Pharmacy
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Hormonal Contraceptives — Pharmacist Training Resources 
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Exam Information
Pharmacists
In order to be licensed as a pharmacist in Utah, applicants must pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination for Utah (UT MJPE). Both of these exams are administered by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
Foreign-Educated Pharmacists
Applicants for the Utah Pharmacist license, who received their education and/or license in a foreign country, must be certified by the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC). In order to receive this certification, candidates must pass the Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) administered by NABP.
Pharmacy Technicians
In order to be licensed as a pharmacy technician in Utah, applicants must pass either the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Apply for a License
STEP 1: Please select the license type you are applying for:
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- If 18 or older on the date submitting this application, submit an original “Criminal History Report” from the Utah Bureau of Criminal History. For information on how to obtain this report, please see http://www.publicsafety.utah.gov/bci/crimrecords.html
- Completed Training Program Section
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- Have completed (2) fingerprint cards
- Completed Affidavit of Education
- Copy of current Certification of Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT) or National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCB)
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- Have completed (2) fingerprint cards
- Have a completed Statement of Intern Eligibility
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- Have passed the NAPLEX and UT MPJE exams (required before you apply)
- 2 fingerprint cards. Completed or coming into DOPL to have done.
- U.S. Graduate - Official transcripts documenting completion of an ACPE accredited program. Note: Transcripts are considered “official” when they are sent directly from the school to DOPL or sealed in an envelope bearing the school’s stamp/seal on the envelope flap.
- Foreign Graduate - Copy of FPGEC Certificate
- Verification of 1,740 if a U.S. Graduate
- Verification of 1,440 if Foreign Graduate
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- Official Transcripts confirming degree and date conferred (MUST have graduated in the last two months)
- Have registered for Naplex and Utah MPJE
- Completed Temporary form signed by supervising pharmacist
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- Facility must be in Utah
- Registered with the Utah Division of Corporations & Registrations
- Have fingerprint cards (2) each for the Pharmacist and Pharmacist Supervisor Completed or coming into DOPL to have completed.
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- Facility must be in Utah
- Registered with the Utah Division of Corporations & Registrations
- Have fingerprint cards (2) each for the Pharmacist In Charge / Consulting Pharmacist and Pharmacist In Charge Supervisor / On-Site Supervisor Completed or coming into DOPL to have completed.
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- Registered with the Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code
- Designated Representative (Must have at least three years experience in the manufacture or distribution of prescription drugs/devices.
- Have fingerprint cards (2) each for the Designated Representative and Designated Representative Supervisor completed or If in Utah, coming into DOPL to have completed.
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- Registered with the Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code
- Have fingerprint cards (2) each for the Pharmacist In Charge / Consulting Pharmacist and Pharmacist In Charge Supervisor / On-Site Supervisor Completed.
- Official verification from the Board of Pharmacy of the state where the pharmacy is physically located indicating licensure in good standing.
- Copy of a state inspection report from the Board of Pharmacy of the state where the pharmacy is physically located completed within the last year indicating compliance with laws and regulations for the facility.
- Copy of a current license for the Pharmacist-in-Charge
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
Utah Applicants- Registered with the Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code
- Have fingerprint cards (2) each for the Responsible Individual and Alternate Individual completed.
- Completed "Pharmacy Inspection Referral". (Utah applicants ONLY)
- If applying for an Analytical Laboratory, Animal Euthanasia, Animal Narcotic Detection Training or Human Clinical Investigational Drug Research Facility license, you must provide a complete list of all drugs that you are requesting authorization to have on site
- Official verification from the Board of Pharmacy of the state where the pharmacy is physically located indicating licensure in good standing.
- Copy of a state inspection report from the Board of Pharmacy of the state where the pharmacy is physically located completed within the last year indicating compliance with laws and regulations for the facility.
- Copy of a current license for the Pharmacist-in-Charge
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- Must already have a Class A Retail Pharmacy or Class B Closed Door Pharmacy license in good standing.
- Must have contracts between this Online Contract Pharmacy, each online prescriber, and the online internet facilitator.
- Certificate of Liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and a policy limit of not less than $3,000,000.
Renew a License
- Licenses expire on September 30 of odd years.
- At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of a license, DOPL will mail a renewal notice to the licensee's address of record as provided to DOPL by the individual licensee. (Failure to notify DOPL of an address change could prevent a licensee from timely receiving renewal notification and other important correspondence from DOPL.)
- Renewal Fees — Pharmacist $63 | Pharmacist w/ CS $141 | Pharm Tech $47 | Pharmacy $103 | Pharmacy w/ CS $181 | Dispensing Practitioner $63 | Dispensing Clinic $103
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- Completed 20 hours of CEU’s or have an ACTIVE PTCB or EXCPT certification.
NOTE: If you are applying for reinstatement or re-applying for a license you once had, you must use the manual application below.
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- 30 hours approved by ACPE
NOTE: If you are applying for reinstatement or re-applying for a license you once had, you must use the manual application below.
NOTE: If you are applying for reinstatement or re-applying for a license you once had, you must use the manual application below.
NOTE: If you are applying for reinstatement or re-applying for a license you once had, you must use the manual application below.
Additional Forms
Update Your License Record
Legal Name Change
If your legal name has changed, you must verify the change by submitting a copy of a marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order, driver's license, or social security card to the Division. If you desire a reprint of your license reflecting the name change, you must also submit a $10 reprint fee with the request.
