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49 Pa. Code § 27.24. Examinations and passing scores.

§ 27.24. Examinations and passing scores.

 On and after March 1, 1997, but before November 1, 1998, candidates for licensure by examination are required to pass both the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Federal Drug Law Examination (FDLE), developed and administered by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).

 (b)  On and after November 1, 1998, candidates for licensure by examination are required to pass both the NAPLEX and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE), developed and administered by the NABP.

 (c)  The minimum passing score on each examination will be as determined by the NABP.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  27.24 amended under section 812.1 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §  279.3a); and sections 3, 6(k) and 8.2 of the Pharmacy Act (63 P. S. § §  390-3, 390-6(k) and 390-8.2).

Source

   The provisions of this §  27.24 amended September 5, 1986, effective September 6, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 3293; amended June 12, 1992, effective June 13, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 3064; corrected June 20, 1992, effective June 13, 1992, 22 Pa.B. 3064; amended May 23, 1997, effective May 24, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 2545; amended October 16, 1998, effective October 17, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 5241. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (247944) to (247945).

Cross References

   This section cited in 49 Pa. Code §  27.52 (relating to graduates of foreign schools and noncitizens).



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