Resources for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Students

Innovating and collaborating today for a safer public health tomorrow.

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1904. Guided by our mission to protect the public health, we’ve spent 120+ years supporting patient and prescription drug safety, through examinations that assess pharmacist competency, pharmacist licensure transfer, continuing pharmacy education resources, and various accreditations and inspection programs.

Interested in learning about our innovative programs and services that support pharmacists and students like yourself? Learn more below:

Examinations

Our licensure exams assess competency for those looking to practice pharmacy in the United States. Explore each exam, official practice exams, and preparation resources to help you prepare for test day.

NAPLEX

The North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® (NAPLEX®) is designed to evaluate general practice knowledge and is taken by recent college of pharmacy graduates shortly after they receive their degree.

MPJE/UMPJE

The Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination® (MPJE®) and Uniform MPJE™ (UMPJE™) are designed to assess your knowledge of laws and regulations. The MPJE is a state-specific exam, whereas the UMPJE is a universal jurisprudence exam for participating jurisdictions. Both exams ensure competency in state and federal pharmacy law and provide streamlined pathways to licensure.

Pharmacist Programs & Resources

From initial licensure to ongoing compliance and continuing education, our pharmacist programs support you throughout your career. We offer resources to help you transfer your license, tools to track continuing education credits (CPE), and educational opportunities to meet licensure requirements.

Ensuring patient safety starts with a healthy, supported pharmacy staff. Visit our resource page to access tools and information that can help you manage mental health and well-being related to burnout and other work-related stressors.

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