Pharmacist

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Experience

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PHARMACISTS SOC Code 29-1051 Entry Salary $61.89/hr Average Salary $65.55/hr Job Description Pharmacists prepare and dispense drugs and medicines prescribed by doctors. Most Pharmacists prepare, compound, package and sell medicines. Requirements 1. Complete a degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school. 2. Pass the NAPLEX with a minimum score of 75 3. Pass the MPJE for Wyoming with a minimum score of 75 4. Have 1200 hours of practical experience as a licensed pharmacy intern 5. Complete all requirements within 2 years of the date of application 6. Meet requirements of W.S. 33-24-116 Continuing Education All pharmacists must complete and report 12 hours of approved continuing pharmaceutical education (CPE) obtained during the previous license period in order to renew their license to practice pharmacy. Pharmacists are exempt from the CPE requirement for their first license renewal period. At least one and one-half of the twelve hours of CPE obtained in a licensing period must be related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances, which may include courses on pain management/opioids. At least one hour of CPE must be related to immunizations for pharmacists who indicate they intend to administer immunizations on their license renewal application. Restrictions Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Alcohol or drug addiction. Fraudulent statements on license application. School Located in Wyoming University of Wyoming - Laramie - School of Pharmacy http://www.uwyo.edu/pharmacy/ License Pharmacists must be licensed by the Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy. Licenses expire annually on January 1st. Examination Examinations are administered by Pearson Vue. For testing locations and additional information go to http://www.pearsonvue.com/nabp/ or call (888) 709-2679. Fees Criminal Background Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00 Pharmacist License, New Graduate . . . . .. . . . . . .. . $75.00 Pharmacist License, Reciprocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200.00 Annual Renewal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 Licensing Agency Matt Martineau, Executive Director Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy 1712 Carey Ave., Ste. 200 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 634-9636 Fax: (307) 634-6335 http://pharmacyboard.state.wy.us/ Additional Sources of Information American Pharmacists Association 2215 Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC 20037 Phone: (800) 237-2742 http://www.pharmacist.com/ American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy 1400 Crystal Drive, Ste 300 Arlington, VA 22202 Phone: (703) 739-2330 https://www.aacp.org/ Accreditation Council for Pharmaceutical Education 190 S. LaSalle Street, Ste 2850 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: (312) 664-3575 http://www.acpe-accredit.org/ The National Community Pharmacists Association 100 Daingerfield Road Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 683-8200 http://www.ncpanet.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: Pharmacists " http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacists.htm Last updated April 2023"