Exam Services
We develop examinations that assist boards of pharmacy in assessing the pharmacy practice knowledge of entry-level and experienced pharmacists. Exams provide a standardized, reliable measure of an individual’s competency to practice pharmacy safely and effectively. Through these services, members can make more informed licensure decisions by ensuring that pharmacy professionals meet practice competency standards while streamlining the licensure process.
Examination Eligibility Process
For some jurisdictions, we confirm candidates’ eligibility to take the NAPLEX and/or MPJE*. Alleviating the administrative burden of the boards, NABP conducts education verification for all applicants to ensure they meet state requirements.
Candidate applies for NAPLEX or MPJE in e-Profile.
Candidate submits eligibility fee with exam application.
NABP conducts education verification and reviews NABP Clearinghouse for disciplinary actions.
NABP confirms or denies eligibility to take the NAPLEX/MPJE.
*NABP provides eligibility services for all jurisdictions using the UMPJE. At the jurisdiction’s request, NABP can also process NAPLEX eligibility at no additional cost to the applicant.
NAPLEX
The National Pharmacy Licensure Examination® (NAPLEX®) helps boards to determine if a candidate has the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively practice entry-level pharmacy. Review the NAPLEX Fact Sheet to learn more.
MPJE
The state-specific version of the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination® (MPJE®) is customized for each participating state and combines federal and state-specific law questions to serve as the state law examination in participating jurisdictions. Review the MPJE Fact Sheet to learn more.
Uniform MPJE
To be launched in June 2026, the Uniform MPJE™” (UMPJE™) is developed using common pharmacy jurisprudence principles and combines federal and state-specific law questions to serve as the state law examination in participating jurisdictions. The UMPJE is designed to provide boards of pharmacy with another jurisprudence testing option instead of a state-specific exam. NABP will continue to support member boards of pharmacy who continue to utilize a state-specific jurisprudence exam.
FPGEE
After NABP approves a candidate’s education and pharmacist credentials, candidates must pass the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination® (FPGEE®) as one of the final steps toward achieving FPGEC® Certification.
