RxPrep MPJE (AL) State-specific
questions
How many members serve on the state board of pharmacy, and how long is each term of
service? - correct answer-5 members; 5-year terms
How many public members (non-pharmacists), and how many pharmacists serve on the
board of pharmacy? - correct answer-ALL pharmacists
-3 are appointed by governor: 1 in chain retail, 1 in independent pharmacy, 1 in hospital
pharmacy
-2 are elected by APA
What is the name of the agency that issues pharmacist licenses? - correct answer-Alabama
Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP)
What are the pharmacist licensure requirements? - correct answer--1500 hours of intern
hours; 400h must be obtained after 2nd year of school
-Scaled score of 75 on MPJE and NAPLEX
-State Board interview
How long does a pharmacist have to notify the board of a change in name, home address, or
employer? - correct answer-10 days for each
What are the CPE requirements (e.g. how many hours per renewal period, how long is the
renewal period, are live hours required, any specific CPE topic requirements)? - correct
answer-30h needed every 2 years (renewed on Dec. 31st of even years); 6h must be LIVE
How often in the pharmacist license renewed? - correct answer-December 31st every 2
years on EVEN years
If a pharmacist's license lapses, what action can be taken to reinstate the license - correct
answer-UNDER 5 years:
Pay the license renewal fee, then pay 10$/month penalty for every month lapsed (does NOT
exceed 5 years), 15 hours CE (3 LIVE) per year up to 5 years
OVER 5 years:
In order to get reinstated, be approved by the Board (satisfactory examination by the Board)
Are there any special requirements to become a nuclear pharmacist, consultant pharmacist
or other specialty pharmacist? - correct answer-NUCLEAR:
-200h of didactic training in a nuclear pharmacy
-500h of practical experience under the supervision of a licensed nuclear pharmacist
CONSULTANT:
-Complete initial 8h LIVE certification course with passing score of 75
, -Remain certified: Pharmacist must complete 8h every 2 years of LIVE consultant-approved
CE
Are preceptors required to register with the state board?
List any requirements to become a preceptor: - correct answer-They are NOT required to
register with the Board
*REQUIREMENTS:
-Express willingness to serve
-Been licensed for 2 years
-Complete Board-approved training once every 2 years
Do individuals need to submit fingerprints to register as an intern? - correct answer-NO
Are interns required to have a criminal background check? - correct answer-NO
Is there a maximum internship duration? - correct answer-Completion of pharmacy school
(november after graduation)
How many intern hours are required? - correct answer-1500 hours; 400h attained after
completing 2nd year, and 1100h during P4 year
For the 400h: Traditional pharmacy setting with Board-approved preceptor. Must work at
least 1h on any day; must be employed minimum 4h/week.
Is there a maximum pharmacist-intern supervision ratio? - correct answer-3 interns to 1
pharmacist
If applicable, what is the minimum age to become a pharmacy technician? - correct
answer-17 years old
Do technicians have to be licensed or registered? - correct answer-They register with the
Board; 17yo, of good moral character, submit background check
Renewal every 2 years on ODD years
List any exams or certifications required for all technicians - correct answer-Complete a
Board-approved training program within 6mo of registering and submit to Board within 10
days of completion
Are there different levels of pharmacy technicians based on certification or training? - correct
answer-NO
If applicable, what activities are non-certified technicians allowed to do? - correct
answer-Nothing with clinical judgment (filling and offer to counsel)
Is there a maximum pharmacist-to-technician supervision ratio? - correct answer-2 techs 1
pharmacist if NONE certified
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