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Pharmacists interpret and evaluate prescription orders; compound, dispense, label, and distribute drugs and devices; and participate in drug selection and drug-related device selection; drug evaluation; utilization or regimen review; the monitoring of drug therapy and use; and medication therapy management in accordance with collaborative pharmacy practice agreements. They are responsible for proper and safe storage and distribution of drugs and devices, and maintenance of records. They may advise patients on therapeutic values, hazards, and use of drugs and devices.

Legislation: NH RSA 318 and 318-B; Administrative Rules Chapter Ph 100-1300

Licensure Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be of good professional character and temperate habits
• Conviction of a felony will dampen the chances of getting the license
• College graduate with a Professional Pharmacy Baccalaureate degree or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a school accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education or the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs and approved by the Board
• Complete a minimum of 1,500 hours in an internship in pharmacy or an equivalent program
• If a graduate of a foreign school of pharmacy, pass the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and be fully certified by the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee

Examination: Written examination required – NAPLEX (North American Pharmacy Licensing Examination) and the New Hampshire Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE)

Continuing Education: 15 hours of continuing education are required annually, with at least five hours obtained in a live setting

Fees:

• State licensing fee: $265