Ala. Admin. Code r. 680-X-2-.38

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 680-X-2-.38 - Licensure Of Graduates Of Foreign Schools Of Pharmacy

(1) In addition to complying with all requirements of the Alabama Pharmacy Practice Act relating to licensure, any applicant for pharmacist licensure who is a graduate of a foreign school or college of pharmacy shall comply with the following:

(a) Must successfully obtain and provide to the Board a copy of the Foreign Pharmacy graduate Equivalency Committee Certification.

(b) Must pass a written examination on the laws governing the practice of pharmacy in this state.

(c) Must complete a practical training program as specified in Code of Ala. 1975, Title 34 Chapter 23, Practice of Pharmacy Act 205, § 34-23-53 and Board of Pharmacy Rule 680-X-2-.16.

(d) Must demonstrate to the Board the ability to effectively communicate in the English language. In making this assessment, the Board will consider written application materials, oral communication during the interview process and other materials or communications provided by the applicant.

(2) All provisions of the Alabama Pharmacy Practice Act relating to reciprocity shall apply to foreign graduates who possess a license to practice pharmacy in another state.

Author: Louise F. Jones, Executive Director

Ala. Admin. Code r. 680-X-2-.38

New Rule: Filed July 6, 2006; effective August 10, 2006.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-23-92.