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This resolution urges the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to eliminate the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) as a requirement for pharmacist licensure in Illinois. The resolution highlights concerns about the current exam, including potential outdated question banks, low pass rates, and unnecessary barriers to licensure that may contribute to pharmacy workforce shortages. It notes that other states have already removed the MPJE requirement and that pharmacy education already includes comprehensive law training through the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The resolution encourages the IDFPR and Illinois Board of Pharmacy to explore alternative methods of ensuring pharmacists' understanding of state-specific laws, such as continuing education, attestation statements, or integrating jurisprudence content into the existing North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). Additionally, the resolution calls for copies of the document to be sent to the IDFPR Secretary, the Illinois Board of Pharmacy Chair, and deans of accredited pharmacy schools in the state, signaling a comprehensive approach to addressing licensure examination concerns.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=334&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104