The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy was established by legislative action in 1887 with the intent that the composition of the board reflects the demographics of the pharmacy profession. This Board is vested with the authority to carry out the purposes of and enforce Title 34, Chapter 23 of the Practice of Pharmacy Act 205 and Title 20, Chapter 2 of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act. The practice of pharmacy and the management and operation of pharmacies are hereby declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare of the people of Alabama, and thereby are subject to regulation and control in the public interest by a Board of nine members. They are assisted by an administrative staff headed by an executive secretary appointed by the Board. Beginning January 1, 2026, the board shall consist of nine members who are residents of this state. Membership of the Board shall be as follows:
- One hospital pharmacist who is appointed by the Governor
- One chain pharmacist who is appointed by the Governor
- One independent pharmacist who is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor
- One specialty pharmacist, such as a nuclear, home infusion, compounding only, or consultant pharmacist, who is appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
- One institutional pharmacist, such as a non-hospital, nursing home, assisted living, or prison pharmacist, who is appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate
- One academic pharmacist who is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor
- One at-large pharmacist appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
- One registered pharmacy technician appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate
- One at-large consumer who is appointed by the Governor
