmacies
Macon County
14 pharmacies
Wilkes County
14 pharmacies
Bertie County
13 pharmacies
Martin County
13 pharmacies
Bladen County
12 pharmacies
Madison County
12 pharmacies
Mitchell County
12 pharmacies
Alexander County
11 pharmacies
Hertford County
11 pharmacies
Montgomery County
11 pharmacies
Person County
10 pharmacies
Ashe County
9 pharmacies
Hoke County
9 pharmacies
Pamlico County
9 pharmacies
Yadkin County
9 pharmacies
Avery County
8 pharmacies
Clay County
8 pharmacies
Greene County
8 pharmacies
Warren County
8 pharmacies
Washington County
8 pharmacies
Anson County
6 pharmacies
Caswell County
6 pharmacies
Chowan County
6 pharmacies
Currituck County
6 pharmacies
Gates County
6 pharmacies
Graham County
6 pharmacies
Yancey County
6 pharmacies
Northampton County
5 pharmacies
Perquimans County
5 pharmacies
Polk County
5 pharmacies
Swain County
5 pharmacies
Jones County
4 pharmacies
Alleghany County
3 pharmacies
Camden County
3 pharmacies
Hyde County
3 pharmacies
Tyrrell County
1 pharmacies