R4-23-201. General

A. License required. Before practicing as a pharmacist in Arizona, a person shall possess a valid pharmacist license issued by the Board. B. Methods of licensure. Licensure as a pharmacist shall be by: 1. Examination using a Board-approved testing method; or 2. Reciprocity, as provided under A.R.S. § 32-1922(B). C. The Board may reinstate the license of a pharmacist who is practicing pharmacy in another jurisdiction and has an Arizona license that lapsed at least five years ago if the pharmacist: 1. Passes the MPJE or other Board-approved jurisprudence examination, and 2. Pays all fees and penalties specified under A.R.S. § 32- 1925(C). D. The Board may reinstate the license of a pharmacist who has not practiced pharmacy within the last 12 months before seeking reinstatement and whose Arizona license lapsed at least five years ago if the pharmacist: 1. Completes the requirements in subsection (C), and 2. Appears before the Board to furnish satisfactory proof of fitness to be licensed as a pharmacist. E. Verification of license. A pharmacy permittee or pharmacist- in-charge shall not allow a person to practice as a pharmacist until the pharmacy permittee or pharmacist-in-charge verifies the person is currently licensed by the Board as a pharmacist.