OAR 855-115-0025: Licensure: Qualifications - Reciprocity

(1) An applicant for licensure as a Pharmacist by reciprocity must meet the requirements of ORS 689.265 and provide evidence of the following requirements: (a) Be a graduate, as shown by an official transcript, of an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy or compliance with OAR 855-115-0015; (b) Have passed the NAPLEX; (c) Have passed the Oregon MPJE. A passing result is valid for 12 months. A candidate who does not pass may retake the exam after a minimum of 30 days with a limit of three attempts in a 12-month period, not to exceed a lifetime maximum of 5 failed attempts; (d) Proof that each pharmacist license granted to the applicant is not suspended, revoked, canceled or otherwise completely restricted from the practice of pharmacy for any reason except nonrenewal or the failure to obtain required continuing education credits in any state where the applicant is licensed but not engaged in the practice of pharmacy; and (e) Have either: (A) Been engaged in the practice of pharmacy for period of at least 12 months including a minimum of 1440 hours of work experience as a licensed Pharmacist. Evidence supporting this work experience must be provided at time of application; or (B) Completed 1440 hours in an Internship Program as that term is defined in OAR 855-120-0190 within the 12-month period immediately before the date of application. Evidence must be provided at time of application. (2) An applicant who has obtained their professional degree outside the United States and jurisdiction is not eligible for licensure by reciprocity until they have met the requirements of OAR 855-115-0015.