R156-17b-304. Temporary Licensure

  (1) In accordance with Subsection 58-1-303(1), the Division may issue a temporary pharmacist license to a person who meets all qualifications for licensure as a pharmacist in Utah except for the passing of the required examination, if the applicant:

  (a)(i) is a graduate of an ACPE accredited pharmacy school within two months immediately preceding application for licensure;

  (ii) enrolled in a pharmacy graduate residency or fellowship program; or

  (iii) licensed in good standing to practice pharmacy in another state or territory of the United States;

  (b) submits a complete application for licensure as a pharmacist except the passing of the NAPLEX and MJPE examinations;

  (c) submits evidence of having secured employment conditioned upon issuance of the temporary license, and the employment is under the direct, on-site supervision of a pharmacist with an active, non-temporary license that may or may not include a controlled substance license; and

  (d) has registered to take the required licensure examinations.

  (2) A temporary pharmacist license issued under Subsection (1) expires the earlier of:

  (a) six months from the date of issuance;

  (b) the date upon which the Division receives notice from the examination agency that the individual has failed either examination three times; or

  (c) the date upon which the Division issues the individual full licensure.

  (3) An individual who has failed either examination three times shall meet with the Board to request an additional authorization to test. The Division, in collaboration with the Board, may require additional training as a condition for approval of an authorization to retest.

  (4) A pharmacist temporary license issued in accordance with this section cannot be renewed, but may be extended up to six months, as approved by the Division in collaboration with the Board.