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These changes were made by SB 361 (Figueroa, Chapter 539, Statutes of 2003 – see Business and Professions Code sections 4200, et seq. ) .  \nThe examination program will be comprised of two parts:  \n1. Passing the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (or NAPLEX) which is prepared by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) . For the score to be valid in California, this exam must be passed on or after January 1, 2004.  \n2. Passing the California Pharmacist Jurisprudence Exam (CPJE) . This exam is developed by the California State Board of Pharmacy. (Note: this exam is different than the Multistate Pharmacist Jurisprudence Examination Administered by NABP. )  \nBoth of these examinations will be given via a computer, and will be available for qualified applicants to take the examination six days a week throughout the year.  \nThe new exam structure replaces the board’s prior written examination that was given twice a year.  \nYou will apply to the California Board of Pharmacy with the application posted at [www.pharmacy.ca.gov](www.pharmacy.ca.gov. This)[. This](www.pharmacy.ca.gov. This) is the first part in the application process where California will review your eligibility to take the pharmacist licensure examination. You are also required to apply through NABP for the NAPLEX.  \nThe requirements to become eligible to take the licensure examination will remain the same. Specifically, to take the pharmacist licensure examination for California, you must:  \n1. Be at least 18 years of age  \n2. Be a graduate of a domestic school of pharmacy or be a graduate of a foreign school of pharmacy and have been certified by the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC)  \n3. Have completed at least 150 semester hours of collegiate credit, 90 of which must be from a school of pharmacy  \n4. Have earned at least a baccalaureate degree in a course of study devoted to pharmacy  \nUpdated 1/5/2010  \n5. Have 1,500 hours of approved pharmaceutical experience as a registered intern or one year of experience as a licensed pharmacist in another state.  \nQuestions and Answers:  \nThe board will provide answers to frequently asked questions at this area of our Web site.  \nQ1: I passed the NAPLEX already and I am licensed in another state, how can I reciprocate my license?  \nA: California law does not allow for reciprocity. You are required, at least, to take and pass both the NAPLEX and CPJE on or after January 1, 2004.  \nQ2: Are the NAPLEX and CPJE computerized and multiple-choice examinations?  \nA: Yes  \nQ3 : I graduated, but my transcripts won’t be available for another month. Can I take the NAPLEX prior to the board receiving my transcripts?  \nA: No, the board must receive your transcripts with the degree posted before the board will confirm your eligibility to NABP (which qualifies you to take the NAPLEX for California) .  \nQ4: If I take the MPJE examination offered by the NABP, do I still have the take the California Jurisprudence Examination?  \nA: Yes. The MPJE examination offered by the NABP is a separate examination required by some states for licensure. It is not a requirement for licensure in California. Rather, applicants must pass the CPJE in addition to the NAPLEX to become licensed in California.  \nQ5 : I am scheduled to take the NAPLEX examination for another state and would like to transfer my score to California. What are the procedures?  \nA: Score transfers are completed by the NAPB. Please visit its Web site [www.nabp.net](www.nabp.net) for the specific requirements.  \nQ6: I took the NAPLEX examination in October 2003. Can I transfer this score?  \nA: No. To become licensed in California, you must take and pass the NAPLEX and the CPJE on or after January 1, 2004.  \nQ7: Does the Califor","cbCaiitFouvVitZH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiitFouvVitZH","pdf",189344,"English","# Frequently Asked Questions\n## Exam program effective January 1, 2004\n## Examination parts: NAPLEX and CPJE\n## Eligibility requirements\n## Application steps and timelines\n## Questions and Answers (reciprocity, computer-based format, transcripts, score transfers, retakes, exam content)","[{\"question\":\"What does California’s new pharmacist licensure exam program include?\",\"answer\":\"It includes passing NAPLEX and passing the California Pharmacist Jurisprudence Exam (CPJE). Both are computer-based and available throughout the year six days a week for qualified applicants.\"},{\"question\":\"Can I reciprocate my pharmacist license from another state in California?\",\"answer\":\"No. California law does not allow reciprocity. 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