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Pharmacist License
Information on how to come licensed as a pharmacist in Connecticut.
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Pharmacist License by Examination
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Pharmacist License by Examination Instructions
How to apply for a pharmacist license by examination.
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Can I expedite the processing of my State of Connecticut Pharmacist License by Examination?
No. Registrations will be processed on a first-come first-serve basis in order to be fair to all applicants.
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Can I come to the Commission of Pharmacy to pick up my Pharmacist License?
No. All licenses will be e-mailed to the address in your file.
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What is the process after I have completed the application for Licensure By Examination?
Upon receiving passing scores on each of the examinations, your license will be issued, which generally takes up to 15 business days.
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What is the timeline for the approval of my Pharmacist License?
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Where can I get study materials for the Multi-state Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE)?
The Connecticut Comprehensive Drugs Laws and Regulations are available on our website for your download and review by clicking the above link.
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If I do not pass the Multi-state Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE), how soon can I retake the examination?
You must wait 31 days prior to retaking the MPJE examination after each unsuccessful attempt.
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If I do not pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), how soon can I retake the examination?
You must wait 45 days prior to retaking the NAPLEX examination after each unsuccessful attempt.
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How do I register for the Multi-state Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE)?
To apply for the MPJE examination you should go to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) website and complete the requested information and submit it with the appropriate fee.
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How do I register for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX)?
To apply for the NAPLEX examination you should go to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) website and complete the requested information and submit it with the appropriate fee.
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What examination(s) am I required to take and pass in order to obtain licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Connecticut?
You are required to take the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multi-state Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) and obtain a score of 75 or better on each examination.
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How long will my application for a pharmacist license in the State of Connecticut remain valid?
Your application for a pharmacist license will remain valid for one year from the date received by the Department of Consumer Protection.
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How do I apply for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Connecticut?
You need to obtain the application for Pharmacist License by Examination from the State of Connecticut website by clicking the link provided.
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How should I report the 1,500 pharmacy intern hours to the Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy?
The pharmacy intern hours must be reported directly to the Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy by the School of Pharmacy you attend(ed) or directly from the State Board of Pharmacy where you obtained those hours.
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