- EMAIL: doplweb@utah.gov
- FAX: 801-530-6511
- MAIL: PO Box 146741, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741
Change of Address
You may update your address online in the eGov system.
Laws and Rules
- DOPL Licensing Act, 58-1 (05/08/2018)
- General Rule of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, R156-1. (04/09/2018)
- Pharmacy Practice Act, 58-17b (12/03/2018)
- Pharmacy Practice Act Rule, R156-17b (12/27/2018)
- Utah Controlled Substances Act, 58-37 (12/03/2018)
- Utah Controlled Substance Act Rule, R156-37 (12/27/2018)
- Controlled Substance Database Act, 58-37f (12/03/2018)
- Controlled Substance Database Act Rule, R156-37f (12/27/2018)
- Health Care Providers Immunity from Liability Act, 58-13 (05/10/2016)
- Retired Volunteer Health Care Practitioner Act, 58-81 (05/10/2016)
- Utah Health Care Malpractice Act, Title 78B, Chapter 3, Part 4 (05/10/2016)
- Retired Volunteer Health Care Practitioner Act Rule R156-81 (06/22/2009)
- Online Prescribing, Dispensing, and Facilitation Licensing Act, 58-83
- Online Prescribing, Dispensing, and Facilitation Licensing Act Rule, R156-83 (10/22/2013)
- Electronic Prescribing Act Rule, R156-82 (02/08/2016)
Board Members event_seat=Chairperson
| Name | Appointed | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Trip Hoffman III, Pharm D. event_seat (Pharmacist) | 01/07/2013 | 06/30/2020 |
| Joseph B. Ligori (Public Member) | 07/01/2019 | 06/30/2020 |
| Autumn Hawks (Pharmacy Technician) | 07/01/2019 | 06/30/2021 |
| Carrie B. Dunford. (Pharmacist) | 09/07/2017 | 06/30/2021 |
| Christopher Sheard (Pharmacist) | 07/01/2018 | 06/30/2022 |
| Karen M. Gunning, Pharm.D. (Pharmacist) | 07/01/2019 | 06/30/2023 |
| Gary A. Hale, R.Ph. (Pharmacist) | 07/01/2019 | 06/30/2023 |
Upcoming Public Meetings
Past Public Meetings
Contact Us
- For general licensing questions call:
- (801) 530-6628
(866) 275-3675 Toll-Free in Utah - Bureau Manager
- Jennifer Zaelit — jzaelit@utah.gov
- Board Secretary
- Jennifer Johnson — jennyajohnson@utah.gov
Websites
Resources
- Self-Administered Hormonal Contraceptives Approval Training
- Hormonal Contraceptives — Pharmacist Training Resources
- Vaccine Protocol
- Tips to prepare for a DOPL Inspection
- Letter Urging Federal Compounding Legislation
- Guidelines for Hospital Pharmacies and Emergency Department Treatment
- Creation of Board of Pharmacy Compounding Task Force
- Pharmacy Compounding Inspection Report
- USP 795 Guidelines for Standard Operating Procedures
- Compounded Mouthwash Guidelines
- USP 797 Guidelines for Standard Operating Procedures
- Pharmacy Coordinating Council of Utah Internship Competencies
- The Utah Hormonal Contraception Questionnaire
- Standard Procedures Algorithm for Prescribing of Contraceptives excluding DMPA
- The U.S.Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use
- Utah Clinical Guidelines on Prescribing Opioids for Treatment of Pain
- USP 800 Proposal
- Peer Advisory Committee Application
Military Resources
Are you a veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
Contact the Veteran Crisis Line
Members of the armed forces and their families are often more affected than other groups by licensing restrictions because of frequent relocations to fulfill orders. To ease this burden, the Utah Legislature has authorized certain fee waivers and license exemptions for qualifying military personnel and military spouses.
License Fee Waivers
Initial License
DOPL requires a processing fee for initial license applications. This fee varies by profession. The Utah Legislature has authorized initial license
fee waivers for qualifying military service members. Full-time active duty service members should submit the fee waiver request form with their initial
license application. Download the fee waiver request form here.
Inactive License
Qualifying licensees, who wish to maintain their license but who are not currently practicing in the profession, can apply for inactive status. In some cases,
changing a license to inactive status will remove certain CE requirements. The Utah Legislature has authorized fee waivers for qualifying military service
members who change their license to inactive status or who renew an inactive license. Please note that not all professions have inactive status as an option.
To check if your profession has inactive license status, refer to
Utah Administrative Rule R156-1-305.
Full-time active duty service members can download the fee waiver request form for inactive status here.
Licensing for Military Spouses
Spouses of military service members stationed in Utah are permitted to work in licensed professions without obtaining a Utah license as long as they possess an active license from another state or territory of the United States. Since this benefit for military spouses is relatively new, you may need to explain to employers or the public who ask that your out-of-state license is valid because you are a spouse of an active duty service member. To help you, the Division has created a verification letter which you can show your employer or the public that explains this exemption. Download the verification letter here.
Additional Resources
Are you struggling with PTSD, depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction?
The College of Social and Behavioral Science at the University of Utah provides free treatment for veterans, including: therapy sessions, workshops, and a two-week residential treatment program for veterans with PTSD in Park City.
Learn more here.
The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (UDVMA) provides resources for veterans including education, employment, healthcare, and more. Learn more here.