Pharmacists must have graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy and passed state and national board exams. Pharmacists must be registered with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy in order to practice. To maintain their license, pharmacists must complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.

Upon successful completion of a written certification examination, pharmacists can be certified in pharmocotherapy, nutrition, cardiology, radiopharmaceuticals, geriatrics or infectious disease. Certification is not mandatory at this time.