FPGEE
The FPGEE® is a comprehensive pharmacy exam, which focuses on knowledge from biomedical, pharmaceutical, behavioral, and clinical sciences. To be eligible for the FPGEE, you must first apply for FPGEC Certification and complete the necessary steps.
Applicants who become eligible during the FPGEC Certification process can take the FPGEE. When you become eligible, you receive a notification through your NABP e-Profile.
The FPGEE is offered once per year at Pearson VUE test sites located throughout the continental United States.
Explore the Candidate Application Bulletin
Refer to the Bulletin for more details about the FPGEE testing process, including day-of procedures and restrictions.
Register for the Exam
You will only be able to register for the exam after your FPGEC application has been evaluated and accepted. You will be notified through e-Profile of your acceptance to test. After registering for the FPGEE and receiving an Authorization to Test (ATT), you will be mailed a FPGEE Identification Card (FIC) to the address in your e-Profile. The FIC is required on the day of your exam. If you do not present your identification card at the testing site, you will not be admitted to take the exam and will forfeit your fees.
- Complete the FPGEE registration process in your NABP e-Profile. Before you register for the exam, be sure your contact information is up-to-date in NABP e-Profile.
- If applicable, request ADA accommodations.
- You will receive an ATT via email from Pearson VUE after you have registered and paid the exam fee. The ATT includes instructions on how to schedule your testing appointment. You cannot schedule your exam unless you have received an ATT.
- Schedule your FPGEE appointment at a Pearson VUE test site within the continental US. Any changes to your test appointment must be made through Pearson VUE.
Register for the FPGEE
Registration for the October 17, 2024 FPGEE opens on May 17, 2024.
Deadlines
The FPGEE will be held as scheduled on October 17, 2024. You must have registered for the exam by September 1, 2024 to have received an Authorization to Test (ATT).
The following are important dates for the October 17, 2024 FPGEE:
- May 17 – Registration opens.
- September 1 – Deadline for purchasing the FPGEE.
- September 17 – Deadline to request a new FIC or submit a name change.
- October 10 – Deadline for scheduling or cancelling an examination appointment at Pearson VUE.
Prepare for the Exam
The total seat time for the FPGEE is 5.5 hours; the examination is 4.5 hours. The exam is comprised of 200 questions that are delivered in a computerized, fixed form. The scaled passing score is 75. As part of preparation for the exam, we recommend you do the following before exam day:
- Review the competency statements to gain an understanding of the topic areas covered in the FPGEE.
- Download the sample items to understand the formatting of exam questions.
- Read the test day policies and procedures found in the Candidate Application Bulletin to avoid being turned away from the test center.
- Take the Pre-FPGEE®, the official practice exam.
Take the Exam
Read the test day policies and procedures found in the Candidate Application Bulletin to avoid being turned away from the test center. You will also need to do the following:
- Bring your FIC and a current primary form of identification to the Pearson VUE test site on the day of the exam. Your valid primary ID should show the approved photo ID that was accepted in your FPGEC evaluation. The printed name on your primary and secondary forms of ID must match the name that appears on your FIC. If you do not have the correct IDs with you on the day of the exam, you will not be able to test. Acceptable forms of ID are listed in the Application Bulletin.
- Arrive 30 minutes early to the Pearson VUE test site. This will give you enough time to complete the check-in procedures, which include the below steps. If you arrive at the test center 30 minutes after the scheduled examination time, you will forfeit your appointment.
- You will have your photograph taken and will be required to provide a digital signature.
- If you are taking the test for the first time, you will need to provide a palm vein scan.
- If you are a repeat test-taker, you will need to provide a digital fingerprint and a palm vein scan.
Receive Results
Your FPGEE score will be available in the Foreign Pharmacy section of your NABP e-Profile approximately 8 weeks after you take the FPGEE exam.
A passing score of 75 or higher is needed to complete the FPGEC Certification application.
If you do not receive a passing FPGEE score and your 2-year eligibility period has not expired, you may re-test by re-registering for the exam and paying the FPGEE re-take fee. If your 2-year eligibility period has expired, you must complete a new FPGEC Certification application. Then, your previously submitted documentation will be reviewed before you receive eligibility to retake the FPGEE exam. FPGEC candidates are allowed a maximum of 5 attempts to pass the FPGEE. More information on this process can be found in the Candidate Application Bulletin.
Missed Appointments
If you need to cancel your scheduled FPGEE appointment, you must cancel at least 5 business days before the scheduled date. Your Authorization to Test (ATT) remains active if you cancel with Pearson VUE and your eligibility period is valid for the next exam. To also receive a refund of the exam fee, you must cancel with Pearson VUE at least 5 days prior to the scheduled exam and cancel with NABP via your e-Profile. Refer to the NABP Refund Policy for details.
Read more about missed appointments and how to reschedule your test in the Candidate Application Bulletin.