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NABP NAPLEX Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination |
| Exam Number: | NAPLEX |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid for 1 year from issue; licensure valid per state board rules |
| Passing Score: | Scaled score of 75 (0–150 scale) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Multiple-response (Select All That Apply), Scenario/case-based, Computer-based |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 225 (200 scored, 25 unscored pretest) |
| Related Certifications: | FPGEC Certification MPJE (Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination) |
| Exam Duration: | 360 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $575 USD |
| Recommended Training: | Official NAPLEX Content Outline NAPLEX Candidate Application Bulletin |
| Exam Registration: | NABP Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at authorized Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from ACPE-accredited program; or FPGEC Certification for foreign graduates; state board of pharmacy eligibility approval |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/examinations/NAPLEX/ |
NABP NAPLEX Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Management & Leadership | 5% | - Inventory & Supply Chain - Drug Shortages & Recalls - Quality Improvement & Risk Management |
| Foundational Knowledge for Pharmacy Practice | 25% | - Pharmaceutical Calculations
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| Medication Use Process | 25% | - Medication Safety
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| Person-Centered Assessment & Care Planning | 40% | - Patient Monitoring & Follow-Up
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| Professional Practice | 5% | - Immunization & Wellness Services - Patient Counseling & Education - Public Health & Regulatory Compliance |
FAQ: Preparing for NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination the Smart Way
NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination is an official exam run by NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy) under exam code NAPLEX. Passing it awards the Pharmacist Licensure certification, which sits at the Entry-Level Professional tier. It also counts toward related credentials such as MPJE (Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination), FPGEC Certification. Certified professionals remain in shorter supply than the market wants, which is precisely why this exam keeps showing up in conversations about better roles and better pay.
The NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination exam gives you 360 minutes to work through 225 (200 scored, 25 unscored pretest) questions. That is a tight ratio, and it punishes candidates who get emotionally attached to any single item. The fix is mechanical: answer what you know, flag what you do not, and keep moving. A few full-length timed runs in the Actual4Exams test engine, with its randomized question order, will calibrate your pace far better than untimed reading ever could.
The official fee for NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination is $575 USD, and Scaled score of 75 (0–150 scale) is what passing takes. The uncomfortable part: retakes cost the full $575 USD again, which makes preparation the cheapest line item in this whole project. Before booking, put yourself through repeated scored sessions with the Actual4Exams practice tests and compare results over time; a stable margin above the passing line, not a single lucky run, is when you are ready.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from ACPE-accredited program; or FPGEC Certification for foreign graduates; state board of pharmacy eligibility approval
Vendor rules do get revised, so treat this as your starting point and confirm the current eligibility details before booking via the official exam page.
NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination registration runs through these official channels.
Worth noting when you schedule: the exam is delivered Computer-based testing at authorized Pearson VUE test centers.
Yes, NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy) points NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination candidates toward the following training.
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NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination breaks down into 5 official domains, led by Person-Centered Assessment & Care Planning (40%), Foundational Knowledge for Pharmacy Practice (25%), and Medication Use Process (25%). You will find the full topic-by-topic outline above on this page; use the weightings to budget your study hours where they pay back the most.
NABP North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination Sample Questions:
Which of the following class of antidiabetic medications can increase triglycerides?
- A. GLP-1 agonist
- B. Thiazolidinediones
- C. SGLT2 Inhibitor
- D. Bile acid sequestrant
- E. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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LN is 84 YOM who is in hospital for a back surgery. His height is 5 feet and 4 inches, weight 85 kg and NKDA.
His past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes mellitus, major depression, hypothyroidism and chronic back pain. Post-op day 1, LN's medication includes Dexamethasone 8mg iv q6h with taper dosing, Ondansetron 4mg iv q6h prn for N/V, Levothyroxine 0.075mg po daily, Lisinopril 10mg po daily, Citalopram
20mg po daily, Docusate sodium / Senna 1 tab po twice a day, Bisacodyl 10mg suppository daily prn for constipation, Famotidine 20mg iv q12hr, Metoclopramide 10mg iv q6h, Metformin 500mg po bid, D51/2NS with 20K at 125mls/hour and Hydromorphone PCA at 0.2mg/hour of basal rate, demand dose 0.1mg. lock-out every 6min, one hour limit 2.2mg/hour. Pertinent morning labs includes serum creatinine 1.4mg/dl, Mg 1.5mg/ dl, K 5.0mmol/L, Na 135mmol/L.
What is the reason for holding metformin in patients with reduced renal function?
- A. Metformin can cause lactic acidosis
- B. Metformin can cause acute renal failure
- C. Metformin can cause hyperkalemia
- D. Metformin can build up neurotoxin
- E. Metformin can cause hyperglycemia
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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LN is 84 YOM who is in hospital for a back surgery. His height is 5 feet and 4 inches, weight 85 kg and NKDA.
His past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes mellitus, major depression, hypothyroidism and chronic back pain. Post-op day 1, LN's medication includes Dexamethasone 8mg iv q6h with taper dosing, Ondansetron 4 mg iv q6h prn for N/V, Levothyroxine 0.075 mg po daily, Lisinopril 10 mg po daily, Citalopram 20 mg po daily, Docusate sodium / Senna 1 tab po twice a day, Bisacodyl 10 mg suppository daily prn for constipation, Famotidine 20 mg iv q12hr, Metoclopramide 10mg iv q6h, Metformin 500 mg po bid, D51/2NS with 20K at 125 mls/hour and Hydromorphone PCA at 0.2mg/hour of basal rate, demand dose 0.1 mg. lock-out every 6min, one hour limit 2.2 mg/hour. Pertinent morning labs includes serum creatinine 1.4 mg/dl, Mg 1.5 mg/dl, K 5.0 mmol/L, Na 135 mmol/L.
Which of the following medication/s should LN be on to prevent the most common side effect of hydromorphone?
- A. Dexamethasone for N/V
- B. Docusate sodium / Senna for Constipation and ondansetron for N/V
- C. Insulin Sliding scale for hyperglycemia
- D. Docusate sodium / Senna for Constipation
- E. Ondansetron for N/V
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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After talking to the physician you find out her labs. Her labs reveled albumin level of 2.1gm/dL, calcium of
7.8mg/dL, glucose 120mg/dL , sodium 138 mmol/L, phenytoin level of 17.8.
Based on the given data which of the following best interprets phenytoin concentration?
- A. Phenytoin level is too high
- B. Phenytoin level cannot be determined
- C. Phenytoin level is too low
- D. Phenytoin level need to be repeated
- E. Phenytoin level is with normal limits
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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What is the mechanism of action of the active ingredient found in Zyflo?
- A. 5-lipogenase inhibitor
- B. Ultra-long-acting beta-2 agonist
- C. Leukotriene D4 inhibitor
- D. Long-acting anticholinergic
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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