CPJE Pharmacist Licensing and Continuing Education

Question 1

How often must a California pharmacist renew their license?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 years (biennially)

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Annually

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Every 3 years

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Every 4 years

Question 2

On what date does a California pharmacist license expire?

Accepted Answer

The last day of the licensee's birth month

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December 31 of the renewal year

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January 1 of the renewal year

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The anniversary date of license issuance

Question 3

Within how many days must a California pharmacist notify the Board of Pharmacy of a change of address?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

15 days

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60 days

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90 days

Question 4

A pharmacist whose California license has been expired for more than 3 years must:

Accepted Answer

Apply for a new license as if applying for the first time

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Pay a late renewal fee only

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Submit a letter of explanation to the Board

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Retake the NAPLEX examination

Question 5

Where must a California pharmacist display their license while working at a pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

In a visible location accessible to patients and inspectors

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Only in the pharmacist's personal files

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In the pharmacy's back office

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Only on request from a patient or regulatory official

Question 6

Which of the following is grounds for the California Board of Pharmacy to revoke or suspend a pharmacist's license?

Accepted Answer

Practicing pharmacy while impaired by alcohol or drugs

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Charging prices above the market average for a medication

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Declining to dispense a medication the pharmacist finds ethically objectionable

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Working fewer than 20 hours per week at the pharmacy

Question 7

A pharmacist who fails to renew their California license by the expiration date may:

Accepted Answer

Pay a delinquency fee and renew within the applicable period

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Continue practicing for up to 6 months without penalty

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Only counsel patients but not dispense medications

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Never renew and must retake all board examinations