Pharmacist Licensure Requirements Flashcards
Requirements to apply for licensure
21+ years
Be of good moral character
Meet education, examination, and experience requirements
Application fees: new and transfer/reciprocity
Initial license fees
$115 application fee
$179 registration fee and $45 CE fee
Application fees: foreign grad
Same as the new and transfer/reciprocity applicants, but also need to pay a $70 intern license
CE hours needed for renewal
45 hours
CE hour specifics: how many hours can be self-study?
Up to 22
CE hour specifics: how many hours need to be “reducing med error” CE?
3
CE hour specifics: how many hours need to be dedicated to compounding?
3
CE hour specifics: how many hours need to be related to CDTM if you work in that area?
5
How many years do you need to keep CE hours for in your records?
6 years
Do any extra CE hours roll over to your next renewal period?
No
Minimum intern hours needed for a PharmD
None
Minimum intern hours needed for a BSPharm
1040 hours
Minimum intern hours needed for a foreign grad
2080 hours after passing the NAPLEX
Pharmacist graduation requirements
ACPE-accredited PharmD program or BSPharm
Foreign pharmacy program for foreign grads
Exams required for licensure
NAPLEX and MPJE within 5 years
