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Pharmacist, Registered
License Description Individuals wishing to engage in the dispensing of dangerous drugs and devices pursuant to prescriptions and other aspects of the pharmacy profession. To be licensed as a pharmacist in California, you must: * Be at least 18 years of age. * Have obtained a B.S. in Pharmacy or a Pharm.D. degree from a ACPE accredited college of pharmacy program. * Graduates from a college of pharmacy program outside the U.S. must pass the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and earn a score of at least 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE). If you are a foreign graduate, you must complete the foreign graduate assessment process of the board to demonstrate the equivalency of your education to that of domestic graduates (more information regarding foreign pharmacy graduates). * Have completed 1,500 intern experience hours or verified licensure as a pharmacist in another state for at least one year. * Have taken and passed the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the California Pharmacist Jurisprudence Examination (CPJE) after December 31, 2003, or have passed a written and practical examination given by the board before January 1, 2004. Fees: Examination: $260 Live Scan Fingerprint Services if applicant is located in CA: Fees paid directly to the Live Scan Service OR Fingerprint processing fee for fingerprint cards if applicant is located outside of CA: $49 Initial license: $195 Biennially Renewal: $372 (Includes $12 CURES fee for two-year license renewals. Fee was implemented on April 1, 2014.) Examination Frequency: Ongoing as they are administered by computer. Exam Locations: Examination testing sites in California and the US. Experience Requirement: 1500 hours of internship or licensure for one year as a registered pharmacist in another state. Average Time to Process Application: 30 days once application is complete. Special License Requirements: Must supply fingerprints. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Section 4000, et seq. California Code of Regulations, Division 17, Title 16.
Licensing Agency
Department of Consumer Affairs
Board of Pharmacy
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N219
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 574 7900
 appstatus@dca.ca.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education Degree required
Exam Both state and third-party exams required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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