Section 61-11-9 - Qualifications for licensure as a pharmacist by examination. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)
61-11-9. Qualifications for licensure as a pharmacist by examination. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)
A. An applicant for licensure as a pharmacist by examination shall:
(1) have reached the age of majority and not be addicted to the use of drugs or alcohol;
(2) be a graduate of a school or college of pharmacy approved by the board;
(3) have not less than one year of experience under the direction of a pharmacist in accordance with the programs of supervised training established by regulation of the board;
(4) pass an examination approved by the board; and
(5) pass an examination approved by the board, which examination shall be based on federal and state drug laws and regulations.
B. Any person who is a graduate of a foreign school of pharmacy may be eligible for licensure as a pharmacist upon successful completion of an equivalency examination program approved by the board.
C. The board shall issue a license when the applicant's application has been filed with and approved by the board and the applicant has paid the required fees and has met the requirements of this section.