GA MPJE- pharmacy operations (2024-
2026) Questions and Answers.
How many members serve on the state board of pharmacy, and how long is each term of
service? - Answer 8 members
5-year terms
How many public members (non-pharmacists) and how many pharmacists serve on the board
of pharmacy? - Answer 1 public member (non-pharmacist)
7 pharmacists
What is the name of the agency that issues pharmacist licenses? - Answer Georgia Board of
Pharmacy
What is the minimum age to become a licensed pharmacist? - Answer 18 years old
What exams are required for pharmacist licensure? - Answer NAPLEX, MPJE
How long does a pharmacist have to notify the board of a change in home address or employer?
- Answer 10 days
What are the continuing pharmaceutical education (CPE) requirements for pharmacists? (how
many hrs per renewal period, how long is the renewal period, are live hrs required, and specifc
CPE topic requirements?) - Answer CPE 30 every 2 years
How often is the pharmacist license renewed? - Answer Every 2 years (even number years)
by Dec 31 (biennial or every other year)
If a pharmacist's license lapses, what action can be taken to reinstate the license? - Answer If
administratively lapsed for failure to renew:
1. Pay the reinstatement fee plus a renewal fee for each period not renewed
2. Complete and submit 30 hrs of CPE
3.Applicants will be included in the CPE audit pool for the next renewal cycle
4. Board my request to meet with licensee prior to reinstatement
If lapsed less than 4 years and have been actively practicing:
1. Must submit written request to the Board for reinstatement/ reactivation
, 2. Pay all back renewal and or penalty fees
3. Complete and submit proof of 30 hrs of CPE in the last 2 years
4. Submit a CV indicating past work activities back to the date of license expiration
5. If licensed in another state, have verification of license forwarded to the Board
6. If administratively lapsed due to non-renewal, may also require inclusion in the CE audit pool
for the upcoming renewal cycle and may request to meet with the licensee prior to being
reinstated
If lapsed greater than 4 years and have not been actively practicing:
1. Must apply to the Board for reinstatement/reactivation
2. Re-take and pass the MPJE
3. Complete and submit 30 hours of CPE
4.Pay all back renewal and or penalty fees
What are the requirements to become a nuclear pharmacist? - Answer Must be Board of
Pharmaceutical Specialties certified OR complete a minimum of 200 contact hours of didactic
instruction in nuclear pharmacy and a minimum of 500 hours clinical nuclear pharmacy training
Are preceptors required to register with the state board? - Answer No
Do individuals need to submit fingerprints to register as an intern? - Answer No
Are interns required to have a criminal background check? - Answer Yes
When does an intern license expire? - Answer After 5 years, may be renewed at the Board's
discretion
How many intern hours are required? - Answer 1500 hours
What type of intern hours are required? - Answer Must include practice experience in both a
retail and hospital pharmacy practice setting
What is the ratio of interns for each pharmacist in a community/hospital setting? - Answer 1
intern to 1 pharmacist for both community and hospital settings
Under what conditions can the number of interns per pharmacist increase? - Answer The
board may consider and approve an application to increase the ratio in a pharmacy located in a
licensed hospital
2026) Questions and Answers.
How many members serve on the state board of pharmacy, and how long is each term of
service? - Answer 8 members
5-year terms
How many public members (non-pharmacists) and how many pharmacists serve on the board
of pharmacy? - Answer 1 public member (non-pharmacist)
7 pharmacists
What is the name of the agency that issues pharmacist licenses? - Answer Georgia Board of
Pharmacy
What is the minimum age to become a licensed pharmacist? - Answer 18 years old
What exams are required for pharmacist licensure? - Answer NAPLEX, MPJE
How long does a pharmacist have to notify the board of a change in home address or employer?
- Answer 10 days
What are the continuing pharmaceutical education (CPE) requirements for pharmacists? (how
many hrs per renewal period, how long is the renewal period, are live hrs required, and specifc
CPE topic requirements?) - Answer CPE 30 every 2 years
How often is the pharmacist license renewed? - Answer Every 2 years (even number years)
by Dec 31 (biennial or every other year)
If a pharmacist's license lapses, what action can be taken to reinstate the license? - Answer If
administratively lapsed for failure to renew:
1. Pay the reinstatement fee plus a renewal fee for each period not renewed
2. Complete and submit 30 hrs of CPE
3.Applicants will be included in the CPE audit pool for the next renewal cycle
4. Board my request to meet with licensee prior to reinstatement
If lapsed less than 4 years and have been actively practicing:
1. Must submit written request to the Board for reinstatement/ reactivation
, 2. Pay all back renewal and or penalty fees
3. Complete and submit proof of 30 hrs of CPE in the last 2 years
4. Submit a CV indicating past work activities back to the date of license expiration
5. If licensed in another state, have verification of license forwarded to the Board
6. If administratively lapsed due to non-renewal, may also require inclusion in the CE audit pool
for the upcoming renewal cycle and may request to meet with the licensee prior to being
reinstated
If lapsed greater than 4 years and have not been actively practicing:
1. Must apply to the Board for reinstatement/reactivation
2. Re-take and pass the MPJE
3. Complete and submit 30 hours of CPE
4.Pay all back renewal and or penalty fees
What are the requirements to become a nuclear pharmacist? - Answer Must be Board of
Pharmaceutical Specialties certified OR complete a minimum of 200 contact hours of didactic
instruction in nuclear pharmacy and a minimum of 500 hours clinical nuclear pharmacy training
Are preceptors required to register with the state board? - Answer No
Do individuals need to submit fingerprints to register as an intern? - Answer No
Are interns required to have a criminal background check? - Answer Yes
When does an intern license expire? - Answer After 5 years, may be renewed at the Board's
discretion
How many intern hours are required? - Answer 1500 hours
What type of intern hours are required? - Answer Must include practice experience in both a
retail and hospital pharmacy practice setting
What is the ratio of interns for each pharmacist in a community/hospital setting? - Answer 1
intern to 1 pharmacist for both community and hospital settings
Under what conditions can the number of interns per pharmacist increase? - Answer The
board may consider and approve an application to increase the ratio in a pharmacy located in a
licensed hospital
