Section 70. Requirements for foreign-trained applicants  


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  • A. Applicants for licensure who were trained in foreign schools of pharmacy shall obtain the FPGEC certificate prior to being allowed to register as a pharmacy intern and gain required practical experience in Virginia.

    B. After obtaining the FPGEC certificate, the applicant may apply for a pharmacy intern registration and shall fulfill the requirements for practical experience set forth in 18VAC110-20-30 and 18VAC110-20-40 before being admitted to examinations required by 18VAC110-20-60.

    C. Applicants for licensure who were trained in foreign schools of pharmacy shall also complete and achieve passing scores on the examinations set forth in 18VAC110-20-60 before being licensed as a pharmacist.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR530-01-1 § 2.5, eff. August 9, 1995; amended, Volume 15, Issue 08, eff. February 3, 1999; Volume 20, Issue 23, eff. August 25, 2004; Volume 22, Issue 24, eff. October 23, 2006; Volume 25, Issue 24, eff. September 2, 2009.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-2400 and Chapters 33 (§ 54.1-3300 et seq.) and 34 (§ 54.1-3400 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia.