Florida Pharmacist License

Pharmacist in Florida

A license is necessary to practice pharmacy in Florida.

Requirements include:

  • Must pass the NAPLEX
  • Must pass the MPJE
  • 2080 internship hours if you did not graduate after Jan 1, 2001 with a Pharm D
  • Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy
  • Application fees

Foreign graduates and non-US citizen have additional requirements:

  • FPGEC certification

Florida also allows licensure by endorsement.

For more information, visit the Florida Board of Pharmacy.

http://www.floridaspharmacy.gov/

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District of Columbia Pharmacist License

Pharmacist in District of Columbia

A license is necessary to practice pharmacy in the District of Columbia.

Requirements include:

  • Must pass the NAPLEX
  • Must pass the MPJE
  • Internship hours
  • Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy

Foreign graduates and non-US citizen have additional requirements:

  • FPGEC certification

The District of Columbia also allows licensure by reciprocity.

For more information, visit the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy.

https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/board-pharmacy

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Delaware Pharmacist License

Pharmacist in Delaware

A license is necessary to practice pharmacy in the state of Delaware.

Requirements include:

  • Must pass the NAPLEX
  • Must pass the MPJE
  • Internship hours
  • Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy
  • Application fees

Foreign graduates and non-US citizen have additional requirements:

  • FPGEC certification

Delaware also allows licensure by reciprocity.

For more information, visit the Delaware Board of Pharmacy.

https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/pharmacy/

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Connecticut Pharmacist License

Pharmacist in Connecticut

A license is necessary to practice pharmacy in the state of Connecticut.

Requirements include:

  • Must pass the NAPLEX
  • Must pass the MPJE
  • Internship hours
  • Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy

Foreign graduates and non-US citizen have additional requirements:

  • FPGEC certification

Connecticut also allows licensure by reciprocity.

For more information, visit the Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy.

https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Drug-Control-Division/Commission-of-Pharmacy/The-Commission-of-Pharmacy

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Colorado Pharmacist License

Pharmacist in Colorado

A license is necessary to practice pharmacy in the state of Colorado.

Requirements include:

  • Must pass the NAPLEX
  • Must pass the MPJE
  • Internship hours
  • Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy

Foreign graduates and non-US citizen have additional requirements:

  • FPGEC certification

Colorado also allows licensure by reciprocity.

For more information, visit the Colorado Board of Pharmacy.

https://dpo.colorado.gov/Pharmacy

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California Pharmacist License

Pharmacist in California

A license is necessary to practice pharmacy in the state of California.

Requirements include:

  • Must pass the NAPLEX
  • Must pass the California Jurisprudence Exam
  • Internship hours
  • Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy
  • Application fees

Foreign graduates and non-US citizen have additional requirements:

  • FPGEC certification

California does not allow reciprocity.

For more information, visit the California Board of Pharmacy.

https://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/

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Arkansas Pharmacist License

Pharmacist in Arkansas

A license is necessary to practice pharmacy in the state of Arkansas.

Requirements include:

  • Must pass the NAPLEX
  • Must pass the Arkansas Jurisprudence Exam
  • Internship hours
  • Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy

Application also requires:

  • Application fees

Foreign graduates and non-US citizen have additional requirements:

  • FPGEC certification

Arkansas also allows licensure by reciprocity.

For more information, visit the Arkansas Arkansas Department of Health.

http://pharmacyboard.arkansas.gov/Pages/default.aspx

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Industry Pharmacist

There are a variety of job roles for a pharmacist in the pharmaceutical industry. Most involve market research, regulatory affairs, and clinical development. Major pharmaceutical companies are usually located along the east and west coasts in the US so relocation may be necessary.

Industry pharmacists work with a team of professionals to bring a new drug to the market or to manage an existing drug that is already on the market. The corporate workday is usually 8-9 hours a day, but occasionally some work may be required outside of the office. Many entry level pharmacists enter the industry in drug sales, drug safety, or medical writing.

Salary for industry pharmacists in the US vary depending on position and pharmacists usually move around from one position to another in the industry.

Arizona Pharmacist License

Pharmacist in Arizona

A license is necessary to practice pharmacy in the state of Arizona.

Requirements include:

  • Must pass the NAPLEX
  • Must pass the MPJE
  • Internship hours
  • Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy
  • Proof of legal US residency

Application also requires:

  • Application fee
  • Arizon Fingerprint Clearance Card

Foreign graduates and non-US citizen have additional requirements:

  • FPGEC certification

Arizona also allows licensure by reciprocity.

For more information, visit the Arizona Board of Pharmacy.

https://pharmacy.az.gov/

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Alaska Pharmacist License

Pharmacist in Alaska

A license is necessary to practice pharmacy in the state of Alaska.

Requirements include:

  • Must pass the NAPLEX
  • Must pass the MPJE
  • Internship hours
  • Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy
  • 2 affidavits from reputable citizens to attest good moral character

Application also requires:

  • Application and license fees

Foreign graduates and non-US citizen have additional requirements:

  • FPGEC certification

Alaska also allows licensure by reciprocity.

For more information, visit the Alaska Board of Pharmacy.

https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy.aspx

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