What is the Texas Pharmacy Act? - ANSWER Primary law governing the practice of
pharmacy in Texas. It
establishes the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and its authorities/responsibilities in
regulating the practice of Pharmacy
Purpose of the Texas Pharmacy Act and the Texas Board of Pharmacy? - ANSWER To
promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare through: effectively
controlling and regulating the practice of pharmacy and licensing pharmacies engaged in the
sale, delivery, or distribution of prescription drugs and devices used in diagnosing and
treating injury, illness, and disease
How many board members does the Texas State Board of Pharmacy have? - ANSWER
Eleven (11) members
-Seven (7) pharmacists
-One (1) pharmacy technician
-Three (3) public members
What are the qualifications for Texas's seven (7) pharmacist board members? - ANSWER
Must:
-represent Class A (community) or Class C (institutional)
-be a resident of Texas
-have been licensed in Texas for at least 5 years prior
-be actively practicing pharmacy
Are the board members appointed or elected? - ANSWER Appointed by the governor of
Texas with advice and consent of the senate
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,How long do board members serve? - ANSWER Six (6) year term
No more than 2 consecutive terms
How often shall the board hold a meeting? - ANSWER Quarterly (four times per year)
Explain the rule making authority of the Texas Board of Pharmacy? - ANSWER 1)
Administering and enforcing the Texas Pharmacy Act, rules, and other laws related to the
practice of pharmacy
2) Regulating the practice of pharmacy by: issuing & renewing licenses; determining and
issuing standards for recognizing and approving degree requirements of college of
pharmacy; specifying and enforcing requirements for practical training including internship;
regulating the training, qualifications, and employment of pharmacist interns and pharmacy
technicians
What is unlawful practice of pharmacy? - ANSWER It is unlawful to practice pharmacy
without a license or fraudulently obtain a license
Discuss PHARMACIST-INTERN registration? - ANSWER A person must register with the
board before beginning a board-approved internship in this state.
An application for registration as a pharmacist-intern must be on a form prescribed by the
board.
A person 's registration as a pharmacist-intern remains in effect as long as the person meets
the qualifications for an internship specified by board rule.
How many times can a licensing exam be taken? - ANSWER a total of 5 times
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,Licensure by examination qualifications of a Pharmacist - ANSWER at least 18 years old
completed internship (1740+ hours)
graduated and received professional practice degree
passed NAPLEX and MPJE
has not had a license in another state restricted, suspended, revoked or surrendered
What is the license renewal period for pharmacists? - ANSWER -Initially, a temporary
thirty (30) day license is issued
-Then, license renews every two (2) years on the last day of assigned month (applicant's
birth month)
Licensure by reciprocity qualifications of a Pharmacist - ANSWER Must provide proof of
initial licensure by examination and that current license or any other licenses have not been
suspended, revoked, cancelled, surrendered or otherwise restricted
Must pass Texas MPJE (with 75+)
This allows pharmacist to reciprocate their license from the state where the pharmacist
obtained a license
Discuss renewal requirements for a pharmacist license in Texas? - ANSWER To renew a
license to practice pharmacy, the license holder must before the expiration date of the
license:
(1)Pay a renewal fee
(2)Comply with the continuing education requirements
(3) File with the board a completed application for a license renewal certificate
# of CE Hours for pharmacist license renewal? - ANSWER Thirty (30) hours
3
, *Twenty-four (24) hours: any subject
*Six (6) hours: special CE requirements
Must keep CE records for 3 years
Are there any specific CE subject requirements for pharmacists? - ANSWER Yes
Texas Pharmacy Laws or Rules - 1 hr.
Pain Management - 2 hr. total (1 hour annually)
Prescribing & Monitoring Controlled Substances - 2 hr.
Mental Health Awareness - 1 hr.
Mandatory Training Course with each renewal:
Human Trafficking Prevention - 1 Texas HHSC-approved
Discuss the unlawful use of the word "pharmacy" - ANSWER The use of the word
pharmacy or apothecary that would lead the public to believe that the business is a
pharmacy is not permitted unless the business is a licensed pharmacy
Describe the procedure for placing a pharmacist license on inactive status - ANSWER A
license holder may place the holder 's license on inactive status by:
(1)Applying for inactive status before the expiration date of the license
(2)Complying with all other requirements for renewal of a license other than the continuing
education requirements under Subchapter B.
