TN MPJE TLDR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Who are the Board members?
7 members
- 1 shall be a consumer: been a resident of TN for at least 5 years, resides in TN, and is
nonhealthcare professional
- 6 pharmacists: has to been pharmacist for at least 5 years
Is the Board a Separate Entity or Under Another Organization/Department?
Under the Department of Health
Who Chairs the Board?
A chairman and vice-chairman are elected annually by the board of pharmacy members
How Are Board Members Selected? Appointment/Election?
Governor appoints members
Governor ensures that:
- at least 1 person serving on the board is 60 yrs of age or older
- at least 1 member is of racial minority
How long do board members serve?
6 years
and no member is eligible for reappointment
How often does the Board Convene?
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,Meet at least annually and at other times it deems necessary
Who can apply to be a pharmacist in the state of TN?
Applicant must be at least 21 years of age
# CE Hours for Renewal?
30 hours in a two year period
Special CE Requirements
At least 15 hours must be obtained through live contract programs
Pharmacists engaged in the collaborative practice are strongly encouraged to complete 10 hours
of biennially required 30 hours related to clinical practice
Pharmacists who hold a federal license must complete a minimum of 2 hours biennially of CE
related to controlled substance prescribing
Minimum intern hours
1700 hours
Examinations Required
NAPLEX and MPJE
Documents required
College certification form
Declaration of Citizenship form
Copy of Valid ID
Mandatory Practitioner Profile Questionnaire
Criminal background check
Reinstatement process?
< 1 yr: provide written notice to the board requesting an active license, satisfy all past due CE,
pay fees
1 yr - 5 yr: written notice to board, satisfy past CE, MPJE, pay fees, pharmacy internship in TN
> 5 yr: written notice to board, satisfy past CE, NAPLEX and MPJE, pay fees, pharmacy internship
Renewal Period? (Pharmacists & Pharm Tech)
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, All licenses granted by the board shall be for a 2 year period beginning on the date the license is
initially granted, and must be renewed on or before the last day of the license cycle
License/Registration Required for Interns?
TN does not license or register interns
Pharmacy Intern Hours
1700
Pharmacy Tech License/Registration Required?
Yes, with the following two exceptions:
- any individual performing tasks that may be performed by a pharmacy tech who is classified by
the employer as a probationary employee
- student enrolled in a formal pharmacy tech training program while performing experiential
rotations as part of the academic curriculum
Pharmacy Tech Requirements
Register with the Board by submitting a complete application accompanied by:
- affidavit signed by both the applicant and employer attesting that the applicant has read and
understands the laws and rules relative to pharmacy tech and the practice of pharmacy
- registration fee
- result of criminal background check
Who can access the Pharmacy?
Pharmacist, Pharmacy interns, Pharmacy techs who are practicing at the pharmacy
Minimum Square Footage?
180 sq feet
counseling area requirements
All pharmacies shall provide a consultation area which offers sufficient privacy to the patient
Security System Requirements
Shall have a physical barrier sufficient to protect against unauthorized entry and pilferage of
prescriptions drugs and devices
Keys or other access devices to physical barrier requirements
3 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
Who are the Board members?
7 members
- 1 shall be a consumer: been a resident of TN for at least 5 years, resides in TN, and is
nonhealthcare professional
- 6 pharmacists: has to been pharmacist for at least 5 years
Is the Board a Separate Entity or Under Another Organization/Department?
Under the Department of Health
Who Chairs the Board?
A chairman and vice-chairman are elected annually by the board of pharmacy members
How Are Board Members Selected? Appointment/Election?
Governor appoints members
Governor ensures that:
- at least 1 person serving on the board is 60 yrs of age or older
- at least 1 member is of racial minority
How long do board members serve?
6 years
and no member is eligible for reappointment
How often does the Board Convene?
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,Meet at least annually and at other times it deems necessary
Who can apply to be a pharmacist in the state of TN?
Applicant must be at least 21 years of age
# CE Hours for Renewal?
30 hours in a two year period
Special CE Requirements
At least 15 hours must be obtained through live contract programs
Pharmacists engaged in the collaborative practice are strongly encouraged to complete 10 hours
of biennially required 30 hours related to clinical practice
Pharmacists who hold a federal license must complete a minimum of 2 hours biennially of CE
related to controlled substance prescribing
Minimum intern hours
1700 hours
Examinations Required
NAPLEX and MPJE
Documents required
College certification form
Declaration of Citizenship form
Copy of Valid ID
Mandatory Practitioner Profile Questionnaire
Criminal background check
Reinstatement process?
< 1 yr: provide written notice to the board requesting an active license, satisfy all past due CE,
pay fees
1 yr - 5 yr: written notice to board, satisfy past CE, MPJE, pay fees, pharmacy internship in TN
> 5 yr: written notice to board, satisfy past CE, NAPLEX and MPJE, pay fees, pharmacy internship
Renewal Period? (Pharmacists & Pharm Tech)
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, All licenses granted by the board shall be for a 2 year period beginning on the date the license is
initially granted, and must be renewed on or before the last day of the license cycle
License/Registration Required for Interns?
TN does not license or register interns
Pharmacy Intern Hours
1700
Pharmacy Tech License/Registration Required?
Yes, with the following two exceptions:
- any individual performing tasks that may be performed by a pharmacy tech who is classified by
the employer as a probationary employee
- student enrolled in a formal pharmacy tech training program while performing experiential
rotations as part of the academic curriculum
Pharmacy Tech Requirements
Register with the Board by submitting a complete application accompanied by:
- affidavit signed by both the applicant and employer attesting that the applicant has read and
understands the laws and rules relative to pharmacy tech and the practice of pharmacy
- registration fee
- result of criminal background check
Who can access the Pharmacy?
Pharmacist, Pharmacy interns, Pharmacy techs who are practicing at the pharmacy
Minimum Square Footage?
180 sq feet
counseling area requirements
All pharmacies shall provide a consultation area which offers sufficient privacy to the patient
Security System Requirements
Shall have a physical barrier sufficient to protect against unauthorized entry and pilferage of
prescriptions drugs and devices
Keys or other access devices to physical barrier requirements
3 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
