Average time it takes from graduation to becoming a licensed pharmacist

[RealRX]

Hello, just wondering how long it usually takes from the time one graduate from pharmacy to becoming a pharmacist. Do you guys think taking the NAPLEX and law in July late into the process?

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[apex8]

it will vary depending on how quickly you get your ATT and availability of the pearson vue testing centers near you. Depending on how quickly you want to be licensed, once you get your ATT, you could drive far to take the exam next day if you wanted.

Typically though...1-3 months

 

[297point1]

2-3 months...if you pass everything the first attempt.

 

[FarmD711]

I graduated may 9th and my license posted June 22nd. From talking with others I was a bit quicker than normal.


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[thecoolpharmboi]

I took my tests in August and licensed in September. So latest would say is September.

 

[Dr Wario]

Graduated may 10th licensed June 6th, boom.
(time is money)

 

[Digsbe]

From my experience, most people it takes 1-3 months or so. I'm still waiting on getting my ATT. I registered a few days after graduation.

 

[CUpharmD2013]

Graduated may 10th licensed June 6th, boom.
(time is money)

Graduated May 11th, licensed June 4th....slacker!

 

[Momus]

3 months for me. Moved to CA from NY. Was a broke student with crappy car at that time.

 

[pezdispenser]

1-3 months sounds about right. I took 2.5 months.

One neat trick to get licensed faster is to check the test appointment website frequently, like several times a day. Other people often chicken out and reschedule their test, so you can find open slots in the next day or two.

 

[ICPharmD]

Graduated May 9th, took my MPJE late July and took the Naplex early August didnt get my license till Mid August. So yeah on average 2-3 months.


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