What action can a pharmacist take after being granted inactive status?

When a pharmacist has been granted inactive status, the action they can take is to apply to the board for return to active status. This aligns with regulatory procedures that allow professionals who have chosen to step back from active practice to later reactivate their licensure if they meet certain conditions set by the pharmacy board.

This process ensures that individuals who have been inactive can demonstrate their readiness to re-enter the profession, thereby upholding standards of practice and competency. It is also a way to maintain accountability within the profession, ensuring that the pharmacist is still qualified to provide patient care safely and effectively.

In contrast to this, participating in pharmacy practice is not permissible while a license is in inactive status, and reactivating a license without conditions could undermine the necessity for evaluation or compliance with current professional requirements. Additionally, renewing inactive status indefinitely does not pertain to the normal regulatory framework, as inactive status typically has time limits and conditions for reactivation to maintain professional standards.