Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 855 - BOARD OF PHARMACY
Division 115 - PHARMACISTS
Section 855-115-0025 - Licensure: Qualifications - Reciprocity
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 855-115-0025
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) An applicant for licensure as a Pharmacist by reciprocity must meet the requirements of ORS 689.265 and provide evidence of the following requirements:
(a) Be a
graduate, as shown by an official transcript, of an ACPE accredited college or
school of pharmacy or compliance with OAR 855-115-0015;
(b) Have passed the NAPLEX;
(c) Have passed the Oregon MPJE. A passing
result is valid for 12 months. A candidate who does not pass may retake the
exam after a minimum of 30 days with a limit of three attempts in a 12-month
period, not to exceed a lifetime maximum of 5 failed attempts;
(d) Proof that each pharmacist license
granted to the applicant is not suspended, revoked, canceled or otherwise
completely restricted from the practice of pharmacy for any reason except
nonrenewal or the failure to obtain required continuing education credits in
any state where the applicant is licensed but not engaged in the practice of
pharmacy; and
(e) Have either:
(A) Been engaged in the practice of pharmacy
for period of at least 12 months including a minimum of 1440 hours of work
experience as a licensed Pharmacist. Evidence supporting this work experience
must be provided at time of application; or
(B) Completed 1440 hours in an Internship
Program as that term is defined in OAR 855-031-0005 within the 12-month period
immediately before the date of application. Evidence must be provided at time
of application.
(2) An applicant who has obtained their professional degree outside the United States and jurisdiction is not eligible for licensure by reciprocity until they have met the requirements of OAR 855-115-0015.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 689.205
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 689.151, ORS 689.265, ORS 689.405
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