NC BOP Exam Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+
How many members is the BOP composed of? - Answers 6 members (5 pharmacists and 1 public
representative)
What requirements are in place for pharmacist members of the BOP? - Answers - must have petition
signed by 10 pharmacists from district
- must be elected by pharmacists actively licensed in NC and residing in in NC on 10/31 of election year
What requirements are in place for the public representative of the BOP - Answers - neither the member
nor their spouse may be a HCP
- appointed by governor
What is the term length a BOP member may serve - Answers no more than 2 consecutive 5-year terms
How often does BOP meet? - Answers at least twice annually
What is the term length an President, VP or other officer of the BOP serve? - Answers 1-year terms
How many BOP members constitute a quorum? - Answers 4
BOP must write an annual report to whom? - Answers Governor and presiding officer of each house of
General Assembly
What are the duties of the Executive Director of the BOP? - Answers - serves as treasurer and secretary
- performs admin. functions
- may conduct investigations, file complaints, and prosecute offenders in BOP hearing
What disciplinary actions may the BOP take? - Answers - letter of reprimand
- suspend, restrict, revoke or refuse to grant or renew license or pharmacy permit
- may require completion of remedial education
Types of suspension on licenses/permits - Answers - active (cannot practice for specified period of time)
- stayed: (probation)
- summary: (immediate suspension)
Requirements for licensure by exam - Answers - must complete BOP form, pay fee, submit criminal
record report (note: BOP runs periodic background checks)
, - must graduate from approved SOP
- must pass NAPLEX and MPJE (within 2-year period of first passing score; max of 5 attempts)
- must complete 1500 hours of practical experience
Requirements for licensure by reciprocity - Answers - for applicants originally licensed in other state
- licensure in other state must be deemed equivalent
- must pass NAPLEX and MPJE
- complete NABP license transfer and BOP form and submit criminal background report
- if applicant has not practiced pharmacy for >2y, additional requirements
Requirements for licensure of foreign grads - Answers - for applicants with degree outside of US
- pass FPGEE
- complete 1500 practical experience hours
- pass Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)
- pass test of spoken english
- pass NAPLEX, MPJE
How many hours of continuing education are required per year? - Answers 15
How many CE hours must be LIVE? - Answers 5
How many CE hours may be acquired via precepting? - Answers 5 hours for at least 160 hours o
precepting
How long do you have to maintain CE credit records? - Answers 3 years but pharmacists are not required
to maintain if CE provider maintains electronic database of credit
Do CE credits need to be completed for 1st renewal? - Answers No if licensure by exam
Yes if licensure by reciprocity
How often does license need to be renewed? - Answers annually
When does license need to be renewed? - Answers Dec 31 every year
Is there a grace period after license renewal deadline? If so, how long? - Answers yes, 60-day grace
period - may continue to obtain CE during grace period and no penalty for renewing during grace period
How many members is the BOP composed of? - Answers 6 members (5 pharmacists and 1 public
representative)
What requirements are in place for pharmacist members of the BOP? - Answers - must have petition
signed by 10 pharmacists from district
- must be elected by pharmacists actively licensed in NC and residing in in NC on 10/31 of election year
What requirements are in place for the public representative of the BOP - Answers - neither the member
nor their spouse may be a HCP
- appointed by governor
What is the term length a BOP member may serve - Answers no more than 2 consecutive 5-year terms
How often does BOP meet? - Answers at least twice annually
What is the term length an President, VP or other officer of the BOP serve? - Answers 1-year terms
How many BOP members constitute a quorum? - Answers 4
BOP must write an annual report to whom? - Answers Governor and presiding officer of each house of
General Assembly
What are the duties of the Executive Director of the BOP? - Answers - serves as treasurer and secretary
- performs admin. functions
- may conduct investigations, file complaints, and prosecute offenders in BOP hearing
What disciplinary actions may the BOP take? - Answers - letter of reprimand
- suspend, restrict, revoke or refuse to grant or renew license or pharmacy permit
- may require completion of remedial education
Types of suspension on licenses/permits - Answers - active (cannot practice for specified period of time)
- stayed: (probation)
- summary: (immediate suspension)
Requirements for licensure by exam - Answers - must complete BOP form, pay fee, submit criminal
record report (note: BOP runs periodic background checks)
, - must graduate from approved SOP
- must pass NAPLEX and MPJE (within 2-year period of first passing score; max of 5 attempts)
- must complete 1500 hours of practical experience
Requirements for licensure by reciprocity - Answers - for applicants originally licensed in other state
- licensure in other state must be deemed equivalent
- must pass NAPLEX and MPJE
- complete NABP license transfer and BOP form and submit criminal background report
- if applicant has not practiced pharmacy for >2y, additional requirements
Requirements for licensure of foreign grads - Answers - for applicants with degree outside of US
- pass FPGEE
- complete 1500 practical experience hours
- pass Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)
- pass test of spoken english
- pass NAPLEX, MPJE
How many hours of continuing education are required per year? - Answers 15
How many CE hours must be LIVE? - Answers 5
How many CE hours may be acquired via precepting? - Answers 5 hours for at least 160 hours o
precepting
How long do you have to maintain CE credit records? - Answers 3 years but pharmacists are not required
to maintain if CE provider maintains electronic database of credit
Do CE credits need to be completed for 1st renewal? - Answers No if licensure by exam
Yes if licensure by reciprocity
How often does license need to be renewed? - Answers annually
When does license need to be renewed? - Answers Dec 31 every year
Is there a grace period after license renewal deadline? If so, how long? - Answers yes, 60-day grace
period - may continue to obtain CE during grace period and no penalty for renewing during grace period
