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Are there any exceptions for a pharmacist who is renewing their license with no CEs?

a) Yes, if they can juggle
b) No, there are no exceptions
c) Yes, if they bring cupcakes to the board
d) Yes, if they have a doctor's note

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Professional licensing requirements, including those for pharmacists, often require continuing education. While exceptions can sometimes be made for medical reasons with appropriate documentation like a doctor's note, humorous options like juggling or bringing cupcakes would not be acceptable.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to the renewal of a pharmacist's license and whether there are any exceptions for renewing without completing Continuing Education (CE) requirements. The options presented seem to be facetious except for option d, which suggests a possible exception with a doctor's note. In reality, most state boards of pharmacy require pharmacists to complete a certain number of Continuing Education units or hours as a condition for license renewal. However, there might be exceptions such as when a pharmacist is unable to complete CEs due to medical reasons, in which case documentation such as a doctor's note may potentially be considered by the board. Each state's board of pharmacy will have specific regulations and processes for handling these exceptions. Prior to seeking exceptions, pharmacists should review the rules of their state's board of pharmacy or reach out to the board directly for guidance.

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