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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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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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Where will you accept my 1,500 pharmacy intern hours from?
Your 1,500 pharmacy intern hours can come exclusively from the school in which you are/were enrolled, exclusively from an externship at a state licensed pharmacy (any state), or a combination of the two.
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How many pharmacy intern hours do you need to obtain in order to become licensed as a pharmacist in the State of Connecticut?
You are required to obtain 1500 pharmacy intern hours to be licensed as a pharmacist in the State of Connecticut.
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Pharmacies Within the State of Connecticut
This registration is required for businesses that reside within the State of Connecticut and wish to engage in the business of Pharmacy.
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Pharmacy License Outside the State of Connecticut
This registration is required for businesses that reside outside the State of Connecticut and wish to conduct the business of pharmacy within the State of Connecticut.
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Pharmaceutical Marketing Firm Registration
This registration is required for any pharmaceutical manufacturer that employs an individual to perform the duties of a pharmaceutical sales representative. For the purposes of this registration, a pharmaceutical sales representative is a person who markets, promotes or provides information regarding a legend drug for human use to a prescribing practitioner (physician, APRN, physician assistant, etc.) and is employed or compensated by a pharmaceutical manufacturer.
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Manufacturer of Drugs, Medical Devices, or Cosmetics Outside of the State of Connecticut
This registration is required for businesses that reside outside the State of Connecticut and manufacture or repackage controlled substances, legend drugs, over-the-counter drugs, medical devices (legend or non-legend), or cosmetics (excluding soap).
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