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It explains that candidates must pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) administered by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), and highlights that many states impose additional application materials, age and character criteria, and practice or internship experience requirements. 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Their  \nrequirements are as followed:  \n[http://2hqyh93y2sj32lqbnw40aoj0.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp](http://2hqyh93y2sj32lqbnw40aoj0.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp)  \ncontent/uploads/000384251.pdf  \n[http://www.beapharmacist.com/pharmacist-state-licensing/](http://www.beapharmacist.com/pharmacist-state-licensing/)  \n[https://nabp.pharmacy/boards-of-pharmacy/](https://nabp.pharmacy/boards-of-pharmacy/)  \n[https://www.ttuhsc.edu/pharmacy/documents/residencies/ResidencyRequirementsbyState_2017](https://www.ttuhsc.edu/pharmacy/documents/residencies/ResidencyRequirementsbyState_2017) . pdf  \nALABAMA  \nStreet Address:  \nAlabama State Board of Pharmacy  \n111 Village St  \nBirmingham, AL 35242 Phone: 205-981-2280 Alabama Requirements:  \n􀁸 File a written application with the board 10 days prior to the examination  \n􀁸 The application should be accompanied with the examination and registration fee  \n􀁸 2 recent photographs certified by a notary public  \n􀁸 Is at least 19 years ofage and is of good moral character  \n􀁸 Holds a professional degree from a division, school, college, or a university department of pharmacy that is recognized by the State Board of Pharmacy  \n􀁸 Shall be a citizen of the United States or is legally present  \n􀁸 Completed an approved practical training program under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist  \n􀁸 Successfully complete an examination administered by the board in subjects required by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy  \nPlease visit [https://www.albop.com/PDF%20Files/act205_08.pdf](https://www.albop.com/PDF%20Files/act205_08.pdf) for additional information.  \nALASKA  \nStreet Address:  \nAlaska Board of Pharmacy State Office Building  \n333 Willoughby Avenue, 9th Floor  \nPO Box 110806  \nJuneau, AK 99811-0806  \nPhone: 907-465-2550 Alaska Requirements:  \n􀁸 Submit a complete and notarized application  \n􀁸 Submit appropriate fees to “State of Alaska”  \no Application Fee: $60.00  \no License Fee: $240.00  \no Wall Certificate (optional): $20.00  \n􀁸 Submit an official transcript showing a professional pharmacy degree directly to the division from a college of pharmacy  \n􀁸 Complete 1,500 hours of internship or experience in pharmacy in accordance with 12 AAC 52.080  \n􀁸 Successfully complete the NAPLEX  \n􀁸 Submit an affidavit of internship experience signed by the applicant  \n􀁸 Submit 2 affidavits from reputable citizens attesting of the applicant’s good moral character  \nPlease visit [https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/pha4032.pdf](https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/pha4032.pdf) for additional information.  \nARIZONA  \nStreet Address:  \nArizona Board of Pharmacy  \n1616 W. Adams St., Suite 120  \nPhoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: 602-771-2727 Arizona Requirements:  \n􀁸 Proof of a degree in pharmacy from a school or college of pharmacy approved by the Board  \n􀁸 Complete 1500 hours of internship training  \n􀁸 Submit a completed application either electronically or manually with the corresponding fee  \n􀁸 Successfully complete the NAPLEX and MPJE and submit the results to the Board  \nPlease visit  \n[https://pharmacy.az.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/licensees%20approved%20rules.pdf](https://pharmacy.az.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/licensees%20approved%20rules.pdf)[ ](https://pharmacy.az.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/licensees%20approved%20rules.pdf)[for additional information.](for additional information.)  \nARKANSAS  \nStreet Address:  \nArkansas State Board of Pharmacy  \n322 South Main Street, Suite 600  \nLittle Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501-682-0190 Arkansas Requirements:  \n􀁸 A passport s","cbCaihp88fE7k9lL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihp88fE7k9lL","pdf",540212,52,"English","# Pharmacy licensure overview\n## NAPLEX and NABP requirement\n## Additional state requirements by state\n### Alabama\n### Alaska\n### Arizona\n### Arkansas\n### California","[{\"question\":\"What is the baseline requirement for pharmacist licensure in these materials?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates are required to successfully pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) administered by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).\"},{\"question\":\"Why do different states list additional requirements beyond NAPLEX?\",\"answer\":\"The document states that, in addition to NAPLEX, certain states have added requirements that must be met to practice within that state.\"},{\"question\":\"What types of documents and steps are repeatedly requested in state sections (example: Alabama and Alaska)?\",\"answer\":\"State entries commonly require a written or completed application, supporting items such as photographs or transcripts, and proof of internship or experience, along with fees and additional forms like affidavits or background-related verifications where applicable.\"}]","Pharmacy Licensure Requirements by State - NAPLEX and State Application Requirements | PDF",131]