LAW EXAM 3 MCPHS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
What two exams do pharmacists need to take?
NAPLEX and MPJE
What is reciprocity?
Getting a license in another state from having a license in good standing in another jurisdiction
Age to take NAPLEX or MPJE?
18 at the time of the exam or above
What does it take to be a pharmacist?
Graduate from ACPE accredited/Board approved college of pharmacy; 1500 hours of experience as an
intern under the supervision of a board approved pharmacist preceptor; good moral character with
virtues of a person generally recognized as good to public health, safety and welfare Also, pass the
boards with 75%
Does your pharmacist license work in more than 1 state?
Nope, you need 1 license for each state. You can gain them through reciprocity though.
Is the NAPLEX scaled?
yes
Is the MPJE scaled?
,Nope
What happens to the licenses you gain through reciprocity if you lose your license in one state?
You may lose all your other licenses too even if you did nothing wrong in those states.
What is the NABP and what do they do?
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. They act as an agent of the board and conduct preliminary
evaluation of an pharmacist applicant's qualifications. NABP does approval for personal registration by
reciprocity.
When do pharmacist registrations expire?
12/31 of each even number year. Remember, employee is EVEN
How do you renew a pharmacist license 0-60 days after expiration?
You most likely can just renew it
What happens if you renew a license 2 years after expiration?
Becomes much harder, might need to take naplex, MPJE, or Ces
When do store licenses expire?
12/31 every odd year. Remember stOre ODD
How many hours of continuing education does a pharmacist need per year?
A minimum of 15 contact hours each year of the two year renewal cycle.
How many of these 15 hours are in pharmacy law?
At least 2 hours.
, How many hours max of CE can be homestudy?
10 hours. The other 5 hours MUST BE LIVE SESSIONS
How many hours of CE credit can you get in 1 day in MA?
8 hours max
Can MA pharmacists get free gifts at pharmacy CE conventions?
nope. The pharmacists from other states can though
What does the CE 333-000-95-009-L01 mean?
Since there is an L at the end, it's a live webinar session
Mike graduates 2006. Mike then takes a year off, in may 2007, Mike passes NAPLEX and MPJE. Will he
still need to take CES?
Yes, because it is a different calendar year. The only year you're exempt from is the year you graduate
from pharmacy school. No other exceptions! Even if you graduate on December 31st...you'll need Ces for
the following year.
How long should pharmacists retain certificates of copletions of CEUs?
Two years as they are subject to Board review and need to be made available to the Board upon request.
What does the CE 333-000-95-009-H01 mean?
It's a home study CE course
What does the CE 333-000-95-009-C01 mean?
It is a CE offering which contains both home study and live components.
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
What two exams do pharmacists need to take?
NAPLEX and MPJE
What is reciprocity?
Getting a license in another state from having a license in good standing in another jurisdiction
Age to take NAPLEX or MPJE?
18 at the time of the exam or above
What does it take to be a pharmacist?
Graduate from ACPE accredited/Board approved college of pharmacy; 1500 hours of experience as an
intern under the supervision of a board approved pharmacist preceptor; good moral character with
virtues of a person generally recognized as good to public health, safety and welfare Also, pass the
boards with 75%
Does your pharmacist license work in more than 1 state?
Nope, you need 1 license for each state. You can gain them through reciprocity though.
Is the NAPLEX scaled?
yes
Is the MPJE scaled?
,Nope
What happens to the licenses you gain through reciprocity if you lose your license in one state?
You may lose all your other licenses too even if you did nothing wrong in those states.
What is the NABP and what do they do?
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. They act as an agent of the board and conduct preliminary
evaluation of an pharmacist applicant's qualifications. NABP does approval for personal registration by
reciprocity.
When do pharmacist registrations expire?
12/31 of each even number year. Remember, employee is EVEN
How do you renew a pharmacist license 0-60 days after expiration?
You most likely can just renew it
What happens if you renew a license 2 years after expiration?
Becomes much harder, might need to take naplex, MPJE, or Ces
When do store licenses expire?
12/31 every odd year. Remember stOre ODD
How many hours of continuing education does a pharmacist need per year?
A minimum of 15 contact hours each year of the two year renewal cycle.
How many of these 15 hours are in pharmacy law?
At least 2 hours.
, How many hours max of CE can be homestudy?
10 hours. The other 5 hours MUST BE LIVE SESSIONS
How many hours of CE credit can you get in 1 day in MA?
8 hours max
Can MA pharmacists get free gifts at pharmacy CE conventions?
nope. The pharmacists from other states can though
What does the CE 333-000-95-009-L01 mean?
Since there is an L at the end, it's a live webinar session
Mike graduates 2006. Mike then takes a year off, in may 2007, Mike passes NAPLEX and MPJE. Will he
still need to take CES?
Yes, because it is a different calendar year. The only year you're exempt from is the year you graduate
from pharmacy school. No other exceptions! Even if you graduate on December 31st...you'll need Ces for
the following year.
How long should pharmacists retain certificates of copletions of CEUs?
Two years as they are subject to Board review and need to be made available to the Board upon request.
What does the CE 333-000-95-009-H01 mean?
It's a home study CE course
What does the CE 333-000-95-009-C01 mean?
It is a CE offering which contains both home study and live components.
