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*Define: pharmacist |
Ch 450.01(15)
A person licensed by the board under s 450.03 or 450.05 |
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*Define: licensure |
Ch 450.03 (1) "No person may engage in the practice of pharmacy or use the title "pharmacist" or sell, give away, or barter drugs unless the person is licensed as a pharmacist by the board (2) "the board may issue a license as a pharmacist to any person who files satisfactory proof of qualifications under s. 450.04(3), passes the examination under s.440.05 and pays the fee specified in s.440.05(1) |
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Exceptions to licensure |
Ch 450.03(a, b, d, f, g) (a)"the offer to sell or sale of contraceptive articles... by a registered nurse" (e.g. Planned Parenthood nurse selling contraceptives) (b) " the sale of any nonprescription drug product, in an original unbroken package..." (e.g. OTCs) (d) "The delivery of complimentary samples of drug products or devices to a practitioner by a manufacturer or its agent acting in the usual course of business" (e.g. samples from drug representatives) (f)"A person who has successfully completed his or her second year in, and is enrolled at, an accredited school of pharmacy and whose practice of pharmacy is limited to performing duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed as a pharmacist by the board" (e.g. pharmacy interns... students) (g)"A person who has applied for a license... whose practice of pharmacy is limited to performing duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed as a pharmacists by the board and during the period before which the board takes final action on the persons's application |
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*Define: examination |
a test designed to determine whether an applicant is competent to engage in the practice of pharmacy |
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*Define: reciprocity |
This is for pharmacists who are already licensed in another state and want to transfer their license to a new state |
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*Define: license renewal |
Every 2 years, pharmacists must complete CE hours and apply for a license renewal to continue to legally practice pharmacy |
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When is the license renewal date for pharmacists? |
June 1st on even numbered years |
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*Define: pharmacy intern |
Ch. Phar 17.02(4) Person engaged in the practice of pharmacy pursuant to subs (1), (3), (6), and (8), or s. 450.03(1)(g)
Ch 450.03(1)(f): successfully completed his or her second year in, and is enrolled at, an accredited school of pharmacy and whose practice of pharmacy is limited to performing duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed as a pharmacist by the board" |
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*Define: internship |
Phar 17.02(5): "internship in the practice of pharmacy" means the completion of a minimum of 1500 hours in aggregate in the practice of pharmacy under subs. (1), (3), (6) and (8) |
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*Describe the 5 categories of pharmacy interns and internship experienced recognized in WI |
1. Academic internship 2. Foreign graduate internship 3. Postgraduate internship 4. Practical experience internship 5. Student non-academic internship |
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*Academic internship |
practical experience program consisting of the practice of pharmacy (not required to register and no hour restrictions) |
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*Foreign graduate Internship |
Practice of pharmacy by a person who has first filed an application with the board for original licensure and has not graduated from an institution located in this or other state |
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*Postgraduate internship |
Practice of pharmacy by a person who has first filed an application with the board for original licensure and has graduated from an institution located in this or other state |
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Hour restrictions for which types of internships? |
Foreign graduate and postgraduate interns have a maximum of 2,000 pharmacist hours they can log before they are considered to be a pharmacy technician |
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*Practical experience internship |
Practical experience acquired in another state which is comparable to an internship (no hour restriction) |
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*Student non-academic internship |
practice of pharmacy by a person which is not acquired in an academic internship - must have successfully completed 2nd year of pharmacy school AND - be enrolled at a pharmacy school - limited to performing duties constituting the practice of pharmacy under direct supervision f a supervising pharmacist |
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* List the prerequisites for pharmacist licensure |
1. Graduated from a pharmacy school approved by the board
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has obtained certification by the foreign pharmacy graduate examination committee (FPGEC) (Ch 450.04(3a)), Ch Phar 2.01(1)
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2. completed an internship in the practice of pharmacy (Ch450.04(3b)), Ch Phar 20.1(2))
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How many internship hours are required to an original pharmacist license? |
1,500 hours |
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Application procedure |
1. File application 2. Your signature 3. Proof of graduation 4. If foreign graduate then certificate from FPGEC 5. Proof of completed internship 6. Fees
** The application must be notarized |
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What is the initial credentialing fee? |
$75 |
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What do you have to do if you legal name changes? |
Notify the board with a signed affidavit that confirms your name has changed |
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What is the time frame for filing an application? |
30 days before the examination |
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Define NAPLEX |
North American Pharmacy Licensing Examination
One of the exams required to become a licensed pharmacist. Usually focuses on knowledge of drugs and therapy |
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Define MPJE |
Multi-state pharmacy jurisprudence examination
Tests more on an applicant's competence to practice within federal laws and regulations and Wisconsin laws and rules governing the practice of pharmacy |
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*Describe examination procedures involved in original and in reciprocal pharmacist licensure |
Original: NAPLEX, MPJE
Reciprocal: MPJE |
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Examination protocol |
1. you will be notified at least 10 days before the examination 2. bring a photo I.D. to the exam (drivers license or passport) 3. timing: must have completed all the requirements 4. comment on results: within 30 days after test 5. Exam review: must be within 45 days of when the test results were mailed to the pharmacist 6. Exam error 7. Re-examination |
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What are the conditions of an exam review? |
1. the time for review is limited to 1 hour 2. the exam shall be reviewed only by the applicant in the presence of a proctor 3. the proctor may not respond to inquiries by the applicant regarding allegations of examination error 4. an applicant shall be permitted only one review of the failed examination each time it is taken and failed |
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What happens if you fail the examinations 2 or more times? |
You may be required to complete additional preparation or materials before you take the exam a 3rd time |
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*Identify requirements for maintaining pharmacist licensure |
Complete 30 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years - signed statement of compliance - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) - first renewal exception (don't have to complete this the first time you renew) - maintain records |
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How long must a pharmacist maintain CE records? |
3 years past the renewal date |
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* Describe when reciprocation of pharmacist licensure into WI is possible |
When a pharmacist has a valid license in another state AND they graduated from an approved school of pharmacy AND they passed the required examinations |
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When is reciprocation of a license into WI NOT possible |
when a license was voluntarily surrendered, limited, suspended or revoked |
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Reciprocating license fee |
$128 |
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How does a license get transferred to another state? |
Through the NABP license transfer program |
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Supervising pharmacist vs. direct supervision |
Supervising pharmacist: a pharmacist who supervises and is responsible for the actions of an intern in the practice of pharmacy
Direct supervision: immediate on premises availability to continually coordinate, direct and inspect at first hand the practice of another |
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5 criteria usually found in the licensing of a pharmacist |
1. Graduation from pharmacy school 2. Completion of internship requirements 3. Attainment of a specific age 4. Passing score on the licensure exam 5. Demonstration of good moral character |
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Equivalency Exam |
Ch Phar2.06(3) Not meeting "active practice of pharmacy" requirement... board decides on an exam for the pharmacist to take before granting reciprocity |
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"active practice of pharmacy" requirements to bypass the Equivalency Exam |
-at least 2,000 hours of pharmacy practice over 4 years - at least 2,000 hours and no less than 500 hours in 3 of 4 12-month periods preceding application for licensure |
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Licensure Renewal |
1. Importance of renewal: can't legally practice pharmacy without renewing your license 2. Notice mailed : at least 30 days before renewal is due - name and address change (Ch. Pharm 5.02) 3. Fee: $128 (Ch. 440.08(2)) 4. Late renewal -late fee: $25 (Ch 440.08(3) - board role: examining license status (Ch. 450.08(2a)) - Within 5 years of renewal date (5.05(1)) - Post 5 years of renewal date: may have to take additional examinations (5.05(2)) |
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When do licenses expire? |
May 31 of even numbered years |
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Display of credentials |
Must display credentials with renewal cards provided - if a pharmacist works at more than 1 place, then their credentials should display wherever they spend the majority of their time |
