What happens to a newly licensed pharmacist who is licensed in the last six months of a biennium?

A newly licensed pharmacist who obtains their license within the last six months of a biennium is exempt from continuing education (CE) requirements for that biennium. This is based on the understanding that the individual is newly entering the profession and will have had limited time to engage in practice or education since licensure.

This provision recognizes that new pharmacists may need time to transition into their roles and provides a grace period. However, once the new biennium begins, they will be required to meet the full continuing education requirements as stipulated for all practicing pharmacists.

The other options suggest prerequisites like completing full CE requirements, being exempt from fees, or applying for an expedited license, which do not align with the standard regulations governing newly licensed pharmacists within their first commitment after licensure.