4.02.00  Licensure by Examination.  The examinations for licensure as a pharmacist shall consist of an     academic examination and a jurisprudence examination, each approved by the Board.   Eff  05/30/2006
a.    	For licensure by examination the academic examination shall be fairly designed to test the applicant’s knowledge of pharmacy and other related subjects.  The passing point shall be set at 75 to reflect minimum competence.   Eff  05/30/2006
b.    	The candidate for licensure by examination must pass a Board approved jurisprudence examination, which, for the purpose of this regulation, shall be the practical examination.  The passing point shall be set at 75 to reflect minimum competence.   Eff  05/30/2006
c.    	Examination scores are valid for 24 months from the date of examination.
d.    	Score Transfer applicants must complete their licensure within one year from the date the score transfers are received by the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy.   Eff  05/30/2006
e.   	If a candidate for licensure fails to appear for a scheduled examination, the fee shall be forfeited.  If the candidate later desires to take the examination, he/she shall reapply and pay the current fee.   Eff  05/30/2006
f.    	Practice in lieu of internship.  One year of practice of pharmacy as a licensed pharmacist in another state may be accepted by the Board in lieu of a Colorado internship, if the candidate is seeking licensure by examination and has completed this year of practice prior to taking the examination.   Eff  05/30/2006
g.    	Examination results.  Results of the examination for licensure by examination shall be released whether the candidate is eligible for licensure or not.  The Board's staff may release licenses to all candidates when all requirements have been met, and the Board shall act on such released licenses at the next scheduled meeting.   Eff  05/30/2006
h.   	Intern hours obtained over five years past graduation from a school or college of pharmacy shall not be valid for the purposes of obtaining a license by examination or score transfer.   Eff  05/30/2006