Question

Which of the following statements is not true regarding applying for pharmacist licensure?

A) Licensure requirements may vary between different states.

B) Applicants must typically pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX).

C) All states have reciprocity agreements, allowing easy transfer of licensure between them.

D) Graduation from an accredited pharmacy program is a common prerequisite for licensure.

Answer 1

The false statement about pharmacist licensure is that all states have reciprocity agreements, which is not true as transferring licenses between states can sometimes be complex.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement regarding pharmacist licensure that is not true is: C) All states have reciprocity agreements, allowing easy transfer of licensure between them. While licensure requirements do indeed vary between different states and most applicants must pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), and graduation from an accredited pharmacy program is generally a prerequisite for licensure, not all states have reciprocity agreements. Therefore, transferring a license from one state to another can sometimes require additional steps or even re-examination.

A career focus as a pharmacist requires a substantial educational background in chemistry and biology, allowing pharmacists to understand the effects of drugs and provide advice on medications to both physicians and patients.