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List the 5 criteria typically found in the licensing of a pharmacist |
1) Graduation from pharmacy school
2) Completion of specified internship requirements 3) Attainment of a specific age 4) A passing score on the licensure examination 5) Demonstration of good moral character |
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Define: "License Transfer"
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Occasionally a license can be granted in another state without having to retake boards.
In this instance qualifications are reviewed by the NABP and a license can be granted in the second state based upon the licensure in the first state. |
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What is the license renewal date for pharmacists?
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June 1st on even-numbered years
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How many Continuing Education (CE) credits are required for license renewal?
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30 hours every 2 years
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What happens when you fail a licensing exam 2 or more times?
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The board requires additional preparation as directed and approved by the board
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How long must CE records be kept after license renewal?
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3 years past the renewal date
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Define: "Academic Internship"
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A practical experience program consisting of the practice of pharmacy sponsored by a professional B.S or Pharm.D. granting institution located in this or another state
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Define: "Foreign Graduate Internship"
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The practice of pharmacy by someone who has filed for a license but has not graduated from an institution in this or other state
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Define: "Intern"
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A person engaged in the practice of pharmacy under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
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What is the minimum number of internship hours required before licensure?
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1500 hours
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Define: "Postgraduate Internship"
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The practice of pharmacy by a person who has applied for a license and has graduated from a Pharm.D. program
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Define: "Practical Experience Internship"
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Practical experienced acquired in another state which is comparable to an internship
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Define: "Student Non-Academic Internship"
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Practice of pharmacy which is not acquired in an academic internship.
Requires the following: 1) Successful completion of the 2nd year of pharmacy school 2) Currently enrolled 3) Limited to duties under the supervising pharmacist |
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Up to how many categories can a pharmacy be licensed in?
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16
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Define: "PIC"
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Pharmacist-In-Charge
A responsible party designated by the owner to ensure the pharmacy and all personnel comply with applicable laws and regulations. Typically a person can only be a PIC at one store. |
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Do Mail Order pharmacies have to abide by the same laws as in-state pharmacies?
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Generally no, most commonly some states may require that the pharmacy be licensed in the state of residence and to comply with special recordkeeping
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Define: "VIPPS"
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Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites
An accreditation performed by the NABP which is a seal of approval for internet pharmacies. |
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Define: "NAPLEX"
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North Ameircan Pharmacy Licensing Examination
One of the exams required to become a license pharmacist. Generally focuses on knowledge of drugs and therapy. |
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What are the qualification requirements for an original license?
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1) Graduated from a school or college of pharmacy approved by the board
OR 2) Has obtained certification by the foreign pharmacy graduate examination committee AND 3) Has completed an internship in the practice of pharmacy |
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What is required on the application for original licensure?
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1) Applicant signature
2) Statement from school confirming graduation 3) If foreign graduate, certification from foreign pharmacy graduate examination committee 4) Evidence of completion of an internship 5) Fees |
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When will the applicant be made an admission card to a licensure examination?
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10 days prior to the date
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What is the time frame given to make comments or object to examination results?
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30 days
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What is the time frame given to an applicant who has failed an examination who wishes to have a review?
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45 days from the date the results were mailed to the applicant
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What are the conditions of an exam review?
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1) Time is limited to one hour
2) It shall be reviewed only by the applicant in the presence of a proctor 3) The proctor may not respond to inquiries 4) An applicant is given only one review per failed exam |
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What is the minimal amount of intern hours required for licensure?
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1,500 hours
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What type of internship does not require registration with the board of pharmacy?
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An academic internship
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How many intern hours are required in a foreign graduate internship?
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2,000 hours, then a license must be attained
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How many intern hours are required in a postgraduate internship?
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2,000 hours, then a license must be attained
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How long must a pharmacist retain evidence of CE completion?
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Three years after the renewal date for said license
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