Process for Pharmacist Licensure in Indiana*

(1) Attend an ACPE-accredited (American Council on Pharmacy Education) School:

• Near completion of Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) curriculum, student should complete Indiana State Board of Pharmacy's application (www.pla.in.gov)
• Submit $100.00 application fee to the Indiana State Board of Pharmacy
• Submit one passport quality photograph
• Submit "Certificate of Completion" from pharmacy school
• Contact the NABP at www.nabp.net or 847-391-4406 to pay the application fees for the NAPLEX ($465) and MPJE ($185)
• Pass the NAPLEX and MPJE with a minimum score of 75%

(2) Attend School Not Accredited by ACPE:

• Complete Indiana State Board of Pharmacy application (www.pla.in.gov)
• Submit $100.00 application fee to the Indiana State Board of Pharmacy
• Submit one passport quality photograph
• Submit "Certificate of Completion" from Pharmacy School
• Submit verification of having 1,500 hours of internship (must come from the State Board of Pharmacy where the hours were completed)
• Contact the NABP at www.nabp.net or 847-391-4406 to pay the application fees for the NAPLEX ($465) and MPJE ($185)
• Pass the NAPLEX and MPJE with a minimum score of 75%

(3) Foreign Pharmacy Graduates:

• Complete Indiana State Board of Pharmacy application (www.pla.in.gov)
• Submit $100.00 application fee to the Indiana State Board of Pharmacy
• Submit one passport quality photograph
• Submit a Notarized copy of FPGEC (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee) Certification
• Contact the NABP at www.nabp.net or 847-391-4406 to pay the application fees for the NAPLEX ($465) and MPJE ($185)
• Pass the NAPLEX and MPJE with minimum score of 75%
• Complete and submit verification of 1,500 hours of internship (may be completed at any time during the application process, however all hours must be submitted prior to the license being issued)

* NOTE:  This information was updated in July 2006.  You should refer to the application and requirements outlined on the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA) and Board of Pharmacy's website.  Visit www.pla.in.gov for more information. 

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