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     Frequently Asked Questions:

    -         Can a Foreign Pharmacist Reciprocate?
                   No.  A pharmacist must have practiced in the United States in order to reciprocate.

    -          Does the Maryland Board have reciprocity with Florida?
                   Yes. 

    -          Does the Maryland Board have reciprocity with California?
                   Yes.

 

Reciprocity Process Overview

  • Applicant mails Board Application and $120 fee to the Board
  • Board mails the Applicant a Maryland law book to use as a study guide for taking the  MPJE 
  • Obtain an Official NABP Application, Board Application and MPJE Booklet and form  from the Board or NABP
  • Applicant mails Official NABP Application with fee of  $300 and MPJE form with fee of $170 to NABP
  • NABP mails Applicant a ATT number to take the MPJE at computerized testing center
  • Applicant must schedule to take the Oral Competency examination (aprox. $35)
  • Oral Competency examination results are faxed to the Board from the testing center
  • NABP emails MPJE scores to the Board weekly
  • Click the Reciprocity Scores button above to find out if you've passed the reciprocity examination.


Requirement Summary:
  • Graduate of a school or college of pharmacy that is either approved by the Board or accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education,
  • Have a valid pharmacists license from another state,
  • Complete 520 pharmacy experience hours after graduation

  Related Links:       NABP   (847)698-6227
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  Email the Board at mdbop@dhmh.state.md.us          Questions: Contact the Licensing Unit at (410) 764 - 4759  
 
 Updated: 4/5/2006