Dual licensure versus reciprocity

[PharmD123456]

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I am seeking licensure in a state to which I transferred my NAPLEX score. Is it faster/more cost effective to go through the reciprocity process or to seek a second license? Thank you!

 

[All4MyDaughter]

I am seeking licensure in a state to which I transferred my NAPLEX score. Is it faster/more cost effective to go through the reciprocity process or to seek a second license? Thank you!

I initially licensed in two states. I don't think you can reciprocate your license until you've been practicing at least a year.

 

[KARM12]

I initially licensed in two states. I don't think you can reciprocate your license until you've been practicing at least a year.

Not true...it depends on the state. Some states do follow the 1 yr rule. I was able to reciprocate my license after only having it for 8mo.

 

[xiphoid2010]

I am seeking licensure in a state to which I transferred my NAPLEX score. Is it faster/more cost effective to go through the reciprocity process or to seek a second license? Thank you!

Cost or speed aside, I would recommend dual licensure. You can only do reciprocity using a license that you obtained originally via testing. So if you do reciprocity you will have to maintain the original license in case you need to reciprocate to other state in the future. Dual licensure means you can let one lapse and still reciprocate off the second.

 

[bjhcheng]

Sorry if this has been answered before, but what exactly is dual licensure? I have only heard of score transfer and reciprocity, but not dual licensure. Is it the same thing as score transfer to one other state?

Thanks

 

[UMterps]

in this case "dual licensure" means that licensure for a different state was obtained through score transfer (where naplex results, rather than "i am licensed in another state") was used as justification for sitting for the mpje for the new state and obtaining a license. As others have mentioned, when obtaining licensure through reciprocity, the originating licensed used to qualify for reciprocity needs to be maintained. Hence if I was orignially licensed in MD and get licensed later in FL, I sitll have to maintain my license in MD, even if I end up moving to CA 5 years later and want to get licensed there.

 

[Ackj]

in this case "dual licensure" means that licensure for a different state was obtained through score transfer (where naplex results, rather than "i am licensed in another state") was used as justification for sitting for the mpje for the new state and obtaining a license. As others have mentioned, when obtaining licensure through reciprocity, the originating licensed used to qualify for reciprocity needs to be maintained. Hence if I was orignially licensed in MD and get licensed later in FL, I sitll have to maintain my license in MD, even if I end up moving to CA 5 years later and want to get licensed there.

Seems like everybody would choose score transfer in that case. Is there something where after a year of working, your Naplex is no longer valid, and reciprocity becomes the only option?

 

[lorain]

Not true...it depends on the state. Some states do follow the 1 yr rule. I was able to reciprocate my license after only having it for 8mo.

interesting

what state was t hat?

 

[KARM12]

interesting

what state was t hat?

What am I lying?

There are plenty of states that have no requirements for prior practice to transfer a license. In fact, I would say it is the majority:
http://www.nabp.net/programs/assets/State_Restrictions.pdf

 

[lorain]

What am I lying?

There are plenty of states that have no requirements for prior practice to transfer a license. In fact, I would say it is the majority:
http://www.nabp.net/programs/assets/State_Restrictions.pdf

where did i say you were lying?

i was just asking dude, there is a misconception you have to work a yr b4 reciprocating, and obviously thats not the case

thanks for the link