Pharmacist in West Virginia
A license is necessary to practice pharmacy in the state of West Virginia.
Requirements include:
- Must pass the NAPLEX
- Must pass the MPJE
- 1500 internship hours
- Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy
- No criminal record
- At least 18 years of age
Application also requires:
- Must pass Errors and Ommissions exam
Foreign graduates and non-US citizen have additional requirements:
- Must pass FPGEE
- Must pass TOEFL
West Virginia also allows licensure by reciprocity.
To maintain a pharmacist license in West Virginia, pharmacists need 30 CE (continuing education) credits every 2 years. Two credits must be on end of life care education. Six live credits.
For more information, visit the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.