Will I be accredited to work as a pharmacist in United States? I am a pharmacy graduate from Philippines.?

Question

I am a pharmacist from Philippines. I've heard that US doesn't accept pharmacists with 4-year course study. Is it true? I've researched that as long as the education is equivalent to the condition given by the pharmacy board of the particular state then it's ok. But what exactly do they mean by equivalent? I've heard that even we finished masteral degree or Pharm.D. here in the Philippines, we are still not accredited. Is it true?

Answer 1

Actually if you have a degree from an accredited university regardless where it is, you are eligible to take a state pharmacy exam. You may have to update your training as the U.S. requirements are different.

Go to this website:

http://www.fip.org/files/fip/HR/final%20report/latest/appendix%206.PDF

It gives information on what is required to get licensed in different countries and the U.S. You can also write to the state you are considering living in to get their exact requirements. Good Luck!

Answer 2

The issue is what year did you graduate. Did you graduate before 2003, if yes, then you can after passing various exams and interning, become a licensed pharmacist. If no, then you will need a pharmD or M. Pharm.
If you graduated after 2003, and have a foreign B.Pharm and M.Pharm, you have equivalent education. You will be able to become a licensed pharmacist through the foreign licensure route.
In short, equivalent work means at least a 5 year program.

Answer 3

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