What do you need to do to pass the Naplex?
NAPLEX and MPJE exam results will be reported as Pass or Fail.New graduates need an official transcript sent toNABP.You can learn more about the changes.
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.The exam is taken by foreign-educated pharmacists.The NAPLEX 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.
Detailed information about the exam, how to apply, procedures for test day, and score results can be found in the Candidate Application Bulletin.
The process for applying for the NAPLEX is outlined below.The Bulletin contains answers to common questions and a breakdown of the application steps.
Eligibility is confirmed for Colorado, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Utah.Candidates may be approved to purchase the exam after meeting all application requirements if they pay an additional $85 fee during the application process.
States that aren't listed above have their own processes to confirm eligibility.Each board has a different processing time.The board has a website for timelines.
Your eligibility status will be noted in the Exam Services section of your e-Profile.
As soon as you pass the NAPLEX, you can use the score transfer program to get licensure in more than one state.
Score transfer can be added to your NAPLEX application.We will transmit your score to the boards of pharmacy if you choose states other than the primary state where you are seeking licensure.
The NAPLEX is a six-hour exam that consists of 225 questions.Candidates are allowed five attempts to pass the exam after the results are reported.
To avoid being turned away from the test center, read the policies and procedures found in the Candidate Application Bulletin.The Test Day Information page contains important highlights.
If the primary jurisdiction for which you are testing participates inNABP's online exam result interface, you will receive Pass or Fail exam results approximately seven business days after you have taken the exam.Pass or Fail exam results are posted in your e-Profile for the majority of states.Candidates who are seeking license in certain states are required to receive their exam results directly from those states.
The exam results will be released to the board of pharmacy that you designate on your NAPLEX application.The exam results will be sent to any jurisdiction you selected for score transfer.