Which of the following requirements is necessary to re-instate an active license that has been inactive for less than one year?

To reinstate an active pharmacy license that has been inactive for less than one year, completing continuing education (CE) requirements and paying a fee are typically the necessary steps. This requirement ensures that the pharmacist has maintained their knowledge and skills in line with current practice standards while also fulfilling financial obligations to the licensing board.

In many jurisdictions, including Tennessee, the CE requirements cover a certain number of hours in relevant topics to ensure that individuals are up-to-date on the latest practices, laws, and innovations in pharmacy. Moreover, the fee is part of the administrative process necessary to process the reinstatement of the license into active status.

The other options suggest that reinstatement requires additional assessments such as the MPJE or NAPLEX, which typically apply for first-time licensure or for a license that has been inactive for a longer duration. Internship hours are generally more relevant for those seeking initial licensure or perhaps in cases of longer periods of inactivity, but not for a short lapse of under one year. Thus, the requirement for CE and payment of the fee is a streamlined process specifically designed to quickly reinstate pharmacists who are returning to practice after a brief period of inactivity.