licensing exam for usa pharmacist

[sweet]

hi all ,
is there anybody preparing or ve given fpgee or naplax , please help me out , i ve to give fpgee , so if anyone can give any suggestions ..................................

thnks

[Samarkadian]

hi all ,
is there anybody preparing or ve given fpgee or naplax , please help me out , i ve to give fpgee , so if anyone can give any suggestions ..................................

thnks


I need some information as well, If you have something.Kindly let me know.

[rajeshrathee]

Following are step by step guidelines for you to get pharmacist license in USA .

What you need to know:

Following examinations to qualify:

Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination® (FPGEE®) (http://www.nabp.net/)
TOEFL (http://www.toefl.org/) (Paper-based :550 or higher OR CBT 213 or higher )
TSE (http://www.toefl.org/tse/changes.html) with a score of 50 or higher.(for FPGEC® (http://www.nabp.net/) certification)
NAPLEX® (http://www.nabp.net/) (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination™)
Multistate Pharmacy Juriisprudence Examination™ (http://www.nabp.net/) (MPJE™)What you need to do :

Step 1
Appling for FPGEC :(required o­nly who completed minimum 4 year Graduation in Pharmacy before January 1st 2003 and 5 year Graduation in Pharmacy after January 1st 2003 , outside USA)
Documents required
Official Transcripts
Detailed information of subjects you studied(0ptional) / Courses you completed with marks/grades issued by your principal or from university in an envelope sealed by the appropriate issuing body. ( Usually all the years subjects & marks they compile together and give it to you in a sealed envelope) *
Proof of Degree :
Photocopy ofOfficial proof of pharmacy degree (convocation/degree certificate) must be signed/certified by principal of college where you graduated indicating date of degree awarded in writing in an envelope sealed by the same issuing official. *
Proof of Licence :
Photocopy oflicense and/or registration certificate must be unrestricted and certified by the appropriate government official of the jurisdiction issuing the license in an envelope sealed by the same issuing official. *
Photocopies of documents:
Certified photocopies of all other documents(like all your marks statements, birth certificate etc) are those where the words, "I have reviewed the original document and attest that this is a true and exact copy of the original" must be written directly o­n the photocopy by a notary public, and have been overlapped partially by the notary public seal. The notary must also include his or her signature. If a document is longer than o­ne page, each page must be certified.
If any document is NOT in English must be accompanied by an official word-for-word English translation, prepared and certified as correct by an official translator.
TIP : For faster processing submit 3 Sealed envelopes (Transcripts, Proof of degree & Proof of licence) , certified photocopies, photos, fees draft, FPGEE application form together in ONE ENVELOPE. Your can reduce processing time by half.

Check list for sending together in ONE ENVELOPE *
School transcripts (sealed and/or translation)
Degree (sealed and/or translation)
Licensure/Registration (sealed and/or translation)
Two photographs
Fees US$ (pink envelope)
Notice of Receipt of Application/Registration Form Postcard (self-addressed)
For complete information om FPGEC® visit official site: http://www.nabp.net/ (http://www.nabp.net/)
Step 2
Apply and appear for TOEFL (http://www.toefl.org/)® and TSE (http://www.toefl.org/tse/changes.html) ®
Step 3
Appear for FPGEE® (http://www.nabp.net/)
After passing all these exams, you will receive FPGEE® certificate that can be used for sitting in state board exam (NAPLEX®).
( Approximately 3 months will take for FPGEE® certification after submitting three tests. Always it is safe to keep FPGEC® (http://www.nabp.net/) certificate, u can change any state any time you wish. Few states like Florida, Michigan offering intern permit without FPGEC® (http://www.nabp.net/) certification )
Step 4
Participate in residency or internship programs to acquire direct, "hands on" patient care experience duration of internship depending upon the each and individual state.
(For complete details contact state board of pharmacy directly)
Step 5
After completing intern hours , apply for second major examination NABPLEX (http://www.nabp.net/)® (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Licensing Examination)
Step 6
You have to qualify in last but not least Pharmacy law examination (http://www.nabp.net/)

[rajeshrathee]

The Fpgee consisits of 300 questions designed to assess a candidate's knowledge in 4 key areas namely Basic Science, Pharmaceutical Science,Biomedical/Clinical Science and Economic/Social/Administrative science as it pertains to practise of pharmacy.

Basic Science

Biology,Microbiology
General Chemistary,Organic and Bio Chemistary

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology
Drug Therapy, Drug Interactions
Drug Calculations
Over the counter (OTC) medications
Medical and Drug Terminology, Abbrevations

Law Review:

Federal Pharmacy law, FDA
Federal Drug & cosmetic acts