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1. How many members serve 5 members; 5-year terms
on the state board of phar-
macy, and how long is each
term of service?
2. How many public mem- ALL pharmacists
bers (non-pharmacists), -3 are appointed by governor: 1 in chain retail, 1 in independent
and how many pharma- pharmacy, 1 in hospital pharmacy
cists serve on the board of -2 are elected by APA
pharmacy?
3. What is the name of the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP)
agency that issues phar-
macist licenses?
4. What are the pharmacist li- -1500 hours of intern hours; 400h must be obtained after 2nd year
censure requirements? of school
-Scaled score of 75 on MPJE and NAPLEX
-State Board interview
5. How long does a phar- 10 days for each
macist have to notify the
board of a change in name,
home address, or employ-
er?
6. What are the CPE require- 30h needed every 2 years (renewed on Dec. 31st of even years); 6h
ments (e.g. how many must be LIVE
hours per renewal period,
how long is the renew-
al period, are live hours
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required, any specific CPE
topic requirements)?
7. How often in the pharma- December 31st every 2 years on EVEN years
cist license renewed?
8. If a pharmacist's license UNDER 5 years:
lapses, what action can be Pay the license renewal fee, then pay 10$/month penalty for every
taken to reinstate the li- month lapsed (does NOT exceed 5 years), 15 hours CE (3 LIVE) per
cense year up to 5 years
OVER 5 years:
In order to get reinstated, be approved by the Board (satisfactory
examination by the Board)
9. Are there any special re- NUCLEAR:
quirements to become a -200h of didactic training in a nuclear pharmacy
nuclear pharmacist, con- -500h of practical experience under the supervision of a licensed
sultant pharmacist or oth- nuclear pharmacist
er specialty pharmacist?
CONSULTANT:
-Complete initial 8h LIVE certification course with passing score of
75
-Remain certified: Pharmacist must complete 8h every 2 years of
LIVE consultant-approved CE
10. Are preceptors required They are NOT required to register with the Board
to register with the state
board? *REQUIREMENTS:
List any requirements to -Express willingness to serve
become a preceptor: -Been licensed for 2 years
-Complete Board-approved training once every 2 years
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11. Do individuals need to sub- NO
mit fingerprints to register
as an intern?
12. Are interns required to NO
have a criminal back-
ground check?
13. Is there a maximum in- Completion of pharmacy school (november after graduation)
ternship duration?
14. How many intern hours 1500 hours; 400h attained after completing 2nd year, and 1100h
are required? during P4 year
For the 400h: Traditional pharmacy setting with Board-approved
preceptor. Must work at least 1h on any day; must be employed
minimum 4h/week.
15. Is there a maximum phar- 3 interns to 1 pharmacist
macist-intern supervision
ratio?
16. If applicable, what is the 17 years old
minimum age to become a
pharmacy technician?
17. Do technicians have to be They register with the Board; 17yo, of good moral character, submit
licensed or registered? background check
Renewal every 2 years on ODD years
18. Complete a Board-approved training program within 6mo of reg-
istering and submit to Board within 10 days of completion