MPJE

The Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination® (MPJE®) is designed to assess your application of laws and regulations for the specific states/jurisdictions and is taken by recent college of pharmacy graduates shortly after they receive their degree. The exam is also taken by licensed pharmacists who want to practice in other jurisdictions and pharmacists who are FPGEC certified.

The MPJE is just one component of the licensure process and is used by the boards of pharmacy to assess a candidate’s competence to practice as a pharmacist.

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Explore the Candidate Application Bulletin

The Bulletin provides guidance and requirements for every step of the examination process.

Steps to Apply for the MPJE Apply for the MPJE

You must complete the process outlined below when applying for the MPJE. A thorough breakdown of the application steps, including answers to common questions can also be found in the Bulletin.

  1. 1

    Read the Candidate Application Bulletin and Learn State Licensure Requirements

    Fully understand the process and expectations for examination candidates and check your board of pharmacy’s website to see if there are unique requirements in the jurisdiction where you are seeking licensure.

  2. 2

    Apply for Exam Eligibility

    Apply in the Exam Services section of your NABP e-Profile and pay the application fee. See the information below regarding eligibility. Timelines and fees may vary depending on the jurisdiction.

    • If applicable, request ADA accommodations.
      • If you need test day accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), complete and follow the submission instructions on the Request for Testing Accommodations form. The form should be submitted with your online application.
    • Submit transcript upon degree conferral.
      • Transcripts are required if you have never taken the MPJE, regardless of your graduation year, are not licensed in the US, or have never submitted an official transcript to NABP. You must have an official transcript sent from your college of pharmacy to NABP in order to purchase the exam and receive an Authorization to Test (ATT). Learn more about how to submit your transcripts.
  3. 3

    Purchase the Exam

    Once eligibility is granted, and your education has been verified by NABP using your official transcript, the purchase exam link will appear in your NABP e-Profile.

    After purchasing the exam, you will receive an ATT via email.

  4. 4

    Schedule the Exam With Pearson VUE

    After receiving an ATT via email, you can then schedule your appointment with Pearson VUE.You will receive a confirmation email from Pearson VUE confirming the details of your appointment once it has been scheduled.

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Steps to Apply

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Avoid Examination Roadblocks

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Eligibility to Test

We confirm eligibility to test for Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, and Wisconsin. There is an additional $85 fee for these jurisdictions during the application process, and candidates may be approved to purchase the exam after meeting all application requirements.

Jurisdictions not listed above have their own processes for confirming eligibility. The processing time varies per board. Check the board’s website for timelines.  

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Updates on your eligibility status will be noted in the Exam Services section of your NABP e-Profile.

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