What is required for a pharmacist to apply for "inactive status"?

To apply for "inactive status," a pharmacist must complete an application and certify non-engagement in pharmacy practice. This requirement ensures that the board has a formal, documented request that the pharmacist is not currently practicing and is therefore not required to maintain the same level of active licensure. The completion of an application helps maintain accurate records and establishes a clear transition of the pharmacist's professional status with the licensing authority.

To obtain inactive status signifies that the pharmacist is choosing not to engage in pharmacy practice at that time, which might be due to various reasons such as retirement, personal circumstances, or a temporary cessation of practice. This approach streamlines the process and protects both the pharmacist and the public by ensuring that only those who are actively engaged in practice maintain an active license.

Other options listed lack the necessary formal process or don't represent the requirements set forth by the board. Simply declaring retirement does not encompass the complete and formal procedure needed for inactive status. Verbal notification does not provide official documentation that can be referenced or reviewed. Similarly, submitting a financial statement is not relevant to the status of licensure but rather pertains to financial disclosures, which do not link to the practice status of the pharmacist.