Rule 4729:1-2-02 | Criteria for licensure by reciprocity.
(A) An applicant seeking licensure as a pharmacist by reciprocity shall comply with all the following:
(1) Be at least eighteen years of age.
(2) Obtain a degree in pharmacy from a school of pharmacy approved by the state board of pharmacy.
(3) Have met the applicable practical experience requirements by either:
(a) Successfully graduating after December 31, 2006 with a doctor of pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) from a school of pharmacy approved by the state board of pharmacy; or
(b) Obtaining a total of at least one thousand seven hundred and forty hours of documented supervised practical experience in Ohio or any other state or jurisdiction in which the credentials are at least the equivalent of those required by this state at the time the experience was obtained. If the reciprocating state or jurisdiction requires less than the required hours, the board may grant internship credit for practice as a pharmacist.
(4) Hold an active license or registration to practice pharmacy, which is in good standing, in a state or jurisdiction in which the credentials are at least the equivalent of those required by this state. Certification of these credentials shall be conducted by the national association of boards of pharmacy (NABP).
(B) An applicant who has met the requirements of the state or jurisdiction with which the applicant holds a certificate of good standing pursuant to a "Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC)" certificate shall be required to establish proficiency in spoken English by providing evidence of the successful completion of the "Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-based test" (TOEFL iBT) pursuant to rule 4729:1-2-04 of the Administrative Code.
(C) Except as provided in rule 4729:1-2-09 of the Administrative Code, candidates who qualify for licensure by reciprocity shall successfully complete a course developed by the board, that includes a scored evaluation component, on Ohios law and rules governing the practice of pharmacy.
(1) Candidates who do not successfully complete this course within six months following the submission of a completed application shall file a new application and required fee for licensure by reciprocity, as the original application shall be deemed abandoned.
(2) The board may require an applicant to complete the "Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination" (MPJE) in lieu of completing the course if the applicant has never obtained a passing score on the MPJE for any state or jurisdiction.
(D) Pursuant to section 4729.071 of the Revised Code, a candidate must submit electronic or ink fingerprint impressions for a criminal records check prior to receiving an initial license to practice as a pharmacist. A reciprocity candidate must submit fingerprint impressions no later than six months after the date the board receives the application materials. After six months, a candidate must submit a new application, the required fee, and fingerprint impressions.
(E) Pursuant to division (B)(2) of section 4796.03 of the Revised Code, the board hereby waives the requirements set forth in division (B)(1) of section 4796.03 of the Revised Code.
(F) Pursuant to division (F)(3) of section 4796.03 of the Revised Code, the required fee for reciprocity shall be three hundred thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents and any transaction fee as required by section 125.18 of the Revised Code.
(G) Pursuant to section 4729.16 of the Revised Code, a limited or restricted license may be issued to an applicant upon the determination of the board.
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