Washington Pharmacy Registry & Compliance Directory

Comprehensive database of pharmacy locations across 39 counties

1,997
Active Pharmacies
39
Counties Covered
NPPES
Data Source

Top Cities by Pharmacy Count

Largest pharmacy markets in Washington

SEATTLE 234 pharmacies
SPOKANE 103 pharmacies
TACOMA 88 pharmacies
VANCOUVER 82 pharmacies

Washington Pharmacy Landscape

There are 1,997 registered pharmacies across 39 counties in Washington.

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

About Pharmacy Oversight in Washington

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

Our database includes 1,997 registered pharmacy locations across 39 counties in Washington, 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 30 hrs biennially of continuing education to maintain active licensure.
Technician Requirements
Pharmacy technicians in this state must meet the following requirement: Certification + licensure required.
Intern Supervision
Pharmacy intern supervision follows this standard: 1:1.
Remote Pharmacy
Remote pharmacy work and telepharmacy services are governed by these rules: Widely 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: Daily.
PMP Query Requirements
Before dispensing controlled substances, pharmacists must check the Prescription Monitoring Program: Mandatory for Opioids/Benzos.
Board Inspection Focus
State pharmacy board inspections frequently focus on: WA does not use 'Board of Pharmacy'—it uses a Quality Assurance Commission..

Browse by County

All counties sorted by pharmacy count

King County 608 pharmacies
Pierce County 213 pharmacies
Snohomish County 202 pharmacies
Spokane County 164 pharmacies
Clark County 101 pharmacies
Thurston County 71 pharmacies
Yakima County 68 pharmacies
Kitsap County 62 pharmacies
Whatcom County 58 pharmacies
Benton County 57 pharmacies
Skagit County 49 pharmacies
Lewis County 27 pharmacies
Cowlitz County 26 pharmacies
Clallam County 24 pharmacies
Grant County 24 pharmacies
Grays Harbor County 23 pharmacies
Chelan County 21 pharmacies
Kittitas County 21 pharmacies
Franklin County 19 pharmacies
Island County 17 pharmacies
Okanogan County 16 pharmacies
Mason County 15 pharmacies
Walla Walla County 15 pharmacies
Douglas County 13 pharmacies
Whitman County 13 pharmacies
Pacific County 11 pharmacies
Stevens County 11 pharmacies
Jefferson County 10 pharmacies
Asotin County 9 pharmacies
San Juan County 5 pharmacies
Klickitat County 4 pharmacies
Lincoln County 4 pharmacies
Pend Oreille County 4 pharmacies
Adams County 3 pharmacies
Columbia County 2 pharmacies
Garfield County 2 pharmacies
Ferry County 1 pharmacies
Skamania County 1 pharmacies
Wahkiakum County 1 pharmacies