Question about Reciprocity

[ChemWhiz101]

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I found a couple fo threads about this, but none of them are recent, and some either completely lack decent answers, or are not even in the PharmD. topic

For those who don't know what reciprocity is:

Main Entry: rec·i·proc·i·ty
Pronunciation: \ˌre-sə-ˈprä-s(ə-)tē\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural rec·i·proc·i·ties Date: 1766 1: the quality or state of being reciprocal : mutual dependence, action, or influence
2: a mutual exchange of privileges ; specifically : a recognition by one of two countries or institutions of the validity of licenses or privileges granted by the other

I want to focus on number 2, but for PharmD. specifically. If I get certified in say, New York State (where I live), would I have reciprocity throughout the 50 states, and a good part of the world (I mean like Canada, Europe, the Commonwealth)? Or is there no simple answer? Would I have to take a state- or national- licensing exam regardless of state or institution I was certified in?


If this is in the wrong section, I'm sorry (sort of new), but it is indeed important for choosing the correct schools, so I figured it would be okay here.

 

[kismet]

Reciprocity depends on the state you want to reciprocate to. I don't think there's any quick answer, you'll really have to look up each state's licensing requirements. Some states don't allow you to reciprocate at all (e.g., California) and some states allow you to reciprocate from any state (e.g., Florida); some states will allow you to reciprocate only from certain other states.. each is different.

 

[fenixtnlfan]

Moved to Pharmacy forum because of topic.

 

[MountainPharmD]

Each state has thier own pharmacy rules and regulations. Therefore each state has thier own rules and regulations regarding reciprocity. You would have to contact each state you are intetrested in and inquire about thier reciprocity requirements.