A holder of a license that is on inactive status may not practice pharmacy in this state
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pharmacy in Texas. It
establishes the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and its authorities/responsibilities in
regulating the practice of Pharmacy
Purpose of the Texas Pharmacy Act and the Texas Board of Pharmacy? - ANSWER To
promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare through: effectively
controlling and regulating the practice of pharmacy and licensing pharmacies engaged in the
sale, delivery, or distribution of prescription drugs and devices used in diagnosing and
treating injury, illness, and disease
How many board members does the Texas State Board of Pharmacy have? - ANSWER
Eleven (11) members
-Seven (7) pharmacists
-One (1) pharmacy technician
-Three (3) public members
What are the qualifications for Texas's seven (7) pharmacist board members? - ANSWER
Must:
-represent Class A (community) or Class C (institutional)
-be a resident of Texas
-have been licensed in Texas for at least 5 years prior
-be actively practicing pharmacy
Are the board members appointed or elected? - ANSWER Appointed by the governor of
Texas with advice and consent of the senate
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,How long do board members serve? - ANSWER Six (6) year term
No more than 2 consecutive terms
How often shall the board hold a meeting? - ANSWER Quarterly (four times per year)
Explain the rule making authority of the Texas Board of Pharmacy? - ANSWER 1)
Administering and enforcing the Texas Pharmacy Act, rules, and other laws related to the
practice of pharmacy
2) Regulating the practice of pharmacy by: issuing & renewing licenses; determining and
issuing standards for recognizing and approving degree requirements of college of
pharmacy; specifying and enforcing requirements for practical training including internship;
regulating the training, qualifications, and employment of pharmacist interns and pharmacy
technicians
What is unlawful practice of pharmacy? - ANSWER It is unlawful to practice pharmacy
without a license or fraudulently obtain a license
Discuss PHARMACIST-INTERN registration? - ANSWER A person must register with the
board before beginning a board-approved internship in this state.
An application for registration as a pharmacist-intern must be on a form prescribed by the
board.
A person 's registration as a pharmacist-intern remains in effect as long as the person meets
the qualifications for an internship specified by board rule.
How many times can a licensing exam be taken? - ANSWER a total of 5 times
2
,Licensure by examination qualifications of a Pharmacist - ANSWER at least 18 years old
completed internship (1740+ hours)
graduated and received professional practice degree
passed NAPLEX and MPJE
has not had a license in another state restricted, suspended, revoked or surrendered
What is the license renewal period for pharmacists? - ANSWER -Initially, a temporary
thirty (30) day license is issued
-Then, license renews every two (2) years on the last day of assigned month (applicant's
birth month)
Licensure by reciprocity qualifications of a Pharmacist - ANSWER Must provide proof of
initial licensure by examination and that current license or any other licenses have not been
suspended, revoked, cancelled, surrendered or otherwise restricted
Must pass Texas MPJE (with 75+)
This allows pharmacist to reciprocate their license from the state where the pharmacist
obtained a license
Discuss renewal requirements for a pharmacist license in Texas? - ANSWER To renew a
license to practice pharmacy, the license holder must before the expiration date of the
license:
(1)Pay a renewal fee
(2)Comply with the continuing education requirements
(3) File with the board a completed application for a license renewal certificate
# of CE Hours for pharmacist license renewal? - ANSWER Thirty (30) hours
3
, *Twenty-four (24) hours: any subject
*Six (6) hours: special CE requirements
Must keep CE records for 3 years
Are there any specific CE subject requirements for pharmacists? - ANSWER Yes
Texas Pharmacy Laws or Rules - 1 hr.
Pain Management - 2 hr. total (1 hour annually)
Prescribing & Monitoring Controlled Substances - 2 hr.
Mental Health Awareness - 1 hr.
Mandatory Training Course with each renewal:
Human Trafficking Prevention - 1 Texas HHSC-approved
Discuss the unlawful use of the word "pharmacy" - ANSWER The use of the word
pharmacy or apothecary that would lead the public to believe that the business is a
pharmacy is not permitted unless the business is a licensed pharmacy
Describe the procedure for placing a pharmacist license on inactive status - ANSWER A
license holder may place the holder 's license on inactive status by:
(1)Applying for inactive status before the expiration date of the license
(2)Complying with all other requirements for renewal of a license other than the continuing
education requirements under Subchapter B.
A holder of a license that is on inactive status may not practice pharmacy in this state
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