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Uniform MPJE

About the Uniform MPJE

Ensuring competency in state and federal pharmacy law and providing streamlined pathways to license portability are two goals that can be accomplished together. Working with the boards of pharmacy, we are developing a new version of the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination® (MPJE®). The national, uniform version of the MPJE will be an additional tool that boards of pharmacy can use to assess licensure candidates’ knowledge of pharmacy law. 

The Uniform MPJE™ (UMPJE™) will assess knowledge of concepts and general principles of state law that are universal to all jurisdictions. When this new exam option becomes available, boards will have the option to begin using the uniform version or continue to use the current state-specific version of the MPJE.

While the Uniform MPJE will cover applicable federal law, it should not be considered a federal law exam. Instead, the Uniform MPJE is designed to leverage the commonality of state laws and will focus on assessing knowledge of uniform pharmacy laws and regulations that are applicable across most states.

Read our recent blog post to learn more about the Uniform MPJE.

“Competency in state and federal law as a key component of safe pharmacy practice.”

Benefits for Pharmacists

One of the most promising aspects of the Uniform MPJE is its potential to further streamline license transfer and exam score transfer processes. The Uniform MPJE will offer flexibility in an increasingly complex regulatory environment, allowing candidates seeking licensure in states that adopt the Uniform MPJE to take only one law exam.

Timeline

  • Development of the new Uniform MPJE is ongoing, with the goal of launching the exam in Spring 2026.
  • The first administrations of the exam are expected to begin in June 2026.
  • The Uniform MPJE Content Outline is now available.

We are committed to providing information about the exam development and will be sharing detailed instructions for streamlined transitions to the new pharmacy law exam for both licensure applicants and boards of pharmacy.

Read the Content Outline

Participating States

Several states have expressed interest in being early adopters of the UMPJE. Exam administrations to candidates in early adopter states may begin as soon as April 2026. Following is information for candidates seeking licensure in early adopter states.  

North Carolina  

Effective April 1, 2026, the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy will require passage of the UMPJE as a condition for pharmacist licensure. The North Carolina MPJE will no longer be offered or required as of the April 1 effective date. 

  • New Graduates – As of April 1, 2026, graduates of Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited programs and Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee™ (FPGEC®) certified pharmacists pursuing licensure in the jurisdiction of North Carolina will be required to pass both the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® (NAPLEX®) and the UMPJE.
  • License Transfer – As of April 1, 2026, licensed pharmacists seeking licensure in North Carolina will be required to pass the UMPJE and submit an Electronic Licensure Transfer Program® application.

FAQs for North Carolina Applicants

Q: I applied for and purchased the North Carolina MPJE, but now I want to take the Uniform MPJE instead. What do I do?
A: If you have an active application and no longer wish to take the MPJE, your application will be closed and NABP will issue a full refund of the cost to apply for and purchase the examination.   
Q: When can I apply to take the Uniform MPJE?
A: NABP will begin accepting applications for the Uniform MPJE in March 2026.
Q: What if I am scheduled to take the MPJE on or after April 1, 2026?
A: All MPJE appointments scheduled on or after April 1, 2026, will be cancelled by NABP.
Q: Will accommodations be available through the Americans with Disabilities Act for the UMPJE?
A: Yes, NABP will evaluate all ADA accommodation requests. More information can be found in section 7 of the 2025 Candidate Application Bulletin.
Q: What types of study tools will be available for this new exam? 
A: The Uniform MPJE content outline helps applicants gain an understanding of the topic areas covered in the exam. NABP will also launch a practice exam for the Uniform MPJE available for purchase in January 2026.   
Q: What is the last date I can take the North Carolina MPJE?
A: North Carolina MPJE exams will continue to be administered until March 31, 2026. 
Q: If I already took the North Carolina MPJE, do I need to take the Uniform MPJE also? 
A: If you already achieved a passing result on your North Carolina MPJE on or prior to March 31, 2026, you would not need to also take the Uniform MPJE.