RxPrep MPJE (AL) State-specific
questions
How many members serve on the state board of pharmacy, and how long is each term
of service? - answer5 members; 5-year terms
How many public members (non-pharmacists), and how many pharmacists serve on the
board of pharmacy? - answerALL 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? - answer Alabama
Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP)
What are the pharmacist licensure requirements? - 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? - answer10 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)? -
answer30h needed every 2 years (renewed on Dec. 31st of even years); 6h must be
LIVE
How often in the pharmacist license renewed? - answerDecember 31st every 2 years
on EVEN years
If a pharmacist's license lapses, what action can be taken to reinstate the license -
answerUNDER 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? - answerNUCLEAR:
, -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: - answerThey 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? - answerNO
Are interns required to have a criminal background check? - answerNO
Is there a maximum internship duration? - answerCompletion of pharmacy school
(november after graduation)
How many intern hours are required? - answer1500 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? - answer3 interns to 1
pharmacist
If applicable, what is the minimum age to become a pharmacy technician? - answer17
years old
Do technicians have to be licensed or registered? - answerThey 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 - answerComplete a Board-
approved training program within 6mo of registering and submit to Board within 10 days
of completion
questions
How many members serve on the state board of pharmacy, and how long is each term
of service? - answer5 members; 5-year terms
How many public members (non-pharmacists), and how many pharmacists serve on the
board of pharmacy? - answerALL 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? - answer Alabama
Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP)
What are the pharmacist licensure requirements? - 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? - answer10 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)? -
answer30h needed every 2 years (renewed on Dec. 31st of even years); 6h must be
LIVE
How often in the pharmacist license renewed? - answerDecember 31st every 2 years
on EVEN years
If a pharmacist's license lapses, what action can be taken to reinstate the license -
answerUNDER 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? - answerNUCLEAR:
, -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: - answerThey 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? - answerNO
Are interns required to have a criminal background check? - answerNO
Is there a maximum internship duration? - answerCompletion of pharmacy school
(november after graduation)
How many intern hours are required? - answer1500 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? - answer3 interns to 1
pharmacist
If applicable, what is the minimum age to become a pharmacy technician? - answer17
years old
Do technicians have to be licensed or registered? - answerThey 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 - answerComplete a Board-
approved training program within 6mo of registering and submit to Board within 10 days
of completion
