NMBOP: 16.19.02 EXAMINATIONS

Question 1

Define

“ACPE”

Answer 1

“ACPE” Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

Question 2

Define

“FPGEE”

Answer 2

Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination

Question 3

Define

“MPJE”

Answer 3

Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination

Question 4

Define

“NABP”

Answer 4

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

Question 5

Define

“NAPLEX”

Answer 5

North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination

Question 6

Question: What are the requirements for licensure by examination for pharmacists?

Answer 6

1. Examinations Required:
   
   • Applicants must pass the NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) and the MPJE (Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination).
2. NAPLEX Requirements:
   
   • Graduation: Applicants must be graduates from a college of pharmacy accredited by the ACPE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education).
   • Passing Score: Candidates must achieve a passing score as set by the NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy) to pass the NAPLEX.
   • Score Transfer: Candidates taking the NAPLEX in participating states may transfer scores in compliance with the NABP score transfer program. They must pay the required fee to the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy and meet additional requirements set by the board, provided New Mexico participates in the score transfer program.
   • MPJE Eligibility: Only score-transfer applicants who have passed the NAPLEX and received their score may take the MPJE.
3. MPJE Requirements:
   
   • Passing Score: Candidates must achieve a passing score as set by the NABP to pass the MPJE.
4. Graduates from Non-ACPE Accredited Schools:
   
   • Application: Submit an application on a form supplied by the board.
   • Internship Requirements: Complete the internship requirements as specified in 16.19.5 NMAC.
   • Certification: Successfully complete the NABP FPGEE (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination) certification program.
5. Work Experience from Another Country:
   
   • Applicants with work experience as a pharmacist in another country may petition the board to accept this experience in lieu of the internship requirements. The board may accept all, a portion, or none of the experience as a substitute for internship requirements.

Question 7

Question: What are the rules regarding repeating the NAPLEX and MPJE examinations?

Answer 7

1. General Rules for Repeats:
   
   • A candidate who fails either the NAPLEX or MPJE may repeat the examination by submitting the proper application and fee.
   • A candidate may not take either examination more than four consecutive times without passing.
   • The time limit to pass each examination is three years from the first attempt.
   • Failure to complete an examination counts as an attempt.
2. Waiting Periods:
   
   • NAPLEX: Candidates who fail or do not complete the NAPLEX must wait at least 45 days before retaking the exam.
   • MPJE: Candidates who fail or do not complete the MPJE must wait at least 30 days before retaking the exam.

Question 8

Question: What is required for the completion of the internship before being admitted to the examination?

Answer 8

Answer:

• Completion Certification: No applicant may be admitted to the examination until the required internship has been completed and certified by the Board.

Question 9

Question: What qualifications are recognized by the board for licensure?

Answer 9

Diploma Insufficiency: The board does not recognize the diploma of any school or college of pharmacy as sufficient qualifications for licensure.

Question 10

Question: What are the requirements for reinstatement of a pharmacy license?

Answer 10

1. General Reinstatement Requirements:
   
   • Examinations: The board may require an applicant for reinstatement, for any reason including revocation, to pass any combination of the NAPLEX and MPJE.
   • Criteria: The criteria for passing these examinations are the same as required for initial licensure.
2. For Pharmacists Inactive 2 to 6 Years:
   
   • Submit Renewal Form: Complete and submit the renewal form.
   • Fees: Pay past renewal fees and reinstatement fees.
   • Continuing Education: Provide proof of continuing education for each inactive renewal period.
   • Internship: Submit proof of completing a minimum of 60 hours of internship for each year of inactivity.
   • MPJE: Successfully complete the MPJE.
3. Alternative to Fees and Continuing Education:
   
   • Internship & Exams: Instead of paying past renewal fees, reinstatement fees, and providing proof of continuing education, an inactive pharmacist may:
     
     • Complete the internship (60 hours for each year of inactivity).
     • Successfully pass both the NAPLEX and MPJE.
4. For Pharmacists Inactive 6 Years or More:
   
   • Internship: Complete a minimum of 60 hours of internship for each year of inactivity.
   • Examinations: Successfully pass both the NAPLEX and MPJE.