October 2026 Electronic Mailbags
October 1, 2026
October 22, 2026
October 29, 2026
UMPJE Score Transfer Update
NABP is providing an update regarding the Uniform Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (UMPJE) score transfer process. The changes described below are intended to address limitations in the current score transfer process and better align UMPJE score transfer eligibility with the candidate’s progress toward pharmacist licensure.
Current UMPJE Score Transfer Process
- Under the current process, candidates may purchase a UMPJE score transfer at any time before taking the UMPJE and through 89 days following the UMPJE examination date.
In some circumstances, particularly for students participating in the early UMPJE administration, candidates may be unable to use a purchased UMPJE score transfer.
Additionally, licensed candidates who purchased UMPJE score transfers do not meet the requirements for licensure via score transfer, unless they have a valid NAPLEX score transfer UMPJE score transfers alone do not provide a basis for licensure. A licensed candidate’s UMPJE result will be provided to Boards along with the NAPLEX result as part of the Electronic Licensure Transfer Program (eLTP) application.
Future UMPJE Score Transfer Process
- Under the future process effective October 5, 2026, candidates will need to achieve a passing NAPLEX result before they are eligible to purchase a UMPJE score transfer.
- Following a passing NAPLEX result, the candidate will have 89 days from the NAPLEX examination date to purchase a UMPJE score transfer. The UMPJE score transfer period will therefore align with the NAPLEX score transfer period.
This change is intended to ensure that UMPJE score transfers are purchased only when they can be used as part of the candidate’s licensure pathway. If a student is offered a residency position outside of the school jurisdiction, they may apply and will be granted eligibility once their degree is conferred.
However, these candidates will be limited to purchasing UMPJE score transfers to:
- Their primary NAPLEX jurisdiction that may have been taken for non-UMPJE jurisdiction, and different from their UMPJE primary jurisdiction; and
- Other jurisdictions to which they have already transferred their NAPLEX result.
This approach will maintain the connection between the candidate’s NAPLEX score transfer and UMPJE score transfer.
NABP appreciates the partnership of Boards of Pharmacy as we implement the changes and work to ensure that examination and score transfer processes effectively support jurisdictional licensure requirements and the candidate experience.
If you have any questions, contact the NABP Exam Services team via email at ExamServices@nabp.pharmacy or by phone at 847/391-4406.
November 2026 NAPLEX Advantage Update
November 2026 NAPLEX Advantage Update
On Monday, November 2, 2026, a new NAPLEX Advantage form will be available for administration. This form will remain available through October 2027. Important notes regarding the NAPLEX Advantage are provided in the bullets below.
- The final NAPLEX Advantage school summary reports, including all reporting data for the November 2025 – October 2026 administration period, will be available on November 13, 2026.
- Each new NAPLEX Advantage form contains 100 unique items that have not previously appeared on the NAPLEX Advantage.
- All NAPLEX Advantage items have been previously tested on the NAPLEX and are reviewed for currency and accuracy by subject matter experts before use on the NAPLEX Advantage.
- The NAPLEX Advantage school summary reports will now include a table summarizing the number of participating schools and students each month, categorized by expected graduation year.
Schools are encouraged to schedule NAPLEX Advantage testing sessions at least three days in advance and ensure students review the technical requirements outlined in the NAPLEX Advantage Student Guide before their scheduled exam. Students should be reminded to verify that their expected graduation dates are accurate in their NABP e-Profiles, as this information is used to organize students by graduation year in school reports. Please review the NAPLEX Advantage Administrator Guide, Student Guide, and Results Interpretation Guide for important information on exam administration, technical requirements, and understanding student performance reports.
If you have any questions on the NAPLEX Advantage, contact us at advantage@nabp.pharmacy.
Advisory Committee on Examinations
NABP is seeking volunteers from its active member boards of pharmacy to serve on the NABP Advisory Committee on Examinations (ACE). ACE serves in an advisory role in overseeing the Association’s competency assessment and certification programs on behalf of the Executive Committee and in accordance with its direction. ACE advises the Executive Committee on the development and administration of examination programs, considers strategies, and recommends actions on certain competency assessment matters. ACE typically meets in person twice per year and, as needed, via conference call throughout the year.
NABP President Nicki Chopski will make two appointments to ACE in 2027. Each ACE appointment is for a three-year term, beginning June 1, 2027. To be considered for ACE as an Affiliated Member, an individual must be a current member or administrative officer of an active member board of pharmacy or have served within the last five years as a member or administrative officer of an active member board of pharmacy.
Interested individuals are asked to submit a written statement of interest and a current résumé or curriculum vitae to NABP Executive Director/Secretary Lemrey “Al” Carter via email to ExecOffice@nabp.pharmacy no later than December 31, 2026.
Drug Disposal Education Kit Launches
As part of its ongoing effort to educate on medication safety, NABP has launched an education toolkit to help member boards, health care organizations, and practitioners inform consumers about the Safe Pharmacy Drug Disposal Locator Tool. The new Drug Disposal Education Kit includes shareable social media assets such as downloadable images, videos, and sample captions, along with a sample newsletter article.
Available on the consumer website, the Drug Disposal Locator Tool enables users to quickly search for drug disposal locations in their areas. The tool compiles more than 10,000 permanent drug disposal locations nationwide, helping reduce the risk of poisoning, misuse, and overdose associated with keeping unused medications in the home.
The Drug Disposal Education Kit expands on NABP’s collection of shareable resources, which includes the #BuySafely Education Kit. To download and educate consumers in your state about drug disposal and buying medication safely online, visit the education kit web pages at:
- Drug Disposal – www.safe.pharmacy/resources/drug-disposal-media-kit
- Buy Safely – https://safe.pharmacy/resources/buy-safely-media-toolkit/
If you have any questions about the materials provided, contact Marketing and Communications Director II Larissa Doucette via email at ldoucette@nabp.pharmacy.