To become a licensed pharmacist, graduates must successfully complete an ACPE accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program, complete a minimum number of required intern hours, and pass two licensure examinations; the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) or Universal MPJE (UMPJE) as determined by each state.
More information about licensure examinations is available from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, 1600 Feehanville Drive, Mount Prospect, IL 60056, 847/391-4406, https://nabp.pharmacy/.