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Pharmacist licensing exams in United States

The licensing route for pharmacists in United States: who runs the exam, what it looks like and where to practise.

Exams for pharmacists in United States

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NAPLEX

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

MCQ computer-based (content outline on NABP site)

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FPGEE

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

MCQ 200 items fixed form, 4.5h (5.5h seat)

Who regulates it

Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the regulator's own site. Rules change.

Who sits it

  • NAPLEX: US PharmD graduates; foreign pharmacists after FPGEC certification
  • FPGEE: Foreign-educated pharmacists pursuing FPGEC certification

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