RxPrep MPJE (AL) State.Final Test 2026\2027.
How many members serve on the state board of pharmacy, and how long is each term of service?
5 members
5 year term
How many public members (non-pharmacists) and how many pharmacist members serve on the
board of pharmacy?
0 public members (non-pharmacists)
5 pharmacists
What is the name of the agency that issues pharmacist licenses?
Alabama Board of Pharmacy
What is the minimum age to become a licensed pharmacist?
19 years
the applicant must be a citizen or legally present in the US with appropriate documentation from the
federal govt
What exams are required for pharmacist licensure?
NAPLEX, MPJE, and a Board of Pharmacy interview
How long does a pharmacist have to notify the board of a change in name, home address, or
employer?
10 days
How often is the pharmacist license renewed?
Every other year on even years (biennially or every 2 years)
What are the CPE requirements for pharmacists (e.g., how many hours per renewal period, how
long is the renewal period, are live hours required, any specific CPE topic requirements)?
30 hours of CPE every 2 years
6 hours must be live
If a pharmacist's license lapses, what action can be taken to reinstate the license?
License lapsed 1 to <5 years: shall provide documentation of completion of 15 hours of CPE for each lapses
calendar year
Licensed lapsed >5 years: satisfactory examination by the Board and any amount of CPE deemed
appropriate
What are the requirements to become a nuclear pharmacist?
minimum of 200 hours of formal didactic training on the handling of radioactive material with a
certificate and a course outline from an accredited college of pharmacy (or other program recognized by
, RxPrep MPJE (AL) State.Final Test 2026\2027.
the State of Alabama Department of Public Health, Radiological Health Branch and the Alabama Board of
Pharmacy)
a minimum of 500 hours of on-the-job type training (e.g., radiopharmacy internship) under the
supervision of a licensed nuclear pharmacist
What are the requirements to serve as a pharmacist preceptor?
1) must have been licensed to practice pharmacy for a minimum of 2 years
2) must attend of Board-approved training seminar for preceptors at least once every renewal cycle or
be approved by the School of Pharmacy for curriculum hours
Do individuals need to submit fingerprints to register as an intern?
No
Are interns required to have a criminal background check?
No
When does an intern license expire?
When a student is no longer enrolled in a school of pharmacy
How many intern hours are required?
1500 hours
What type of intern hours are required?
400 hours of the minimum total requirement must be obtained after completing the requirements of the
second professional year
an intern/extern must be employed a minimum of 4 hours per week; however, no less than 1 hour will be
accepted for a particular day
400 hours must be completed in a traditional setting
What is the ration of interns for each pharmacist in a community/hospital setting?
3 interns to 1 pharmacist
What is the minimum age to become a pharmacy technician?
17 years
Do technicians have to be licensed or registered with the board of pharmacy?
must register with the Board and renew the registration every other year on odd years (biennially or
every 2 years)
Are there different levels of pharmacy technicians based on certification or training?
No
Are exams or certifications required for all technicians?
How many members serve on the state board of pharmacy, and how long is each term of service?
5 members
5 year term
How many public members (non-pharmacists) and how many pharmacist members serve on the
board of pharmacy?
0 public members (non-pharmacists)
5 pharmacists
What is the name of the agency that issues pharmacist licenses?
Alabama Board of Pharmacy
What is the minimum age to become a licensed pharmacist?
19 years
the applicant must be a citizen or legally present in the US with appropriate documentation from the
federal govt
What exams are required for pharmacist licensure?
NAPLEX, MPJE, and a Board of Pharmacy interview
How long does a pharmacist have to notify the board of a change in name, home address, or
employer?
10 days
How often is the pharmacist license renewed?
Every other year on even years (biennially or every 2 years)
What are the CPE requirements for pharmacists (e.g., how many hours per renewal period, how
long is the renewal period, are live hours required, any specific CPE topic requirements)?
30 hours of CPE every 2 years
6 hours must be live
If a pharmacist's license lapses, what action can be taken to reinstate the license?
License lapsed 1 to <5 years: shall provide documentation of completion of 15 hours of CPE for each lapses
calendar year
Licensed lapsed >5 years: satisfactory examination by the Board and any amount of CPE deemed
appropriate
What are the requirements to become a nuclear pharmacist?
minimum of 200 hours of formal didactic training on the handling of radioactive material with a
certificate and a course outline from an accredited college of pharmacy (or other program recognized by
, RxPrep MPJE (AL) State.Final Test 2026\2027.
the State of Alabama Department of Public Health, Radiological Health Branch and the Alabama Board of
Pharmacy)
a minimum of 500 hours of on-the-job type training (e.g., radiopharmacy internship) under the
supervision of a licensed nuclear pharmacist
What are the requirements to serve as a pharmacist preceptor?
1) must have been licensed to practice pharmacy for a minimum of 2 years
2) must attend of Board-approved training seminar for preceptors at least once every renewal cycle or
be approved by the School of Pharmacy for curriculum hours
Do individuals need to submit fingerprints to register as an intern?
No
Are interns required to have a criminal background check?
No
When does an intern license expire?
When a student is no longer enrolled in a school of pharmacy
How many intern hours are required?
1500 hours
What type of intern hours are required?
400 hours of the minimum total requirement must be obtained after completing the requirements of the
second professional year
an intern/extern must be employed a minimum of 4 hours per week; however, no less than 1 hour will be
accepted for a particular day
400 hours must be completed in a traditional setting
What is the ration of interns for each pharmacist in a community/hospital setting?
3 interns to 1 pharmacist
What is the minimum age to become a pharmacy technician?
17 years
Do technicians have to be licensed or registered with the board of pharmacy?
must register with the Board and renew the registration every other year on odd years (biennially or
every 2 years)
Are there different levels of pharmacy technicians based on certification or training?
No
Are exams or certifications required for all technicians?
