ROLES & DUTIES
The statutes in Alabama which describe the role and licensing of a pharmacist can be found in Alabama code, Title 34, Chapter 23, Practice of Pharmacy Act 205. This regulation defines a pharmacist as, “A health care professional licensed by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy to practice the profession of pharmacy in the State of Alabama and whose license is in good standing.” Alabama licensure is limited to graduates from only those schools and colleges of pharmacy which are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
Statute 34-23-50 states that, “It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to practice pharmacy in this state or to permit prescriptions to be compounded and/or dispensed by persons other than those duly licensed by the board to practice pharmacy in this state; provided, that any person who holds a professional degree in pharmacy from a school of pharmacy recognized by the board who is serving his or her internship under the immediate direct supervision of a pharmacist on the premises registered by the board and any person who is enrolled in a school of pharmacy recognized by the board working under the immediate and direct supervision of a pharmacist on the premises registered by the board pursuing his or her education as a pharmacist shall be permitted to compound and/or dispense prescriptions. “
It is the expectation of the Board of Pharmacy that all persons permitted by the Board will comply with Alabama Code and federal regulations applicable to the practice of pharmacy.
Statute 34-23-50 states that, “It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to practice pharmacy in this state or to permit prescriptions to be compounded and/or dispensed by persons other than those duly licensed by the board to practice pharmacy in this state; provided, that any person who holds a professional degree in pharmacy from a school of pharmacy recognized by the board who is serving his or her internship under the immediate direct supervision of a pharmacist on the premises registered by the board and any person who is enrolled in a school of pharmacy recognized by the board working under the immediate and direct supervision of a pharmacist on the premises registered by the board pursuing his or her education as a pharmacist shall be permitted to compound and/or dispense prescriptions. “
It is the expectation of the Board of Pharmacy that all persons permitted by the Board will comply with Alabama Code and federal regulations applicable to the practice of pharmacy.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
ALBOP requires 1500 practical experience hours to be eligible for a pharmacist license--400 of these must be completed with an emphasis on the distribution of medicines, prescriptions, and medical supplies. These 400 hours can be obtained through school rotations as part of the curriculum.
If you want the Board to transfer your hours to another state, you must submit a request by emailing [email protected].
If you want the Board to transfer your hours to another state, you must submit a request by emailing [email protected].
INSTANCES IN WHICH YOU MUST NOTIFY THE BOARD OF A CHANGE
The law requires pharmacists to notify the Board of change in number of circumstances.
- Employment.
- Each pharmacist shall notify the Board within 10 days of change in employment. The notice shall contain name, license number, the name of the pharmacy where formerly employed, and the name of the pharmacy where currently employed. This should be done by updating the pharmacist’s profile online.
- Change of Email, Address, Phone or Contact Information
- Supervising Pharmacist Status
- Change of Name
- Please note that a change in name requires court documentation. CLICK HERE to fill out a change in name request form.
EXAM FAILURE
If you do not pass the NAPLEX or MPJE examination, you must re-register at www.nabp.net to retake the exam(s). There is a 30 day waiting period for the MPJE and a 90 day waiting period for the NAPLEX.
§ 34-23-51.
. . .The applicant shall pass an examination administered by the board in subjects consistent with those required by the National Association of Board of Pharmacy and in accordance with rules and regulations of the board. In case of failure in the third examination, the applicant shall be eligible for one additional examination and this only after he or she has satisfactorily completed additional preparation as directed and approved by the board . . .
STUDY MATERIALS FOR MPJE:
§ 34-23-51.
. . .The applicant shall pass an examination administered by the board in subjects consistent with those required by the National Association of Board of Pharmacy and in accordance with rules and regulations of the board. In case of failure in the third examination, the applicant shall be eligible for one additional examination and this only after he or she has satisfactorily completed additional preparation as directed and approved by the board . . .
STUDY MATERIALS FOR MPJE:
- The Code of Alabama, Title 34 "Practice of Pharmacy Act"
- The Code of Alabama, Title 20 "Controlled Substance Act"
FEES
There is a $300 application fee for all new Alabama pharmacists. There is a $100 license fee and a $100 controlled substance fee. These will be paid when completing the application online HERE.