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The National Association of State Boards of Pharmacy NAPLEX and/or MPJE exams are used by state pharmacy boards as one measure to assess competence to practice pharmacy. Educational requirements to sit for the exams are established by the state licensure board and vary by state. 

State

Alabama

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Alabama. 

Alaska

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Alaska.

Arizona

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Arizona. 

Arkansas

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Arkansas. 

California

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in California. 

Colorado

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Colorado. 

Connecticut

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Connecticut. 

Delaware

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Delaware. 

District of Columbia

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in the District of Columbia; however, individuals must complete an additional 400 hours of independent pre-licensure practice in a pharmacy setting with the emphasis on the distribution of medicines and prescriptions before applying for a Pharmacist license. 

Florida

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Florida. 

Georgia

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Georgia. 

Hawaii

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Hawaii. 

Idaho

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Idaho. 

Illinois

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Illinois. 

Indiana

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Indiana. 

Iowa

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Iowa. 

Kansas

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Kansas. 

Kentucky

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Kentucky. 

Louisiana

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Louisiana. 

Maine

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Maine. 

Maryland

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Maryland. 

Massachusetts

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Massachusetts. 

Michigan

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Michigan. 

Minnesota

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Minnesota. 

Mississippi

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Mississippi. 

Missouri

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Missouri. 

Montana

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Montana. 

Nebraska

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Nebraska. 

Nevada

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Nevada. 

New Hampshire

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in New Hampshire. 

New Jersey

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in New Jersey. 

New Mexico

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in New Mexico. 

New York

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in New York. 

North Carolina

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in North Carolina. 

North Dakota

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in North Dakota. 

Ohio

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Ohio. 

Oklahoma

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Oklahoma. 

Oregon

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Oregon. 

Pacific Territories

 Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in the Pacific Territories. 

Pennsylvania

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Pennsylvania. 

Puerto Rico

Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program dose not meet educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Puerto Rico. 

Rhode Island

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Rhode Island. 

South Carolina

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in South Carolina. 

South Dakota

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in South Dakota. 

Tennessee

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Tennessee. 

Texas

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Texas. 

Utah

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Utah. 

U.S. Virgin Islands

Ohio State has not determined whether completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

Vermont

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Vermont. 

Virginia

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Virginia. 

Washington

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Washington. 

West Virginia

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in West Virginia. 

Wisconsin

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Wisconsin. 

Wyoming

Completion of Ohio State's ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program meets educational requirements to apply for a Pharmacist license in Wyoming.