1. Who comprises the WV BoP? 7 total members:
5 licensed pharmacists for at least
3 years 2 citizen members unrelated
to pharma- cy
Each member must be a resident
of the state
2. Who chairs the WV BoP? Members are appointed by the
Gover- nor with the advice and
consent of the Senate.
3. How long do WV BoP members serve? 5 year term.
maximum of 2 consecutive terms.
Must wait at least 1 year after 2
consec- utive terms to be
appointed again.
4. How often does the WV BoP Convene? At least 2 meetings a year.
Other meetings shall be held at
the call of the chairperson or upon
the written request of 3
members.
5. What is required for a new (1) 18 years old
pharmacist li- cense? (7) (2) accredited SoP graduate
(3) 1500 internship hours
(4) Pass exams approved
by the board (NAPLEX & MPJE)
(5) Not be an alcohol or drug
abuser, an applicant in an active
recovery process may be
consdiered.
(6) Certification of moral charact
,WV MPJE questions well answered already passed
(7) Not been convicted in any jurisdiction
,WV MPJE questions well answered already passed
of any other felony no sooner than 5
years after the date of
conviction.
6. What is required for
transfer/reciprocity of licensure? (5) (1) Complete a preliminary
application form from NABP
(2) Submit a certified copy
of proof of experience
(3) Submit a head shot
photograph within the
previous 12 months
(4) complete a certified
criminal records check
(5) Appear before the board
7. What does FPGEC certification mean? Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examina
tion Committee certification. Required for
licensure of foreign graduates.
8. What is the internship requirement 1500 hours of which 500 (1/3) may b
for for- eign graduates. earned in a foreign country.
9. What is the application fee for a $250
pharmacist license?
10. How many hours of CE are required for 30 hours every 2 years
re- newal?
11. Are there special CE requirements? YES.
For general pharmacists:
Of the 30 hours, 6 must be LIVE
and 3 must be a WV BOP approved
drug diver- sion program unless a
waiver is signed.
,WV MPJE questions well answered already passed
CE hours may be earned via
volunteering