Pharmacists

Question 1

Requirements for Pharmacists

Answer 1

1. application + photo +fee
2. 18 years of age
3. good moral character
4. Graduated w/BS in pharmacy of 5 year course or PharmD school
5. Intern hours -1440 hours needed if graduated >2yrs
6. pass Naplex and MPJE (after board receives transcript and ATT from NABP)
7. Good moral character and criminal background check (fingerprinting)

Question 2

Graduates from Foreign country (not accredited by ACPE or equivalent )

Answer 2

1. 18 years of age + initial licensure application + passport photo + application fee
2. Graduated with BS w/5 yrs of study or PharmD
3. valid certification from Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee of NAPB
4. 1440 intern hours - register as intern and complete hours in 2 yrs
5. Pass NAPLEX and MPJE (after board receives transcript and ATT from NABP)
6. good moral character and criminal history background check

Question 3

Examination score

Answer 3

Min of 75 for passing

Question 4

RPH license renewal

Answer 4

Biennial - every 2 years

Question 5

notify board of name change, address

Answer 5

30 days

Question 6

CE hours
1 credit = 1 hr

Answer 6

30 credits
10 credits of didactic instruction (in person instruction via telephone, or electronic that is interactive. not videotaped)
3 credits = pharamacy law applicable to practice of pharmacy in NJ
1 credit = prescription opioid drugs/can not be carried over
2 = immunizations
collabrative rph = 10 hours related to topic in agreement

Question 7

CE hours

Answer 7

1 hour = 1 credit
teaching and research (not full time basis) = 3 credits for each program max of 6 credits
Preceptor in externship = 3 credits per student; max of 6 credits
preceptor for internship= 3 credits per 160 hours of work; max of 6 credits
publication = 3 credits per article ; max 6 credits

Question 8

PIC

Answer 8

employed for a minimum of 35 hours per week.

PIC only at one pharmacy or if retail and hospital

Question 9

Good moral Character

Answer 9

1. NOT presently engaged in drug or alcohol use likely to impair ability to practice pharmacy - at this time or anytime within previous 365 days
2. not convicted of violating any law of any state relating to controlled dangerous substances or other habit forming drugs
3. not been convicted of violating any law relating to practice of pharmacy
4. convicted of crime involving moral turpitude
5. has not had license suspended or revoked in any jursidiction pertaining to practice of pharmacy

Question 10

Reciprocal Licensure

Answer 10

1. 18 yrs of age + application + passport size ID
2. Fee
3. Graduated from BS in pharmacy or PharmD
4. 1500 hours in pharmacy practice in last two years
5. Pass MPJE after submitting all required documentation to board
6. Good moral character and criminal background check
   - Same for foreign graduates/pharmacist s

Question 11

Display of license

Answer 11

Displayed conspicuously in view of public in pharmacist place of employment
- IF at more than one pharmacy - carry wallet size license

Question 12

Replacement License

Answer 12

Pay fee and proof of identity and reasonable proof that license was loss or return to board for destruction

Question 13

Name change on license

Answer 13

submit proof of name change or certified copy of court order/ marriage certificate (retained by board)
pay fee then return initial license and replacement license is issued

Question 14

License Renewal

Answer 14

at least 60 days prior to expiration
Submit RENEWAL Application + fees

Question 15

Inactive

Answer 15

shall not engage in practice of pharmacy or hold himself eligible to engage in practice in NJ

Question 16

Late Renewal

Answer 16

Within 30 days of expiration = renewal application + RENEWAL FEE + Late FEE
“License valid and licensee shall not be deemed practicing without a license”

Question 17

Suspended license

Answer 17

IF not renewed Within 30 days of expiration and license suspended without a hearing

Question 18

License reACTivation = INACTIVE

Answer 18

1. Renewal application
2. List of employment during time (name, address, phone # )
3. renewal fee for biennial period (if during first yr then full fee, if during second year pay 1/2 fee)
4. CE credits during period prior to renewal period (if rph in another state then goes by that state’s CE requirements)
5. Board may require applicant to pass examination or assessment, refresher course or other requirements if they deem practice deficencies

Question 19

License Suspension

Answer 19

1. Reinstatement application
2. list of employment during time (name, address, #)
3. Renewal FEE
4. PAST DUE FEE
5. REINSTATEMENT FEE
6. CE credits
7. examination/refresher course maybe required

Question 20

Breaks

Answer 20

1) The pharmacist shall remain in the pharmacy or, in the case of a pharmacy department, in the pharmacy department building, and shall be accessible for emergencies or for counseling if requested.

2) The pharmacy shall remain open during the restroom or meal breaks, provided a pharmacy employee remains present in the pharmacy, for patient-related services, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

a) The receipt of new written prescriptions.

b) The dispensing of prescription medications that have been checked by the pharmacist.

Question 21

During breaks

Answer 21

Pharmacy employees may receive new written prescriptions and dispense prescription medications that have been checked by the pharmacist

Question 22

Drive thru windows

Answer 22

Must have hours that the pharmacy is open and the name of the pharmacist-in-charge in plain view of the public