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United Kingdom-Trained Pharmacist License in Georgia
Key Facts
- State
- Georgia (GA)
- Licensing Board
- Georgia Board of Pharmacy
- US Exam
- NAPLEX
- Timeline
- 10–18 months
- Est. Cost Range
- $2,500–$6,000
- Credential Eval
- FPGEC
Georgia Requirements for British Pharmacists
To practice as a pharmacist in Georgia, internationally educated applicants must have their MPharm (Master of Pharmacy) evaluated for US equivalency and pass the NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination). Georgia may have additional state-specific requirements such as jurisprudence exams, supervised practice hours, or continuing education.
UK MPharm is a 4-year integrated master's program with a pre-registration year. Generally well-aligned with US PharmD competencies. For the full list of Georgia pharmacist licensing requirements including fees, education prerequisites, and renewal details, see the complete Georgia pharmacist license guide.
All applicants must complete a background check as part of the Georgia application process. Fingerprinting requirements vary by state.
Step-by-Step: United Kingdom to Georgia
- Get credentials evaluated by FPGEC (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee) — submit official transcripts and degree certificate from United Kingdom.
- Pass the NAPLEX — the same licensing exam required of US-educated pharmacists. FPGEC certification required before taking NAPLEX. Must also pass MPJE (state pharmacy law exam)..
- Apply to the Georgia licensing board — submit your credential evaluation, exam results, and application fee.
- Complete background check — fingerprinting and criminal history review as required by Georgia.
Estimated Costs for Georgia
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Credential Evaluation (FPGEC) | $200–$500 |
| NAPLEX Exam | Varies |
| Georgia Application Fee | Varies by state |
| Background Check / Fingerprinting | ~$30–$100 |
| Estimated Total | $2,500–$6,000 |
Costs are approximate. See the full Georgia pharmacist guide for detailed, state-specific fee information.
Full Georgia Pharmacist License Guide
For complete details on Georgia licensing requirements including education prerequisites, exam info, fees, renewal, and reciprocity — see the full state guide.
View Georgia Pharmacist Requirements