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About the Board and the Board Meetings
Applicants with Prior Criminal History and Disciplinary Action
Licensee Information
Pharmacist Licensure
Foreign Graduate Information
Renewal Information
Pharmacy Practice Questions
ABOUT THE BOARD AND THE BOARD MEETINGS
Q. How can I become a Board member?
A. Board members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. You may apply by contacting the Governor's Appointment Office.
Q. Who can attend Board meetings?
A. All Board meetings are open to the public and you are encouraged to attend.
Q. What are the deadlines to have an item placed on the Board agenda?
A. Agenda items must be submitted to the Board of Pharmacy no later than 4 weeks before the scheduled meeting date.
Q. How can I get a Board agenda?
A. By visiting our Web Board and signing up to receive updates or visiting the website 2 weeks prior to the meeting date.
APPLICANTS WITH PRIOR CRIMINAL HISTORY AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
The Florida Board of Pharmacy receives numerous questions from applicants regarding prior criminal offenses. Following are the most frequently asked questions to assist applicants.
Q. What crimes or license discipline must be reported on the application?
A. All convictions, guilty please and nolo contendere pleas must be reported, except for minor traffic violations not related to the use of drugs or alcohol. This includes misdemeanors, felonies, "driving while intoxicates (DWI)" and "driving under the influence (DUI)". Crimes must be reported even if they are a suspended imposition of sentence. All prior or current disciplinary action against another professional license must be reported, whether it occurred in Florida or in another state or territory.
Q. Can a person obtain a license as a Pharmacist if they have a misdemeanor or felony crime on their record?
A. Each application is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The Board of Pharmacy considers the nature, severity, and recency of offenses, as well as rehabilitation and other factors. The Board cannot make a determination for approval or denial of licensure without evaluating the entire application and supporting documentation.
Q. Do I have to report changes if I completed a period of probation and the charges were dismissed or closed?
A. Yes. Offenses must be reported to the Board even if you received a suspended imposition of sentence and the record is now considered closed.
Q. How can I help facilitate how quickly my application is reviewed?
A. The Board of Pharmacy strongly encourages all individuals with a criminal or discipline history to be fully prepared with information regarding their background and to start the application process early.
LICENSEE INFORMATION
Q: How can I file a complaint against a licensee?
A: You may print the Complaint Form from the list below or call 1-888 419-3456 or (850) 414-1976 to request one by mail. To avoid delays in the process, please complete all sections of the form and attach the requested information. All complaints must be legibly written or typed, and signed.
To file a complaint on a non-medical related business or profession, please visit the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Q: How can I check if someone is licensed?
A: You may use our License Verification Screen to search. The best results often occur when the system receives the least amount of information. Some techniques include only providing the county where the practitioner is located or the last name or the first letter of his name, or select a profession.
Q: How can I get a list of licensee information?
A: To obtain an electronic listing of active and inactive licensee's mailing addresses and license status for DOH/ MQA regulated professions use our Licensee Data Information service. Please note: The department does not maintain email addresses, fax or telephone numbers in the normal course of business.
Section 119.083(4), F.S., requires only that the agency provide electronic data in some common format such as, but not limited to, the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) text format. Therefore, the download files provided on this page are formatted as ASCII text, pipe delimited.
Financial information, medical information, school transcripts, examination questions, answers, papers, grades and grading keys, which are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1), F.S.,. will be withheld pursuant to Chapter 455.647(1), Florida Statutes. Social Security numbers will also be redacted pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(C)(vii)(1).
PHARMACIST LICENSURE
Q. Do I have to take the NAPLEX exam to become licensed as a pharmacist in Florida?
A. If you have taken the NAPLEX or a similar nationally recognized exam you may qualify for licensure by endorsement. This method only requires you to take the MPJE exam.
Q. Do I have to come to Florida to take the exam?
A. No. The NAPLEX and the MPJE exam are computerized and may be taken in any State as long as you apply with Florida and choose Florida as your primary jurisdiction.
Q: If I get licensed in Florida and another state, would it be possible to take the Florida exams and then transfer scores to the other state?
A: Yes, if that state accepts a score transfer. You would need to apply for the exams in Florida (which are computerized through NABP and may be taken any time in any state that offers it). Scores would then be sent to Florida and you would be licensed in this state. For score transfers, you would need to contact NABP to have your scores transferred to another state.
Q: Does Florida accept scores from other states?
A: Yes. You must go through NABP?s score transfer process prior to taking the NAPLEX exam. NABP will send a copy of your scores to the state(s) of your choice.
Q: Are the statutes on the Web site all or most of the information covered on the law examination?
A: Yes, Chapter 465 and 893 and Rules 64B16, Florida Administrative Code are on our web-site. Federal law may be found at: http://uscode.house.gov.usc.htm
Q: What is the approximate time frame that I should expect to receive a response regarding the status of my application once it is received by the department?
A. The Board office will send a letter updating you of the status within 2 - 3 weeks from the date our office receives the application.
Q: How long from the time I mail in my application will I have to wait to schedule my test date?
A. Once our office has determined you eligible we will notify NABP. They will mail your Authorization to Test form and you will be able to schedule your test date. This takes 30 - 45 days from the date you mail your application.
Q. How do I receive my test scores?
A. You will receive your test scores in the mail within 2- 4 weeks from your test date.
Q: If I fail the exam, how long do I have to wait to retake it?
A.You must wait 90 days to retake the NAPLEX and 30 days to retake the MPJE.
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