Continued education after Pharmacy school

[iceman132]

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So your a pharmacist out in the big bright world pharmacy.....

Do you have to continue to take tests/learn and constantly get your license renewed (Every 5-10- whatever years) I'm just wondering what continued education you have to have 🙂

 

[xtsukiyox]

Check your state BoP website. You do not have to pass the NAPLEX multiple times (but I'm not aware of any licensure that requires this). However, I am fairly certain that every state has a CE (continuing education) requirement.

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[pharm B]

Like Suki (Tsuki, tsukiyo?) said, it varies by state. Look up your Board of Pharmacy's requirements. Also keep in mind that if you pursue an optional board certification like general pharmacotherapy, psych, etc, then they also have their own licensure timelines and requirements.

 

[iceman132]

Thanks guys! I guess the answer is "it depends" lol.

 

[DrDrugs2012]

Its not very 'depends'

Licensing is a national exam you need to pass once and only once.
Continuing education is something EVERY state requires, through they require a varying number and type of continuing education credits (some must be live, some can be online/paper). But continuing ed is hardly onerous, so you shouldn't worry about it.
Board Certification requires re-examination periodically as defined by those boards. Some of the boards allow for a high number of continuing education credits to replace a written exam.