Intern Licenses for the California State Board Pharmacy

You are eligible for internship licensure as a first-year student. Intern license applications must be filed by the end of the first quarter.

The California Board of Pharmacy requires completion of 1,500 hours for licensure; 900 of which must be completed in licensed pharmacies (hospital and community). The other 600 of these internship hours may be completed in experiences substantially related to the practice of pharmacy.

Upon graduation, we will certify that you have completed 600 hours in experience substantially related to the practice of pharmacy. Students in the Pharmaceutical Care Pathway may earn up to 120 hours of intern experience for experiences associated with CP 147, the Community Pharmacy Practice APPE. Approval of intern hours for experiences in CP 147 is at the discretion of the preceptor.

Students are encouraged to discuss the potential for intern hours credit with the preceptor at the beginning of the CP 147 rotation. It is the responsibility of the preceptor and the student to ensure that the experiences for which hours are granted are consistent with the Intern Performance Guidelines outlined by the California Board of Pharmacy.

All affidavits related to intern hours earned while enrolled in CP 147 are signed by the student and preceptor.

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