247 CMR, § 3.02 - Licensure by Reciprocity

The Board may grant licensure as a pharmacist to an applicant who furnishes proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has been licensed by examination in another state or jurisdiction and that the applicant is in good standing in all states where the applicant holds a license, provided that such other state or jurisdiction requires a degree of competency equal to that required of applicants in Massachusetts, and provided further that the Board recognizes the other state or jurisdiction for purposes of licensure by reciprocity.

An applicant who seeks licensure by reciprocity from the Board shall submit a preliminary application to NABP for license transfer, NABP, as agent of the Board, will conduct the preliminary evaluation of an applicant's qualifications for licensure by reciprocity.

(1) General Requirements.

(a) Whenever an applicant has been notified by NABP that the applicant does not meet the requirements for licensure by reciprocity, the applicant may in writing request the Board to review the basis of NABP's decision.

(b) The Board shall make the final determination of any applicant's eligibility to be registered as a pharmacist by reciprocity.

(c) A reciprocity application shall be valid for one year after the date of approval by NABP.

(d) All fees submitted to the Board in connection with an application for licensure by reciprocity, reviewed and acted upon by the Board, are nonrefundable.

(2) Specific Requirements for Graduates of ACPE-accredited or Board-approved Colleges/ Schools of Pharmacy.

(a) The requirements for the issuance by the Board of a license by reciprocity to an applicant who has graduated from an ACPE-accredited or Board-approved college/school of pharmacy shall include the following:

1. NABP approval;

2. documentation of internship experience in accordance with 247 CMR 8.01: Pharmacy Interns;

3. passing score (at least 75%) on MPJE; and

4. if requested, the applicant shall personally appear before the Board to discuss any matter related to the application.

(b) Upon receipt by the Board of evidence of an applicant's NABP approval and payment of all required fee(s), unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B, the applicant may register with NABP to take MPJE.

(3) Specific Requirements for Graduates of Non-approved Colleges/Schools of Pharmacy.

(a) The requirements for the issuance of a licensure by reciprocity to an applicant who has graduated from a non-approved college/school of pharmacy shall include:

1. Receipt by the Board of an official copy of the applicant's FPGEC Certificate from NABP;

2. documentation of internship experience in accordance with 247 CMR 8.01: Pharmacy Interns;

3. passing score (at least 75%) on MPJE; and

4. if requested, the applicant shall personally appear before the Board to discuss any matter related to the application.

(b) Upon receipt by the Board of evidence of an applicant's NABP approval and payment of all required fee(s), unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B, the applicant must register with NABP to take MPJE.

Notes

247 CMR, § 3.02

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1345, eff. 8/11/2017. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1540, eff. 1/9/2025 (EMERGENCY). Amended by Mass Register Issue 1546, eff. 1/9/2025 (COMPLIANCE).