What is required of a pharmacist to successfully reinstate an inactive license?

To successfully reinstate an inactive license, a pharmacist must fulfill continuing education requirements. This is essential because, during the period a license is inactive, the pharmacist may not have engaged in professional practice or kept up-to-date with evolving clinical knowledge and standards of care. The continuing education requirements are established to ensure that pharmacists refresh their skills and knowledge, thus safeguarding public health and ensuring that they are competent to practice effectively upon reinstatement.

While documenting patient care history, submitting a new application fee, and completing a clinical skills assessment may be part of various regulatory or licensure processes in certain contexts, they are not universally mandated for license reinstatement. Each state has specific rules regarding the reinstatement of licenses, but in general, continuing education directly addresses the need for pharmacists to maintain their professional competencies during their time away from practice.