Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.525

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024
Section R. 338.525 - Relicensure of a pharmacist license; requirements

Rule 25.

(1) An applicant for relicensure whose pharmacist license has lapsed in this state, under sections 16201(3) or (4) and 17733 of the code, MCL 333.16201 and 333.17733, as applicable, may be relicensed by complying with the following requirements as noted by (x):

For a pharmacist who has let his or her license lapse in this state and is not currently licensed in another state or a province of Canada:

License lapsed 03 years.

License lapsed more than 3 years, but less than 8 years.

License lapsed 8 or more years.

(a) Submit to the department a completed application on a form provided by the department with the requisite fee.

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X

X

(b) Establish that the applicant is of good moral character as that term is defined in, and determined under, 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to MCL 338.47.

X

X

X

(c) Submit fingerprints as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.

X

X

(d) Submit proof of completing 30 hours of continuing education that satisfy R 338.3041 to R 338.3045 in the 2 years immediately before the application for relicensure. However, if the continuing education hours submitted with the application are deficient, the applicant has 2 years after the date of the application to complete the deficient hours. The application must be held and the license may not be issued until the continuing education requirements are met.

X

X

X

(e) Provide an attestation to the department that the applicant has sufficient knowledge of the code and the board's rules to competently practice pharmacy in this state.

X

X

(f) Submit proof of completing a 1-time training in identifying victims of human trafficking as required in R 338.511, a 1-time training in opioids and other controlled substances awareness as required in R 338.3135, and implicit bias training as required in R 338.7004.

X

X

X

(g) Complete 200 hours of practical experience under the personal charge of a pharmacist currently licensed in this state who is located in or outside of this state, within 6 months after being granted a limited license.

X

(h) Complete 400 hours of practical experience under the personal charge of a pharmacist currently licensed in this state who is located in or outside of this state, within 6 months after being granted a limited license.

X

(i) Retake and pass the NAPLEX within 2 years before applying for relicensure, as provided in R 338.519.

X

(j) An applicant that is or has ever been licensed, registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country, shall do both of the following:

(i) Disclose each license, registration, or certification on the application form.

(ii) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.

X

X

X

(2) As used in subrule (1)(g) and (h) of this rule, an applicant may be granted a non-renewable limited license to complete the practical experience.
(3) To demonstrate compliance with subrule (1)(g) or (h), the supervising pharmacist shall provide verification to the department of the applicant's completion of the experience on a form provided by the department.

(4) For a pharmacist who has let his or her pharmacist license lapse in this state, but who holds a current and valid pharmacist license in good standing in another state or a Canadian province:

License lapsed 0-3 years.

License lapsed more than 3 years, but less than 8 years.

License lapsed 8 or more years.

(a) Submit to the department a completed application on a form provided by the department with the requisite fee.

X

X

X

(b) Establish that the applicant is of good moral character as that term is defined in, and determined under, 1974 PA 381, MCL 338.41 to MCL 338.47.

X

X

X

(c) Submit fingerprints as required under section 16174(3) of the code, MCL 333.16174.

X

X

(d) Submit proof of completing 30 hours of continuing education that satisfy R 338.3041 to R 338.3045 in the 2 years immediately before the application for relicensure. However, if the continuing education hours submitted with the application are deficient, the applicant has 2 years after the date of the application to complete the deficient hours. The application must be held and the license may not be issued until the continuing education requirements are met.

X

X

X

(e) Submit proof of completing a 1-time training in identifying victims of human trafficking as required in R 338.511, a 1- time training in opioids and other controlled substances awareness as required in R 338.3135, and implicit bias training as required in R 338.7004.

X

X

X

(f) Provide an attestation to the department that the applicant has sufficient knowledge of the code and the board's rules to competently practice pharmacy in this state.

X

X

(g) An applicant that is or has ever been licensed, registered, or certified in a health profession or specialty by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country, shall do both of the following:

(i) Disclose each license, registration, or certification on the application form.

(ii) Satisfy the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, including verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.

X

X

X

(5) If relicensure is granted and it is determined that a sanction has been imposed by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country, the disciplinary subcommittee may impose appropriate sanctions under section 16174(5) of the code, MCL 333.16174.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.525

2020 AACS; 2022 AACS; 2024 MR 5, Eff. 2/29/2024