N.M. Code R. § 16.19.2.14 – Reinstatement Examinations

A. The board may require an applicant for reinstatement of licensure, for any reason, including revocation, to make a passing score on any combination of the NAPLEX and MPJE.
B. The criteria for passing these examinations shall be the same as required by this regulation.
C. If a pharmacist has not been active in the area of pharmacy practice for greater than two years but less than six years, the pharmacist candidate shall complete the following:
1. (1) submit renewal form;
2. (2) pay past renewal fees and reinstatement fees;
3. (3) submit proof of continuing education for each inactive renewal period;
4. (4) submit proof of completed internship of minimum of 60 hours for each year of inactivity;
5. (5) sucessfully complete the MPJE; or
D. In lieu of past renewal fees, reinstatement fees and proof of continuing education an inactive pharmacist may successfully complete the internship minimum of 60 hours for each year of inactivity, and
successfully pass the NAPLEX and the MPJE.
E. If a pharmacist has not been active in the area of pharmacy practice for six years or more, the pharmacist candidate shall:
1. (1) complete the internship minimum of 60 hours for each year of inactivity; and
2. (2) successfully pass the NAPLEX and the MPJE.
F. The applicant must follow the same rules and procedures as if reciprocating his license as described in 16.19.3 NMAC.
[04-30-98; 16.19.2.14 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 19.2.14, 03-30-02; A, 06-08-16; A, 03-29-17; A, 5/07/2024]
HISTORY OF 16.19.2 NMAC:
Pre-NMAC History: The material in this part was derived from that previously filed with the State Records Center and Archives:
BOP 69-2, Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Pharmacy, 6-13-69.
BOP 69-3, New Mexico Laws and Regulations, Pharmacy Act, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Narcotic Drug Act, Poisons Act, Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations, 8-15-69.
BOP 72-1, New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations Promulgated Pursuant to New Mexico Drug and Cosmetic Act, Pharmacy Act, Controlled Substances Act, 7-31-72.
Regulation No. 2, Examinations, 2-7-80.
Regulation No. 2, Examinations, 10-23-85.
Regulation No. 2, Examinations, 2-2-87.
Regulation No. 2, Examinations, 7-27-90.
History of Repealed Material:
BOP 72-1, New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations Promulgated Pursuant to New Mexico Drug and Cosmetic Act, Pharmacy Act, Controlled Substances Act - Repealed, 10-29-85.
Other History:
16 NMAC 19.2, Pharmacists - Examinations, filed 02-02-96; 16 NMAC 19.2, Pharmacists - Examinations, filed 11-27-96, reformatted and renumbered to 16.19.2 NMAC, Examinations, effective 03-30-2002.