.pharmacy gTLD
The .pharmacy top-level domain is a community-focused gTLD created to establish a trusted, secure, and regulated online space for legitimate Internet pharmacies and related healthcare entities. It is designed to help consumers identify verified, lawfully operating online pharmacies by restricting registration to those that meet strict regulatory standards for pharmacy licensure, drug authenticity, and prescription validation.
Registration is restricted to verified online pharmacies and related entities that meet regulatory standards for pharmacy licensure, drug authenticity, and valid prescription requirements. Only entities with a registered trademark, service mark, or official business name may apply.
.pharmacy Domain Overview
The .pharmacy extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Nominet. .pharmacy was introduced in 2014. There are currently 1,138 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 1.1%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .pharmacy is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .pharmacy?
The .pharmacy TLD was applied for by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) under ICANN’s New gTLD Program. It was approved and signed by ICANN on June 19, 2014, and officially delegated to the DNS root zone on September 5, 2014. NABP partnered with Nominet to operate the registry, aiming to combat counterfeit drug sales and protect patient safety by ensuring only verified pharmacies can use the domain. The initiative includes support from global pharmacy organizations including FIP, the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies, and LegitScript.
Did you know?
The .pharmacy TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .pharmacy Used For?
The .pharmacy TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Verified online pharmacies
Pharmaceutical compliance portals
Healthcare provider websites
Regulatory authority domains
Patient safety information sites
Popular Websites
How Many .pharmacy Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
1,138
DNSSEC Adoption
1.1%
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How Does .pharmacy Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .pharmacy |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 1,138 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 1.1% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Nominet |
| Introduced | 2014-09-05 |
| Restrictions | Registration is restricted to verified online pharmacies and related entities that meet regulatory standards for pharmacy licensure, drug authenticity, and valid prescription requirements. Only entities with a registered trademark, service mark, or official business name may apply. |
How Available Are .pharmacy Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .pharmacy domains by character length. Currently 744 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
744
Peak Saturation
7.7%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
1.5%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 2 | 7.7% | |
| 2 chars | 10 | 1.5% | |
| 3 chars | 33 | 0.19% | |
| 4 chars | 42 | 0.01% | |
| 5 chars | 53 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 68 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 102 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 105 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 92 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 86 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 85 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 66 | <0.01% |
Top DNS Providers
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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Eligibility
Applicants must be licensed pharmacies or verified healthcare entities with valid trademarks or business names, compliant with local and international pharmaceutical regulations. Registration requires submission of proof of licensure and is subject to audit and enforcement by the registry.
Open Registration
The .pharmacy TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .pharmacy domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .pharmacy Data Compiled?
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Zone File Analysis
Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.