California Criminal Convictions and Pharmacist Discipline.

Last Updated on: 5th August 2026, 06:08 pm

In California pharmacists and pharmacy technicians face discipline by the Board of Pharmacy, including license revocation, after getting certain types of criminal convictions. The Board also has the authority to withhold licenses from applicants who have been convicted of a crime in the past seven years that was substantially related to pharmaceuticals. In fact, there are some criminal convictions that might stop an applicant from receiving a pharmaceutical license no matter how old the offense is. These include:

• a serious crime, like rape, murder, or grand theft, or
• a sex crime that requires the applicant to register as a Tier II or Tier III offender

The California Criminal Defense Lawyers at Federal Lawyers represent people accused of crimes and we have experience helping pharmacists keep their licenses in disciplinary actions. In this article, you will learn more about criminal convictions and pharmacist discipline in California. If you have further questions after reading, feel free to contact us for a consultation. We will cover:

• What body regulates pharmacists in California?
• What types of convictions can trigger Board discipline?
• How can I fight for my license?
• How does the 7-year rule apply to pharmacist?

What body regulates pharmacists in California?

Under the auspices of the California Department of Consumer Affairs, The Board of Pharmacy, regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns Their mission is one of public protection. Their responsibilities include disciplining licensees convicted of certain crimes by placing them on probation or suspending or revoking licenses.

What types of convictions can trigger Board discipline?