Credential type: licensure examination · verified on the issuer's site September 18, 2026 issuer page

Exam Domains

1 Foundational Knowledge for Pharmacy Practice 25%

2 Medication Use Process (Prescribing, Transcribing and Documenting, Dispensing, Administering, and Monitoring) 25%

3 Person-Centered Assessment and Treatment Planning 40%

4 Professional Practice 5%

5 Pharmacy Management and Leadership 5%

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice, Multiple Response, Computer-Adaptive (NAPLEX)

FormatComputer-based at Pearson VUE (NAPLEX is computer-adaptive)

Online ProctoringNot available

ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Name must match NABP e-Profile exactly. Two forms of ID may be required at some testing sites.

RenewalRequired -- Pharmacist licensure renewal requirements vary by state. ExCPT (NHA) requires renewal every 2 years with continuing education. NAPLEX score itself does not expire for most states (check individual state board rules).

PrerequisitesGraduate of an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program (or FPGEC certificate for foreign graduates) (recommended)

Retake Policy30-day waiting period between NAPLEX attempts. Maximum of 5 total NAPLEX attempts; 6th or subsequent attempts require individual state board approval. MPJE retake waiting period and limits vary by state board. FPGEE has its own eligibility window; consult NABP for retake rules.

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