PHARMACISTS
- (a) A candidate for licensure to practice pharmacy by examination applying to take the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) shall obtain an application for licensure from the Board, complete the application and file the application with the Board.
- (b) The applicant shall include in the application proof of graduation with a B.S. or advanced degree in pharmacy granted by an ACPE accredited school or college; affidavits of all internship experience gained prior to submitting the application; proof of having completed at least 3 hours of approved courses in child abuse recognition and reporting in accordance with § 27.808(a) (relating to child abuse recognition and reporting—mandatory training requirement); and the application fee.
- (c) The applicant shall also complete and submit the examination fees and examination registration forms to the test administrator.
- (d) Affidavits of internship experience shall be filed before authorization to take the exam is given.
Authority
The provisions of this § 27.21 amended under sections 202 and 812.1 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. § § 62 and 279.3a); sections 3, 4(j), 6(k) and 8.2 of the Pharmacy Act (63 P.S. § § 390-3, 390-4(j), 390-6(k) and 8.2); and 23 Pa.C.S. § § 6311 and 6383(b)(2).
Source
The provisions of this § 27.21 amended May 23, 1997, effective May 24, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 2545; amended October 16, 1998, effective October 17, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 5241; amended December 24, 2009, effective December 26, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 7205; amended November 28, 2025, effective November 29, 2025, 55 Pa.B. 8079. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (394588) and (394995).
Cross References
This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 27.52 (relating to graduates of foreign schools and noncitizens).