Pharmacy Practice Act

who appoints SBOP members?

governor

what is the composition of the board?

6 pharmacists
1 technician
2 public members

what are the license requirements for a pharmacist on the board?

must be a licensed pharmacist for 10 years

what are the residency requirements for pharmacists on the board?

licensed pharmacists and resident of the state for 5 years

what are license requirements for a pharmacist technician on the board?

licensed for 5 years

what are the residency requirements for a technician on the board?

licensed and a resident of the state for 5 years

what are the residency requirements for public members on the board?

resident of the state for 5 years?

how long do members of the board serve?

pharmacist - 5 years

technician - 5 years

public member - 5 years unless removed by the governor

who submits names to the governor?

executive director

what are the requirements for the executive director?

does not have to be a pharmacist

may or may not be a board member

serves at pleasure of the board

what are the requirements of the deputy director?

must be a AZ licensed pharmacist

what is required to get a new pharmacist license in AZ?

degree from ACPE accredited school

1500 intern hours

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pass NAPLEX/MPJE within 12 months

$250 fee

how many times can you fail the NAPLEX before speaking to the board

3 times

max of 5 total

requirements for licensure by reciprocity

be a US citizen or permanent resident

currently licensed or certified in another state

in good standing with state

background check

pass the MPJE

$500 fee

how often is licensure renewal?

biannually on or before November 1

what happens if you don’t renew your license in time?

suspension of license

what are the CE requirements for a pharmacist?

30 hours total

• 3 hours HC

• 3 hours opioids

• 2 hours immunization

• 2 hours tobacco cessation

how long should CE records be kept for?

5 years

what type of prescription cannot be filled by a foreign prescriber?

controlled substances

how soon do you have to notify the board of changes to employer or address?

10 days

how soon do you have to notify the board after termination?

immediately (24 hours)

what are technician/trainees responsibilities?

accept verbal or electronic refill authorizations

type and affix labels to prescriptions

retrieve, count, or pour a prescription medication