Changes to the NAPLEX include an increase in the number of items from 185 to 250, an increase in testing time to six hours, and an increase in the registration fee from $505 to $575. In addition, effective November 1, 2016, the NAPLEX waiting period will be 45 days. Candidates must wait at least 45 days to schedule another attempt after obtaining a failing score on the NAPLEX.
• The last day to take the current NAPLEX is October 22, 2016. Candidates wishing to take the current exam must:
o Register by October 3, 2016,
o Be granted eligibility and receive an Authorization to Test, and
o Schedule and take the exam by October 22, 2016.
• The NAPLEX will not be administered October 24-31, 2016.
• The new NAPLEX will launch on November 1, 2016.
For candidates with open, active registrations who are unable to test by October 22, 2016, their registrations will remain active and they may schedule an appointment to take the new NAPLEX on or after November 1, 2016.
If there are any questions regarding the updates to the NAPLEX program, you may visit the NABP on the web at www.nabp.net
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Changes to NAPLEX
IMPORTANT POLICY CHANGE
The Arizona State Board of Pharmacy no longer accepts fingerprint cards. If you are applying for licensure as a pharmacy technician trainee, pharmacy technician, intern or pharmacist, you must now submit a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card with your application.
If you have a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card, submit a copy with your application.
If you do not have a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card, you must obtain one before applying for licensure. To obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, you may apply online at: http://fieldprintarizona.com/. Select the Regular Application - Paid Employee, then select the Board of Pharmacy - Licensure. The statutory reference for our agency is A.R.S. § 32-1904.
For questions contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS). You may contact DPS by calling 602.223.2279. DPS office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Applicants who are not in Arizona must contact DPS for an application packet.
For more information, please review DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card Frequently Asked Questions at http://www.azdps.gov/services/fingerprint/.
2016 NAPLEX & MPJE Information
Effective 4/1/2016, NABP will be changing the fees for the NAPLEX and MPJE exams.
- The new NAPLEX fee will be $505.00
- The new MPJE fee will be $250.00
Please see NABP's website for further information.
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