1. A. License required. Before practicing as a pharmacist in Arizona, a person shall possess a valid pharmacist license issued by the Board.

2. B. Methods of licensure. Licensure as a pharmacist shall be by:

   1. 1. Examination using a Board-approved testing method; or
   2. 2. Reciprocity, as provided under A.R.S. § 32-1922(B).

3. C. The Board may reinstate the license of a pharmacist who is practicing pharmacy in another jurisdiction and has an Arizona license that lapsed at least five years ago if the pharmacist:

   1. 1. Passes the MPJE or other Board-approved jurisprudence examination, and
   2. 2. Pays all fees and penalties specified under A.R.S. § 32-1925(C).

4. D. The Board may reinstate the license of a pharmacist who has not practiced pharmacy within the last 12 months before seeking reinstatement and whose Arizona license lapsed at least five years ago if the pharmacist:

   1. 1. Completes the requirements in subsection (C), and
   2. 2. Appears before the Board to furnish satisfactory proof of fitness to be licensed as a pharmacist.
5. E. Verification of license. A pharmacy permittee or pharmacist-in-charge shall not allow a person to practice as a pharmacist until the pharmacy permittee or pharmacist-in-charge verifies the person is currently licensed by the Board as a pharmacist.

Historical Note

Former Rules 2.1100, 2.1310, 2.1320, and 2.1400. Amended effective August 23, 1978 (Supp. 78-4). Amended by deleting subsection (E) effective April 20, 1982 (Supp. 82-2). Amended subsections (C) and (D) effective August 12, 1988 (Supp. 88-3). Amended effective February 8, 1991 (Supp. 91-1). Amended effective January 12, 1998 (Supp. 98-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 4356, effective December 4, 2004 (Supp. 04-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2911, effective November 10, 2013 (Supp. 13-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 155 (January 26, 2024), effective March 4, 2024 (Supp. 24-1).