Uniformity of Pre-licensure Experiential Requirements (Resolution 111-7-15)

Resolution No: 111-7-15
Title: Uniformity of Pre-licensure Experiential Requirements
Membership Vote: PASS

WHEREAS, pre-licensure experiential requirements vary among states; and

WHEREAS, this variance in pre-licensure experiential requirements may negatively impact new graduates seeking licensure in multiple states;

WHEREAS, a centralized database that contains information regarding completion of pre-licensure experiential programs would be helpful to state boards of pharmacy in their evaluation of new graduate applications for licensure; and

WHEREAS, the use of a centralized NABP database to confirm completion of pre-licensure experiential programs and graduation of applicants for licensure would simplify this process;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NABP encourage states to recognize completion of Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education-accredited pre-licensure experience as fulfillment of all preliminary licensure requirements; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that NABP encourage states to adopt the use of a centralized NABP database to confirm completion of pre-licensure experiential programs and graduation of new graduates.

(Resolution passed at the NABP 111^th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA)