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American Pharmacy
Pharmacist Jurisprudence
Licensure Examination®
Examination ®
Registration Bulletin
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NAPLEX®/MPJE®
Registration Bulletin
Copyright 2010
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission of the executive director/secretary of the National Association of Boards
of Pharmacy. The terms “Electronic Licensure Transfer Program,” “ELTP,” “Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination,” “FPGEC,” “FPGEE,”
“Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination,” “MPJE,” “National Association of Boards of Pharmacy,” “NABP,” “North American Pharmacist Licensure
Examination,” “NAPLEX,” and “Pre-NAPLEX” are registered trademarks of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. Violation of the copyright
will lead to prosecution under federal copyright laws.
The policies and procedures specified in the NAPLEX/MPJE Registration Bulletin are subject to change without notice. 033010D
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Table of Contents
Pre-NAPLEX............................................................................................................................................. 21
What is the Pre-NAPLEX?.....................................................................................................................21
Pre-NAPLEX Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)...............................................................................21
Computer-Adaptive MPJE...................................................................................................................... 23
What is the MPJE?..................................................................................................................................23
The MPJE Test Design............................................................................................................................23
MPJE Competency Statements...............................................................................................................23
NAPLEX/MPJE Contacts........................................................................................................................ 25
Contacts for Your Questions....................................................................................................................25
Candidate Comments..............................................................................................................................25
Board of Pharmacy Contacts...................................................................................................................25
NAPLEX Score Transfer......................................................................................................................... 26
NAPLEX Score Transfer Program..........................................................................................................26
Score Transfer Process............................................................................................................................26
NAPLEX Score Transfer Fee..................................................................................................................26
Participating Score Transfer Jurisdictions...............................................................................................26
NAPLEX Score Transfer Form.............................................................................................................. 28
Information to the Candidate...................................................................................................................28
Terms and Conditions..............................................................................................................................28
NAPLEX Score Transfer Form...............................................................................................................29
NAPLEX/MPJE Procedures Checklist................................................................................................... 30
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NAPLEX/MPJE
Registration Procedures
Welcome to the NAPLEX and MPJE of payment vary and are determined by the board. Payments
The North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® provided to NABP may NOT be submitted in the form of a
(NAPLEX®) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence personal check.
Examination® (MPJE®) are developed by the National Fees must be submitted in the form of a money order,
Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) for use by the bank draft, or certified check made payable to the National
boards of pharmacy as part of their assessment of candidates’ Association of Boards of Pharmacy or NABP. Do NOT send
competence to practice pharmacy. a personal check, cash, or any form of fee payment other
than those listed above.
Internet-Based Examination Registration Form Contact the board of pharmacy to which you are applying for
Candidates in direct processing jurisdictions1 may apply licensure for information about the specific method of payment.
for the NAPLEX, MPJE, and NAPLEX Score Transfer on (See the “Board of Pharmacy Contacts” section on page 25.)
the NABP Web site at www.nabp.net. As a result of this
Internet-Based Registration Form and credit card payment Refunds, Withdrawals, and Change of State
fee process for the NAPLEX, MPJE, and NAPLEX Score Carefully select your state of eligibility. If you wish to
Transfer, candidates who use the system will no longer be change your state of eligibility, an additional fee of $50 will
required to utilize the NAPLEX/MPJE paper Examination be charged. If you wish to withdraw from the program for
Registration Form. Candidates from those states that do not which you are registering at a later date, NABP will issue a
utilize direct processing must complete a paper Examination partial refund only for the examination. For those candidates
Registration Form. withdrawing from NAPLEX, $140 will be refunded, and for
Registration fees for the NAPLEX and MPJE are listed candidates withdrawing from MPJE the partial refund will be
below. $90. No refunds will be issued if your request is received after
your eligibility expires or if you miss your scheduled testing
Paper Examination Registration Form appointment. NABP must receive written notification from
To register for the NAPLEX and/or MPJE, you may the candidate for a change in the state of eligibility or to
complete and submit a paper Examination Registration Form withdraw from the NAPLEX/MPJE program.
for each examination. These forms may be obtained by
contacting your board of pharmacy or school of pharmacy. Requesting Special Testing Accommodations
The board of pharmacy from which you are seeking NABP and the boards of pharmacy abide by all applicable
licensure will instruct you on mailing procedures for your federal and state statutes relating to the accommodation of
Registration Form and the appropriate fee. It is strongly disabled individuals. To ensure the security and integrity
recommended that you send your Registration Form and fees of the examinations, the board of pharmacy will evaluate
via traceable method (ie, certified mail, courier service, etc). special accommodation requests in consultation with
NABP. The boards of pharmacy and NABP may share
NAPLEX and MPJE Fees information that a candidate provides regarding requested
NAPLEX and MPJE examination fees are as follows. accommodations, the history of accommodations granted
Please note fee increases effective May 10, 2010: to him or her, or the nature of the accommodations, if any,
♦ NAPLEX – $465 per examination that are provided to him or her for purposes of taking the
$485 per examination (Effective May 10, 2010) NAPLEX or MPJE. NABP does not disclose information
♦ MPJE – $185 per examination it receives regarding the nature of a candidate’s disability
$200 per examination (Effective May 10, 2010) unless he or she specifically authorizes NABP to do so or
NABP will notify all candidates who submit registrations NABP is legally required to do so. Testing accommodations
without the appropriate fees that their registrations will not for candidates with disabilities will be made only with
be processed until the proper fees are provided to NABP. the authorization of the board of pharmacy. Please note
All fees must be submitted according to the directions that each time candidates retake an examination, a new
provided by the board of pharmacy. Acceptable methods special accommodation request must be submitted to the
applicable board of pharmacy.
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For additional information regarding procedures, 4. Mother’s Maiden Name. Print your mother’s maiden
deadline dates, and required documentation, contact name in the spaces provided. “Maiden name” refers to
your board of pharmacy prior to submitting registration the last (family) name your mother used before marriage.
materials. 5. Date of Birth. Print the month, day, and year in which
you were born. For birth months and days less than 10,
Completing the Paper Examination Registration Form enter a zero in the first “month” or “day” box (eg, if you
The paper Examination Registration Forms may be were born on April 2, 1966, you would fill in the box for
obtained from your board of pharmacy. When completing “month” as “04,” for “day” as “02,” and for “year” as
the paper Examination Registration Form, make certain to “66”).
follow all instructions carefully, provide all information
requested, enclose the proper fee as instructed by the board Page 2 of the Paper Examination Registration Form
of pharmacy, and print legibly. Registration materials (see sample on page 7):
that are illegible, incomplete, improperly completed, Please Note: Mailing address MUST be within the United
or not accompanied by the proper fee could delay your States, its territories, or Canada. If you wish to change
Authorization to Test (ATT). your address after submitting an Internet-based or paper
When marking the paper Examination Registration registration form, a request must be submitted to both
Form, use only a No. 2 pencil. When completing the NABP and the board of pharmacy before the change will
registration form, begin with the leftmost box and do take effect.
not include unnecessary spaces between letters. Print 6. Street Address. Print your permanent street address
one letter or number in each box, and make certain to in the spaces provided. All correspondence, including
fill in the corresponding circle entirely with dark marks. notification of ATT, will be forwarded to the address
To indicate a hyphen, fill in the hyphen (-) in the circle indicated.
grid. To indicate a space, fill in the open circle (O) in the 7. City. Print the name of your city in the spaces provided.
circle grid. Completely erase any marks you do not want 8. State/Territory or Province Code. Print the two-letter
indicated and do not leave any stray marks on the form. abbreviation for the state/territory or province where you
The following instructions will help you answer the reside in the spaces provided. Refer to the listing on page 3
questions on the paper Examination Registration Form. for the state/territory and province codes.
A completed sample appears on pages 6 through 9 of this 9. Zip/Postal Code. Print your zip or postal code in the
Bulletin to provide you with a visual reference to these spaces provided.
instructions. 10. Country. Indicate whether your mailing address is in the
Page 1 of the Paper Examination Registration Form United States or Canada.
(See sample on page 6): Page 3 of the Paper Examination Registration Form
1. Specific Examination Registration. Indicate the (see sample on page 8):
examination program for which you are registering. 11. Home Telephone. Enter your home telephone number,
The paper Examination Registration Form may be used including area code. This number will be used if it is
when registering for either the NAPLEX or the MPJE. necessary to contact you about your registration.
(You must select one examination program ONLY 12. Work Telephone. Enter your work telephone number,
per paper Examination Registration Form.) including area code. This number will be used if it is
2. Name. Print your last (family) name, your first name, necessary to contact you about your registration.
and your middle initial in the spaces provided. You 13. School Code. Using the School Code List on pages 4
must provide both a first and last name with a minimum and 5, locate the code for the school of pharmacy from
of one (1) character in each field. If your name is too which you have received or will receive your pharmacy
long to fit in the boxes provided, print as much as will degree. Print the numerical school code in the spaces
fit. Enter your name exactly as it appears on the provided. If the school is not listed, use code “999.”
two forms of identification you will present at the
14. Date of Graduation. Enter the month and year of
test center. (See the “Identification Requirements”
the date on which you have graduated, or anticipate
section on page 13 for more information.) Always
graduating, from the school you entered in box 14.
use the same form of your name on your paper
“Date of Graduation” is defined as the date on which
Examination Registration Form and when scheduling
your degree is conferred. For graduation months less
an appointment to test. Do not change the spelling and
than 10, enter a zero in the first “month” box (eg, if you
do not change the order of your name.
graduated in June 1996, you would fill in the box for
3. Social Security Number. Print your United States month as “06” and for year as “1996”).
Social Security number in the boxes. Please note this
15. Pharmacy Degree Held. Indicate the degree in
information is voluntary, but may be used by the board
pharmacy you received, or will receive, upon
of pharmacy to link your examination results to your
graduation.
application for licensure.
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16. FPGEE. Indicate your participation in the Foreign State/Territory and Province Code List
Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination® Use the following two-letter abbreviation codes when
(FPGEE®) program. If you have participated in the completing the state/territory and province information on
FPGEE you must also complete box 18. If you have the paper Examination Registration Form.
taken the FPGEE but have not passed it, fill in the circle
marked “Yes/Failed.” If you have taken the FPGEE State/Territory Code
and have received notice you passed the examination, Alabama AL
but have not received a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Alaska AK
Examination Committee™ (FPGEC®) Certificate, fill Arizona AZ
in the circle marked “Yes/Passed.” If you have taken Arkansas AR
California CA
the FPGEE and received your FPGEC Certificate,
Colorado CO
fill in the circle marked “Yes/Certified.” If you have
Connecticut CT
not participated in the FPGEE, please fill in the circle
Delaware DE
marked “Never” and move on to box 19.
District of Columbia DC
17. EE Number. If you have participated in the FPGEC Florida FL
Certification Program, you have been assigned an Georgia GA
equivalency examination (EE) number. Print your EE Guam GU
number in the spaces provided, one number per box. Hawaii HI
18. Have You Ever Taken the NABPLEX or NAPLEX? Idaho ID
Indicate whether or not you have previously taken the Illinois IL
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Licensure Indiana IN
Examination (NABPLEX) and/or the NAPLEX. Iowa IA
19. Have You Ever Taken the MPJE? Indicate whether Kansas KS
you have or have not ever taken the MPJE for any state. Kentucky KY
20. Are You Submitting this Registration to Retake the Louisiana LA
MPJE for the Same State? Indicate whether or not you Maine ME
are retaking the MPJE for the same state. Maryland MD
21. Are You Taking the MPJE for the Purpose of Massachusetts MA
Transferring Your License? Indicate whether or not Michigan MI
you are taking the MPJE to reciprocate your license. Minnesota MN
22. State in Which You are Seeking Licensure. From the Mississippi MS
listing on page 3, indicate the state in which you are Missouri MO
seeking licensure in this box. This state is considered Montana MT
your primary jurisdiction for licensure. NAPLEX Nebraska NE
ONLY: Candidates must select one jurisdiction as the Nevada NV
PRIMARY jurisdiction for licensure. Your primary New Hampshire NH
jurisdiction should be the one in which you intend to New Jersey NJ
immediately complete all requirements for licensure, New Mexico NM
and to which you will submit the paper Examination New York NY
Registration Form. The primary jurisdiction will qualify North Carolina NC
you to take the examination. Questions regarding a North Dakota ND
state’s licensure requirements should be directed to the Ohio OH
state board of pharmacy. Oklahoma OK
Oregon OR
23. Non-Disclosure Agreement. Sign, do not print, your Pennsylvania PA
full name and fill in the date. Registrations that are not signed
Puerto Rico PR
or that contain alterations to the Non-Disclosure Agreement Rhode Island RI
will not be processed. South Carolina SC
Page 4 of the Paper Examination Registration Form South Dakota SD
(See sample on page 9): Tennessee TN
Page 4 of the Registration Form is to be completed by Texas TX
NABP and by the board of pharmacy of the jurisdiction in Utah UT
which you are seeking licensure. DO NOT WRITE ON Vermont VT
THIS PAGE. Virgin Islands VI
Virginia VA
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Testing Appointment
Information
Testing Administration depending upon availability at the PPC. Appointments are
The NAPLEX and MPJE are administered by Pearson made on a first-come, first-served basis. Your ATT letter
VUE at its Pearson Professional Centers (PPCs) in the will indicate the time frame within which you may schedule
United States and its territories. your appointment. However, your board of pharmacy may
have more stringent deadlines for completing all of your
Participating Jurisdictions requirements for licensure. Make sure you schedule your
You must contact the board of pharmacy to confirm examination in accordance with your state board’s required
whether a specific jurisdiction requires the NAPLEX and/ deadlines.
or MPJE. (See the “Board of Pharmacy Contacts” list on You should schedule your appointment as soon as
page 25.) you receive your ATT letter. Even if you do not want to
test immediately, it is better to schedule early. Waiting to
Eligibility Requirements schedule your testing appointment may significantly limit
To take the NAPLEX and/or MPJE, candidates must the dates your preferred test center has available to seat
meet the eligibility requirements of the board of you. Also, if you wait to schedule your appointment until
pharmacy from which they are seeking licensure. The the end of your eligibility period, an appointment may not
board will determine your eligibility to take the examinations be available prior to the eligibility end date. If this occurs,
in accordance with the jurisdiction’s requirements. If no extensions of eligibility will be granted. You may be
the board determines that you are eligible to take the required to submit a new registration form and fees.
examinations, it will notify NABP of your eligibility. Please You must adhere to the following procedures when
note: If a board of pharmacy has not made a candidate scheduling your appointment.
eligible to test within two years of the date that the candidate 1. You cannot make a testing appointment until you
initially registered with NABP, then the candidate’s record receive your ATT letter. You may schedule your
will be closed and all fees with be forfeited. examination at a PPC through the Pearson VUE Web
If you have questions concerning eligibility site (www.pearsonvue.com/nabp) or by calling Pearson
requirements, contact the board of pharmacy in the VUE customer service at 1-888/709-2679. Candidates
jurisdiction from which you are seeking licensure. (See with approved special testing accommodations must
the “Board of Pharmacy Contacts” section on page 25.) schedule testing appointments through Pearson VUE’s
customer service number. If you are a candidate who
Authorization to Test has been approved to test with special accommodations,
Once the board of pharmacy determines you are eligible please let the customer service agent know you
to take the examination and notifies NABP, an ATT letter have been approved when you call to schedule your
will be issued to you via e-mail or US post by Pearson appointment.
VUE. The ATT letter includes the dates during which
2. To schedule your examination online, visit
you will be eligible to take the examination, instructions
www.pearsonvue.com/nabp. Follow the instructions to
on how to schedule your testing appointment, and other
set up a Web account and select your preferred testing
important information.
location, date, and time.
You must have your ATT letter before you schedule
3. If you choose to call Pearson VUE’s customer service
an appointment to take the examination. If you misplace
department to schedule an appointment, you will be
your ATT letter, contact Pearson VUE customer service at
asked to verify your identity, including verification
1-888/709-2679. Be sure to check your spam or junk mail
of your last and first name as well as demographic
folder before you call.
information, and confirm which NABP examination
Pearson VUE customer service is open Monday through
you have been authorized to take.
Friday from 7 am to 7 pm Central Standard Time. ATTs
4. The Pearson VUE customer service agent will search
and ATT numbers will not be given via phone or fax.
by location closest to the address you provided on
Scheduling Your Examination Appointment your application to your board of pharmacy, or, if you
Once you receive your ATT letter, you may schedule an have a preferred site, the agent can search that site for
appointment to test at any time during the eligibility period, appointment availability. To review the locations of the
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PPCs, please visit www.pearsonvue.com/nabp. VUE. You will need to submit the appropriate fees to
5. Once your appointment has been scheduled, you will Pearson VUE, either online or via their customer service
receive a confirmation letter or e-mail that provides the department, to reschedule your appointment. There are
details of your examination appointment, directions to NO exceptions to this policy.
your selected test center, and instructions and policies If you fail to arrive for your appointment or cancel with-
on rescheduling and cancelling your examination out giving the required notice, you will forfeit your testing
appointment. fee. There are NO exceptions to this policy. You will need
to submit the appropriate resitting fees to NABP in order to
Scheduling for Special Testing Accommodations receive a new ATT and schedule a new appointment.
Candidates approved for special testing accommodations The fees for rescheduling or missing an appointment are
by their board of pharmacy should schedule examination as follows:
appointments by contacting Pearson VUE’s customer
service department at 1-800/466-0450. NAPLEX – $50 per rescheduled appointment to
Pearson VUE
Changing Your Examination Appointment $140 per missed appointment to NABP
You may cancel or reschedule your examination appoint- MPJE –
$50 per rescheduled appointment to
ment via your Pearson VUE Web account at www.pearsonvue. Pearson VUE
com/nabp or by calling Pearson VUE customer service at $90 per missed appointment to NABP
1-888/709-2679.
Candidates approved for special accommodations must Fees payable to NABP must be submitted by certified check
contact Pearson VUE’s customer service department to cancel or money order made payable to the National Association of
or reschedule an examination appointment. Boards of Pharmacy. Once your fee has been received, you
Cancellations and rescheduled appointments must be will receive a new ATT.
made at least two business days prior to your scheduled ap- Testing Centers
pointment. For example, if you are scheduled to test at 9 am The NAPLEX and MPJE are available through Pearson
Monday, you must call by 9 am on the previous Thursday to VUE’s PPCs, which are located in all 50 of the United
cancel or reschedule. Your appointment is not cancelled or States, its territories, and the District of Columbia.
rescheduled until you receive a confirmation from Pearson
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On the Day of the Examination pattern, you must contact NABP at least 30 days prior
Review the following information before your to your examination date. For more information about
examination administration. examination administration, including the check-in
1. Plan to arrive at the test center at least 30 minutes process and palm vein scans, please contact Pearson
before your scheduled testing time to allow for VUE customer service at 1-888/709-2679.
check-in procedures. Most candidates will begin their 4. Once you have been admitted, the test center
testing session within 30 minutes after their scheduled administrator will escort you to a workstation. You must
appointment time. If circumstances arise causing you remain in your seat during the examination, except
to wait more than 30 minutes after your scheduled when authorized to leave by a test center administrator
appointment time, you will be given the choice of in accordance with NABP policies and procedures.
continuing to wait or rescheduling your appointment Candidates may not leave the testing room without
without an additional charge. the test administrator’s permission in accordance with
If you arrive at the test center 30 minutes after your NABP policies and procedures. Candidates may not
scheduled appointment, and are refused admission to sit leave the testing center for any reason during their
for the examination, you will be required to forfeit your scheduled examination appointment. If you leave the
appointment. If you forfeit your appointment, there testing room without permission or the testing center
will be no refund of your testing fee. for any reason prior to completing your examination,
2. When you arrive at the test center, you will be required you will forfeit your appointment to test and you will be
to present two forms of identification (ID). You must required to reapply for the examination. There will be
present a picture ID that includes your signature and a no refund of your testing fee.
second form of ID. (More information is included in 5. The administrator will provide you with an erasable
the “Identification Requirements” section below.) Your note board and pen, which may be replaced as needed
test administrator will instruct you to put all personal during testing. You may not remove the note boards or
belongings in a locker and provide instructions on where pens from the testing room at any time. You will not be
to keep your identification. Each time you enter and allowed to take your own scratch paper or pencil into the
leave the testing room, your identity will be verified. testing room.
3. NABP testing vendor, Pearson VUE, began implementing NAPLEX ONLY: An on-screen, five-function
palm vein technology in its testing centers in 2008. On calculator (ie, addition, subtraction, multiplication,
May 3, 2010, NABP will require palm vein scans of division, and square root or percentage) can be activated
examination candidates. For first-time test takers on or during the examination for your use. You may also
after May 3, 2010, a palm vein scan will be taken instead request a hand-held, five-function calculator from the
of a digital fingerprint. However, if a candidate had a testing center administrator at any time.
fingerprint taken for an NABP examination prior to May 6. Raise your hand to notify the administrator if you:
3, 2010, he or she will need to provide a fingerprint and a ♦ think you have problems with your computer;
palm vein scan will be performed. ♦ need to replace the erasable note board or pen;
Pearson VUE testing center staff will take a digital ♦ need to take a break; or
photograph of each examination candidate, and each ♦ need the administrator for any other reason.
candidate will provide his or her digital signature, and 7. Examination times are as follows:
a digital fingerprint and/or palm vein scan. For palm ♦ NAPLEX – four hours and 15 minutes with an
vein scans, a device will be used to digitally record
optional 10-minute break after approximately two
the pattern of the candidate’s palm veins. Candidate
hours of testing time.
palm vein patterns are digitally encrypted and securely
transmitted to Pearson VUE. If you do not provide ♦ MPJE – two hours, with no break.
the required identifying information, you will not be Any voluntary breaks other than the optional break
permitted to take the examination. In the event that you allowed in the NAPLEX will be subtracted from your
are unable to provide a digital signature or palm vein testing time. Your palm vein pattern must be scanned
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to re-enter the testing room. Remember, the format of ♦ Social Security card
the examinations requires that ALL test questions be ♦ Employee ID
answered in the order in which they are presented. You You will NOT be admitted to the examination without
will NOT be allowed to skip a question or return to a the proper ID, and you will NOT have an opportunity to
previous question to review your answer. Once you have reschedule your testing appointment. There will be no
confirmed an answer choice and have moved on to the refund of your testing fee. You will be required to pay an
next question, you CANNOT return to the previous additional fee to schedule again.
question to change your answer.
8. When you have completed your time on the examination Your Name/Name Change
and/or the end-of-examination survey, the test If the name with which you have registered is different
administrator will collect your note board and pen and from the name on your ID, you must bring legal name-
walk you through the check-out process. change documentation with you to the test center on the
day of your test. The only acceptable forms of legal
Identification Requirements documentation are marriage license, divorce decree,
The ID requirements for admission to the testing center and/or court action legal name change documents. All
consist of a primary form of ID that contains both your documents must be in English. All documents must be
signature and a recent photograph of you, and a secondary the original document. Candidates wishing to make a
form of ID that contains your signature. The printed legal name change must contact their board of pharmacy
name on both your primary and secondary forms of and NABP. This cannot be done at the test center.
ID must be the same as the name that appears on your
ATT letter. It is acceptable for your ID to contain your Test Center Restrictions
full middle name as long as the middle initial on your ATT To ensure that examination results for all candidates are
letter matches the first letter of your middle name. If your earned under comparable conditions and represent fair and
name has changed since you registered to test, you must accurate measurement of a candidate’s individual skills,
bring documentation of your legal name with you to the knowledge, and competence, it is necessary to maintain a
test center on the day of the test. Forms of ID that have standardized and secure testing environment. Therefore, all
EXPIRED are NOT considered to be valid. candidates must adhere to the following regulations:
All forms of identification must be issued by either the ♦ No reference, study, or other materials or devices
US or Canada. may be brought into the testing center.
You must present one of the following acceptable IDs,
♦ Candidates will not be allowed to take anything
which must be current (not expired) and contain a recent
into the testing room at the PPC other than those
recognizable photograph and your signature.
items given to them by the test center administrator
♦ US/Canadian passport and their ID documents (eg, passport, drivers
♦ US/Canadian military ID license). Prohibited items will not be allowed
♦ US/Canadian driver’s license into the testing room. Prohibited items include,
♦ US state/Canadian province ID but are not limited to, the following: pagers,
Acceptable forms of secondary ID, which must be calculators, cell phones, electronic digital devices
current and contain the candidate’s signature are: (eg, personal digital assistants, watches), recording
♦ US state/Canadian province ID devices, weapons, photographic devices, briefcases,
computers or computer bags, handbags/purses,
♦ Valid credit cards
book bags or backpacks, wallets, books, outerwear
♦ US/Canadian driver’s license (coats, hats), food, beverages, facial tissue, and
♦ US/Canadian passport contents of pockets. You will be required to leave
♦ US/Canadian military ID your personal belongings outside the testing room.
Unacceptable ID documents include, but are not limited Secure storage will be provided, but space is
to, the following: limited. Test centers assume no responsibility for
♦ ID with no photo (unless accompanied by another candidates’ personal belongings.
primary form of ID with photo) ♦ Use of tobacco is not allowed in the testing room.
♦ Foreign passports, driver’s licenses, or ID cards ♦ Friends or relatives who accompany you will not
♦ Expired US/Canadian passport be permitted to wait in the test center or test room
♦ Expired US/Canadian driver’s license during your admission or during your examination,
♦ Draft classification card and are not permitted to contact you while you are
♦ Letter of identity from a notary taking the examination.
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♦ Candidates cannot leave the test center during the ♦ attempts to take the examination for someone else;
examination. If the candidate leaves the testing ♦ uses notes, books, or other aids during the
room without permission or the testing center at examination;
any time during an examination, administration ♦ brings any materials, devices, or items to the test
of the examination will be terminated and the center that may compromise the administration of
candidate’s examination score will be invalidated. any candidate’s examination;
♦ fails, after a warning, to follow an administrator’s
Security Measures instructions;
The NAPLEX and MPJE are the property of NABP and
♦ removes or attempts to remove scratch paper, note
are confidential examinations that are protected by trade
secret law, copyright law, and other applicable state and boards, pens, or examination questions, answers, or
federal laws and regulations. The NAPLEX and/or MPJE content from the test center;
will be made available to the examination candidate solely ♦ tampers with the operation of the computer or
for the purpose of becoming eligible for licensure in the attempts to use it for any function other than taking
field of pharmacy. the examination;
Examination candidates are expressly prohibited, at all ♦ creates a disturbance of any kind;
times, from disclosing, reproducing, transmitting, receiving ♦ shares information about the examination
or utilizing without authorization, or making available including, but not limited to, examination
the NAPLEX or MPJE including, but not limited to, questions, examination answers, or examination
examination question format, questions, profiles, answers, profiles, with an unauthorized persons; or
and scenarios, in whole or in part, in any form and by any
means, whether verbal, written, electronic, or mechanical, ♦ leaves the testing room without permission or
for any purpose. testing center for any reason or without complying
If NABP obtains information that a candidate, at any with the applicable procedures.
time, disclosed, reproduced, transmitted, received or
utilized without authorization, or made available any Group Irregularities
portion of the NAPLEX or MPJE in any form to/from Unlike cases of individual candidate misconduct,
individuals, organizations, study groups, or the like, such occasionally testing irregularities occur that affect a group
candidate forfeits the right to have his or her examination of test takers. Such problems include, without limitation,
scored, NABP has the right to invalidate such candidate’s administrative errors, defective equipment or materials,
examination score, and NABP may initiate civil, criminal, improper access to test content and/or the unauthorized
and/or administrative proceedings against the candidate general availability of test content, as well as other
that may result in civil penalties, criminal punishments, disruptions of test administrations (eg, natural disasters
and/or disciplinary action including licensure revocation by and other emergencies). When group testing irregularities
the candidate’s board(s) of pharmacy. occur, Pearson VUE will conduct an investigation to
Numerous security measures will be enforced during the provide information to NABP. Based on this information,
test administration to ensure the integrity of the programs. NABP may direct Pearson VUE either not to score the test
Be aware that you will be observed at all times while or to cancel the test score. If NABP deems it appropriate
taking the examination. This observation may include to do so, NABP will arrange with Pearson VUE to give
direct observation by test center staff, as well as video and affected test takers the opportunity to take the test again
audio recording of your testing session. as soon as possible, without charge. Affected test takers
will be notified of the reasons for the cancellation and their
Misconduct options for retaking the test. The appeal process does not
Individuals who engage in any of the following conduct apply to group testing irregularities.
forfeit their testing fees and will be dismissed from the test
administration and their test scores will not be reported to Notification to Authorities
the board of pharmacy. NABP reserves right to share with pharmacy regulatory
Examples of misconduct are when a candidate: or law enforcement authorities information concerning the
cancelation or invalidation of a candidate’s NAPLEX and/
♦ uses electronic communications or recording
or MPJE score.
equipment including, but not limited to, a personal
digital assistant, camera, pager, or cellular phones; What to Do in Case of Inclement Weather
♦ during the examination gives, receives, or In the event of a testing center closing due to inclement
attempts to give or receive help with the following weather, Pearson VUE will attempt to contact the
including, but not limited to, examination questions, candidate to reschedule the appointment; however, it is
examination answers, completing or copying the
examination;
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NAPLEX/MPJE Administration
the responsibility of the individual candidate to contact the choice of continuing to wait or rescheduling your
Pearson VUE to determine if the test center is open and/or appointment without an additional fee.
to reschedule his or her appointment. If you choose not to reschedule, but rather test
If the PPC where the candidate is scheduled to test is after a delay, you will have no other options and your
open and the candidate does not keep his or her scheduled testing results will be considered valid. If you choose to
appointment, the candidate forfeits all fees and no portion reschedule your appointment or the technical issue cannot
of the examination fee will be refunded. be resolved, you will be allowed to test at a later date, at no
additional charge and without a required waiting period.
If Your Computer Experiences Technical Difficulties
On rare occasions, technical difficulties occur at the Retake Policy
testing center. If you experience a computer technical NAPLEX: Candidates who have taken the NAPLEX
difficulty, notify the test center administrator immediately. and did not pass, and/or candidates who are seeking
Every effort will be made to correct any difficulties as primary licensure in more than one state, must wait a
quickly as possible. Should the testing center experience minimum of 91 days between administrations.
a loss of power, back-up systems are in place and every MPJE: Candidates who have taken the MPJE and did
reasonable effort will be made to retrieve testing data. not pass must wait a minimum of 30 days to retake the
Once power is restored, candidates will be able to continue examination for the same jurisdiction.
their testing sessions from the point at which they were This is an important policy that allows NABP to be
interrupted. certain all candidates receive a valid examination.
If technical issues cause you to wait more than 30 Contact the state board of pharmacy for which you are
minutes after your scheduled appointment time, or a restart seeking licensure regarding additional waiting periods.
delay lasts longer than 30 minutes, you will be given
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NAPLEX/MPJE
Score Results
Your NAPLEX Score Results pharmacy jurisprudence. Any other use of individual MPJE
The NAPLEX is the means by which boards of scores is inappropriate and is not condoned by NABP.
pharmacy assess the entry-level competence of candidates NABP will forward your MPJE score to the board of
for licensure. Any other use of individual NAPLEX scores pharmacy from which you are seeking licensure. NABP
is inappropriate and is not condoned by NABP. does NOT provide scores to candidates and score results
NABP will forward your NAPLEX score to the board are NOT released at the test center.
of pharmacy from which you are seeking licensure. By applying to take the MPJE, you authorize NABP to
NABP does NOT provide scores to candidates, and release your test scores to your board of pharmacy.
score results are NOT released at the test center. To receive a test score, you must have completed
Contact your board of pharmacy if you have questions at least 80 questions on the examination. Candidates
regarding how scores are distributed/released. completing fewer than 80 questions will NOT have their
By applying to take the NAPLEX, you authorize NABP scores reported. Candidates who complete at least 80
to release your test scores to your designated board of questions, but fewer than 90 questions, will have a penalty
pharmacy. applied and their scores adjusted to reflect the number of
To receive a test score, you must have completed questions that remained unanswered. Therefore, it is in the
at least 162 questions on the examination. Candidates candidate’s best interest to answer all questions presented.
completing less than 162 questions will NOT have The minimum acceptable passing score on the MPJE
their scores reported. Candidates who complete at least scale is 75. The passing score reported is NOT a
162 questions, but fewer than 185 questions, will have percentage value. The score is calculated by first
a penalty applied and their scores adjusted to reflect determining the candidate’s ability level on the MPJE
the number of questions that remained unanswered. and then comparing the candidate’s ability level to
Therefore, it is in the candidate’s best interest to answer the predetermined minimum acceptable ability level
all questions presented. established for the MPJE.
The minimum acceptable passing score on the The passing standard has been established by a panel
NAPLEX scale is 75. The passing score reported is of pharmacy experts, and the ability level that defines the
NOT a percentage value. The score is calculated by passing standard is the same for all MPJE administrations.
first determining the candidate’s ability level on the The board of pharmacy will notify the candidate of the
NAPLEX and then comparing the candidate’s ability level MPJE results. Because of the secure nature of the MPJE,
to the predetermined minimum acceptable ability level review of the test questions is not allowed.
established for the NAPLEX. Because the MPJE is unique to the state or jurisdiction
The passing standard has been established by a panel in which you seek licensure, it is not possible to transfer
of pharmacy experts, and the ability level that defines your MPJE score to another state.
the passing standard is the same for all NAPLEX
administrations. NAPLEX and MPJE Score Review
Score reports for candidates who receive a failing On occasion, a candidate may believe that the score
score on the NAPLEX will include a diagnostic report, reported is not accurate. Please note that prior to the release
which indicates their relative performance in each major of NAPLEX or MPJE scores to the boards of pharmacy,
competency area. Because of the secure nature of the all scores are carefully validated. You will be able to have
NAPLEX, no further review of the test questions is your NAPLEX or MPJE score verified for a fee of $100 for
allowed. Scores are submitted to the boards of pharmacy each examination. The fee must be submitted in the form of
on a daily basis. Candidates will receive scores for the a money order, bank draft, or a certified check payable to
NAPLEX directly from their boards of pharmacy. the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy or NABP.
The request must be submitted in writing and the $100
Your MPJE Score Results fee must accompany the letter. In your written request you
The MPJE is the means by which boards of pharmacy must include your name, Social Security number, address,
assess pharmacist licensure candidates’ knowledge of and phone number. You will be informed in writing of the
score review within two to four weeks.
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NAPLEX
interactions with other drugs, food, and and enlarge formulation quantities and
diagnostic tests. calculate the quantity or ingredients
1.2.4 Identify and evaluate potential needed to compound the proper amount of
contraindications and provide information the preparation.
about warnings and precautions associated 2.1.2 Calculate nutritional needs and the caloric
with a drug product’s active and inactive content of nutrient sources.
ingredients. 2.1.3 Calculate the rate of drug administration.
1.2.5 Identify physicochemical properties of 2.1.4 Calculate or convert drug concentrations,
drug substances that affect their solubility, ratio strengths, and/or extent of ionization.
pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic 2.2.0 Demonstrate the ability to select and dispense
properties, pharmacologic actions, and medications in a manner that promotes safe and
stability. effective use.
1.2.6 Evaluate and interpret pharmacodynamic 2.2.1 Identify drug products by their generic,
and pharmacokinetic principles to brand, and/or common names.
calculate and determine appropriate drug 2.2.2 Identify whether a particular drug dosage
dosing regimens. strength or dosage form is commercially
1.2.7 Identify appropriate routes of available and whether it is available on a
administration, dosage forms, and nonprescription basis.
pharmaceutical characteristics of drug 2.2.3 Identify commercially available drug
dosage forms and delivery systems, products by their characteristic physical
to assure bioavailability and enhance attributes.
therapeutic efficacy. 2.2.4 Assess pharmacokinetic parameters
1.3.0 Evaluate and manage drug regimens by and quality assurance data to determine
monitoring and assessing the patient and/ equivalence among manufactured drug
or patient information, collaborating with products, and identify products for which
other health care professionals, and providing documented evidence of inequivalence
patient education to enhance safe, effective, and exists.
economic patient outcomes. 2.2.5 Identify and provide information
1.3.1 Identify pharmacotherapeutic outcomes regarding appropriate packaging, storage,
and endpoints. handling, administration, and disposal of
1.3.2 Evaluate patient signs and symptoms, medications.
and the findings of monitoring tests 2.2.6 Identify and provide information
and procedures to determine the safety regarding the appropriate use of
and effectiveness of pharmacotherapy. equipment and apparatus required to
Recommend needed followup evaluations administer medications.
or tests when appropriate. 2.3.0 Demonstrate the knowledge to prepare and
1.3.3 Identify, describe, and provide compound extemporaneous preparations and
information regarding the mechanism sterile products.
of adverse reactions, allergies, side 2.3.1 Identify techniques, procedures, and
effects, iatrogenic, and drug-induced equipment related to drug preparation,
illness, including their management and compounding, and quality assurance.
prevention. 2.3.2 Identify the important physicochemical
1.3.4 Identify, prevent, and address methods properties of a preparation’s active and
to remedy medication non-adherence, inactive ingredients.
misuse, or abuse. 2.3.3 Identify the mechanism of and evidence
1.3.5 Evaluate current drug regimens and for the incompatibility or degradation of
recommend pharmacotherapeutic a product or preparation and methods for
alternatives or modifications. achieving its stability.
Area 2 Assess Safe and Accurate Preparation and Area 3 Assess, Recommend, and Provide Health Care
Dispensing of Medications (Approximately Information that Promotes Public Health
33% of Test) (Approximately 11% of Test)
2.1.0 Demonstrate the ability to perform calculations 3.1.0 Identify, evaluate, and apply information to
required to compound, dispense, and administer promote optimal health care.
medication. 3.1.1 Identify the typical content of specific
2.1.1 Calculate the quantity of medication to sources of drug and health information for
be compounded or dispensed; reduce both health care providers and consumers,
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and recommend appropriate resources to 3.2.2 Recommend and provide health care
address questions or needs. information regarding nutrition, lifestyle,
3.1.2 Evaluate the suitability, accuracy, and other non-drug measures that promote
and reliability of clinical and health or prevent the progression of a
pharmacoeconomic data by analyzing disease or medical condition.
experimental design, statistical tests, 3.2.3 Recommend and provide information
interpreting results, and formulating regarding the documented uses,
conclusions. adverse effects, and toxicities of dietary
3.2.0 Recommend and provide information to supplements.
educate the public and healthcare professionals 3.2.4 Recommend and provide information
regarding medical conditions, wellness, dietary regarding the selection, use, and care of
supplements, and medical devices. medical/surgical appliances and devices,
3.2.1 Recommend and provide health care self-care products, and durable medical
information regarding the prevention equipment, as well as products and
and treatment of diseases and medical techniques for self-monitoring of health
conditions, including emergency patient status and medical conditions.
care and vaccinations.
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Pre-NAPLEX
What is the Pre-NAPLEX? have the chance to “preview” the NAPLEX experience
Preparing for the NAPLEX is much easier when before examination day.
students use the Pre-NAPLEX®. The only NAPLEX Are the questions on the Pre-NAPLEX similar to actual
practice examination written and developed by NABP, the NAPLEX questions?
Pre-NAPLEX will familiarize students with the NAPLEX The questions on the Pre-NAPLEX are actual
testing experience. questions that have previously appeared on the NAPLEX
Because the Pre-NAPLEX is similar to the actual examination. Each of the two forms contains both stand-
NAPLEX in many ways, students who take the Pre- alone and profile items based on the same blueprint used
NAPLEX will have a chance to “preview” the NAPLEX for the NAPLEX.
experience before examination day. In fact, the questions
on the Pre-NAPLEX are actual questions that have How is the Pre-NAPLEX scored?
previously appeared on the NAPLEX. The Pre-NAPLEX is scored in a similar fashion as the
Students who complete the Pre-NAPLEX will not NAPLEX. Students who complete the examination will
only be able to practice for the NAPLEX, but will also be be given an estimated scaled score based on their answers
given an estimated, scaled score based on their answers to the Pre-NAPLEX questions. Candidates will have the
to the Pre-NAPLEX questions. Pre-NAPLEX scores are ability to print their score report for their personal records.
interpreted in a similar fashion as the NAPLEX. Please Pre-NAPLEX scores will not be released to anyone other
note that, like other practice examinations, students’ than the candidate.
scores on the Pre-NAPLEX will be similar to what they What should candidates do to prepare for the
can expect to receive on the NAPLEX, but may not be the Pre-NAPLEX?
actual score attained, nor is it a guarantee of passing the Preparing for the Pre-NAPLEX should at the very least
NAPLEX. include reviewing the NAPLEX Competency Statements
For added convenience, the Pre-NAPLEX is Internet and the associated skills and knowledge base of an entry-
based so it can be accessed at home, the library, school, level pharmacist. The NAPLEX Competency Statements
or work. The Pre-NAPLEX consists of 50 questions; two can be accessed on page 18 of this NAPLEX/MPJE
forms of the Pre-NAPLEX are available. The cost for each Registration Bulletin.
Pre-NAPLEX attempt is $50. Students can sit for the Pre-
NAPLEX at any time on any day. How does a candidate’s performance on the
Pre-NAPLEX relate to his or her performance on the
Pre-NAPLEX Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) actual NAPLEX?
What is the Pre-NAPLEX? Similar to other practice examinations, a candidate’s
score on the Pre-NAPLEX is similar to what he or she
The Pre-NAPLEX is the only NAPLEX practice
can expect to receive on the NAPLEX, but may not be the
examination written and developed by NABP. It is meant
actual score attained, nor is it a guarantee of passing the
to help familiarize students with the NAPLEX testing
actual examination.
experience.
Do candidates get to review the questions?
Who should take the Pre-NAPLEX?
No. Since the Pre-NAPLEX is designed to perform like
The Pre-NAPLEX is intended to benefit pharmacy
the actual NAPLEX, reviewing a completed examination
students who are preparing for the NAPLEX. However,
and “going back” during the examination is not permitted.
anyone who is interested may register and take the Pre-
NAPLEX. There are no eligibility requirements to take the Can candidates obtain a printed version of the
Pre-NAPLEX. Pre-NAPLEX?
How can the Pre-NAPLEX help candidates prepare for No. The Pre-NAPLEX was created to simulate taking
the NAPLEX? the NAPLEX, which is only administered via a computer.
The Pre-NAPLEX is similar to the actual NAPLEX in
many ways; thus, students who take the Pre-NAPLEX will
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Pre-NAPLEX
Where can the Pre-NAPLEX be accessed? ♦ Disk cache or temporary Internet file folder (Microsoft
The Pre-NAPLEX can be accessed by visiting browsers) of 50 MB or more
www.pre-naplex.com or www.nabp.net. ♦ At least 512 MG RAM and system configuration
How much does the Pre-NAPLEX cost and how do recommended for the operating system and browser
candidates submit payment? ♦ Compatible Mac Operating Systems: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2,
Each attempt at the Pre-NAPLEX is $50. Candidates OS X, OS X 10.1
will register online, and may use any major credit card. ♦ Compatible Windows Operating Systems: Windows 98,
Can a candidate take the Pre-NAPLEX more 2000, NT, XP
than once? ♦ Display resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and 16-bit color
Yes, candidates may take the Pre-NAPLEX up to two ♦ Access to a printer for score reports
times. When registering and paying for the Pre-NAPLEX, ♦ Disable all pop-up blockers
the computer randomly delivers one of the two unique
forms. If a candidate chooses to take the Pre-NAPLEX on Who do I contact if I experience technical difficulties?
multiple occasions, a different form will be administered Please contact Pearson VUE’s Technical Support
each time. at 1-888/8ASK-CAT (1-888/827-5228) should you
What are the minimum system requirements to take experience any computer problems while registering for or
the Pre-NAPLEX? taking the Pre-NAPLEX.
To take the Pre-NAPLEX, a computer running How much time should candidates allocate to complete
either Microsoft Windows or Mac OS operating system the Pre-NAPLEX?
software is required and must meet the following system When taking the Pre-NAPLEX, candidates are allotted
requirements: 70 minutes to complete the 50-question examination.
♦ Internet Explorer 6.0, with text size set to medium or This time limit is proportional to the time allowed on the
smaller NAPLEX examination. Please allow an additional 15-20
♦ Reliable Internet access (high-speed connection minutes to complete the registration process and the exit
preferred for optimal performance) survey.
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Computer-Adaptive
MPJE
What is the MPJE? Please Note: You can not change an answer once you
The MPJE is a two-hour, 90-item computer-based have confirmed an answer choice or go back and review
examination that uses adaptive technology to deliver a question once you have moved on to the next question.
selected-response test questions. Of the 90 delivered You must answer all questions in the order in which they are
questions, 75 are operational and will be used to calculate presented, and you may NOT skip a question.
your score. The remaining 15 questions are pretest items
and will not count toward your MPJE score. Pretest
MPJE Competency Statements
questions are included on all MPJE examinations and are The MPJE Competency Statements serve as a blueprint
administered to evaluate their appropriateness for possible of the topics covered on the examination. They offer
inclusion in future examinations. The pretest questions important information about the knowledge, judgment,
are dispersed throughout the examination and cannot be and skills you are expected to demonstrate while taking
identified by the candidate. the MPJE. A strong understanding of the Competency
Statements will aid you in your preparation to take the
In cooperation with participating state boards of
examination.
pharmacy, the MPJE is uniformly developed, administered,
and scored under policies and procedures developed by Your formal education, training, practical experience,
NABP. The content of the MPJE is approved by boards and self-study prepare you for the MPJE. The MPJE
of pharmacy, practitioners, and educators from around has been designed to assess how well you apply your
the country through their service as MPJE Review knowledge, skills, and abilities to evaluate situations
Committee members, item writers, and board of pharmacy involving the applicable federal and state laws and
representatives. regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy in the
state in which you are seeking licensure. Additional
All candidates are tested on their mastery of pharmacy
information may also be obtained from the state board of
law as outlined in the MPJE Competency Statements (page
pharmacy where you are seeking licensure.
23). Each participating state board of pharmacy approves
those questions that are specific to the federal and state Please Note: No distinction is made in the
laws of the jurisdictions in which candidates are seeking examination between federal and state jurisprudence
licensure. Candidates must take a separate examination questions. You are required to answer each question in
for each state or jurisdiction in which they are seeking terms of the prevailing laws of the state in which you
licensure. are seeking licensure.
Area 1 Pharmacy Practice
The MPJE Test Design (Approximately 78% of Test)
The goal of the MPJE test design is to measure a
1.01 Identify the legal responsibilities of the pharmacist
candidate’s knowledge and ability as accurately and
and other pharmacy personnel.
efficiently as possible. The examination is assembled as
you answer questions, using information gained during the 1.02 Identify the requirements for the acquisition and
examination to influence the composition of the remainder distribution of pharmaceutical products.
of the examination. 1.03 Identify the legal requirements that must be
When you respond to computer-selected MPJE observed in the issuance of a prescription/drug
questions, the adaptive technology will assess your order.
answers and use that information to select your next test 1.04 Identify the procedures necessary to properly
question. The computer will then select an item suited to dispense a pharmaceutical product, including
your estimated ability level from the test’s item pool. Your controlled substances, pursuant to a prescription/
ability level will be estimated from a combination of your drug order.
responses (right and wrong answers) and the attributes of 1.05 Identify the conditions for making an offer
the questions that you were assigned. Ability estimates to counsel or appropriately counsel patients,
are used to produce scaled scores, which are subsequently including the requirements for documentation.
reported to your intended boards of pharmacy. The passing 1.06 Identify the requirements for the distribution and/
scaled score for MPJE is 75. The minimum scaled score or dispensing of nonprescription pharmaceutical
you can earn is zero and the maximum is 100. products, including controlled substances.
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1.07 Identify the proper procedures for keeping records 2.03 Identify the operational requirements for the
of information related to pharmaceutical products, registration, licensure, certification, or permitting
including requirements for protecting patient of a practice setting (eg, space, equipment,
confidentiality. advertising and signage, automated equipment,
storage, and security).
Area 2 Licensure, Registration, Certification, and
Operational Requirements Area 3 Regulatory Structure and Terms
(Approximately 17% of Test) (Approximately 5% of Test)
2.01 Identify the qualifications, application procedure, 3.01 Identify the purpose of, and the terms and
necessary examinations, and internship conditions found in, the laws and rules that
requirements for licensure, registration, or regulate or affect the manufacture, storage,
certification of individuals engaged in the distribution, and dispensing of pharmaceutical
manufacture, storage, distribution, and/ products (prescription and nonprescription),
or dispensing of pharmaceutical products including controlled substances.
(prescription and nonprescription). 3.02 Identify the authority, responsibilities, and
2.02 Identify the requirements and application operation of the agencies or entities that enforce
procedure for the registration, licensure, the laws and rules that regulate or affect the
certification, or permitting of a practice setting or manufacture, storage, distribution, and dispensing
business entity. of pharmaceutical products (prescription and
nonprescription), including controlled substances.
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Contacts
Contacts for Your Questions Candidate Comments
The following table provides you with contact NABP constantly evaluates the examinations and,
information in the event you have questions about the therefore, is open to and appreciative of your constructive
programs or procedures. comments. Immediately after your examination ends, any
comment or complaint about any matter related to the
Questions About: Contact: examinations can be made in the comment section of the
exit survey.
Eligibility to take
You may also send your comments about the test center
the NAPLEX/MPJE or questions on your examination via mail to NABP at
Special testing 1600 Feehanville Dr, Mount Prospect, IL 60056, or via
accommodations e-mail at [email protected].
Contact the board of
Registration form to pharmacy in the state(s) Board of Pharmacy Contacts
take the NAPLEX/ in which you are seeking
The most current listing of Board of Pharmacy Contacts
MPJE licensure.
in PDF format is located on NABP’s Web site at www.nabp.
Name and address net. An HTML version is also available.
changes
Examination results
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rescheduling, or Contact Pearson VUE customer
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Questions about Contact the
the content of the National Association of
NAPLEX/MPJE Boards of Pharmacy
1600 Feehanville Dr
General comments
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
about the test center
Phone: 847/391-4406
General NAPLEX/
Fax: 847/391-4502
MPJE information
Web site: www.nabp.net
Score transfer E-mail: [email protected]
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NAPLEX Score
Transfer
NAPLEX Score Transfer Program NAPLEX Score Transfer Fee
NABP’s NAPLEX Score Transfer Program allows you The NAPLEX score transfer fee charged by NABP
to transfer your NAPLEX score to additional jurisdictions in is $75 per jurisdiction. Payment and the completed
which you wish to obtain a license to practice pharmacy. If NAPLEX Score Transfer Form MUST be received
you participate in the Score Transfer Program and fulfill all at least five (5) business days prior to any scheduled
other requirements for licensure in the jurisdiction to which NAPLEX test date. Score transfer registrations
you transfer your score, you will be awarded a license by submitted less than five (5) business days prior to your
examination. scheduled test date will not be accepted and scores will
The Score Transfer Program differs significantly from not be transferred.
NABP’s Electronic Licensure Transfer Program® (ELTP®, The score transfer fee must be submitted in the
reciprocity), which is a service NABP provides for licensed form of a money order, bank draft, or certified check
pharmacists. Unlike score transfer, licensure transfer made payable to the National Association of Boards
does not permit you to attain a license by examination in of Pharmacy or NABP when mailing in the paper
another jurisdiction. Instead, your license in the jurisdiction is registration form or by credit card when registering
considered a license by licensure transfer. online. Do NOT send a personal check, cash, or any
Please note that the validity period of the score form of fee payment other than those listed above.
transferred varies from state to state. You are encouraged Score transfer fee refunds will NOT be provided to
to contact the board where your score was transferred for candidates. Refunds will not be issued to candidates who
additional information. do not pass the examination or do not become licensed
in the jurisdiction to which their NAPLEX score was
Score Transfer Process transferred. You may change your score transfer state
To be eligible for NAPLEX score transfer, candidates free of cost. Your request for this change of state must
must complete the “NAPLEX Score Transfer Form,” be received at least five (5) business days prior to any
which appears on page 29 of this Bulletin or register using NAPLEX test date.
the NAPLEX/MPJE online application.
Score transfer candidates must complete all the Participating Score Transfer Jurisdictions
examination requirements that are required by the Following is a list of those jurisdictions that currently
primary jurisdiction for licensure, including any locally participate in the NAPLEX Score Transfer Program. Contact
administered examinations. Primary jurisdictions can the score transfer jurisdiction directly for current fee and
refuse to allow a candidate’s score to be transferred if updated participation information. Some jurisdictions may
the candidate does not complete all of the jurisdiction’s require payment for examination materials in addition to the
examination requirements. score transfer fees.
Candidates may also be required to travel to the score NABP will transfer the score of a candidate testing
transfer jurisdiction upon notice from the board to take any in a nonparticipating jurisdiction only if the recipient
locally administered examination necessary to complete the jurisdiction can legally accept transferred scores.
score transfer process for licensure. Candidates should
Alabama
contact the board of pharmacy from which they are seeking
Alaska
licensure by score transfer before applying in order to
Arizona
determine the jurisdiction’s licensure requirements.
Score transfers will be processed whether you pass or fail Arkansas
the NAPLEX. If you wish to transfer your score, the Score California
Transfer Form and fee must be submitted EVERY TIME Colorado
you register to take the NAPLEX. The NAPLEX Score Connecticut
Transfer Form may be used to transfer a NAPLEX score Delaware
ONLY. District of Columbia
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National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
1600 Feehanville Drive, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 ♦ 847/391-4406
♦ Fees – NABP’s score transfer fee for the NAPLEX is $75 per state. The fee must be submitted in the form of a
money order, bank draft, or certified check payable to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy or NABP.
Do NOT send a personal check, cash, or any form of payment other than a money order, bank
draft, or certified check to the NABP office.
♦ To be eligible for score transfer, candidates must complete all examination requirements, including any locally
administered examinations, as required by the state where they sit for the examination. Such states can refuse to
allow a candidate’s score to be transferred if these requirements are not met.
♦ Candidates should understand that they will be required to complete an application for examination, pay the
examination fee for each state, and travel to the state on notice from the board to take any locally administered
examinations necessary to complete this process.
♦ NO REFUNDS will be provided under any circumstances. Candidates should contact the state board of pharmacy
to determine the requirements for licensure prior to completing this form.
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NAPLEX Score Transfer Form
If you are a licensed pharmacist, do not submit this form. Please contact NABP’s Customer Service Department
for further information.
Please refer to page 26 of this Bulletin for more information about the NAPLEX Score Transfer Program, including a
list of participating states. The applicant is responsible for contacting each state to determine eligibility for licensure in that
state. The filing and acceptance of this agreement does not ensure eligibility for licensure in any state to which the score is
transferred. Candidates must submit this form with the proper NABP fee at least five (5) business days prior to the
date on which they take the NAPLEX. There are no exceptions to this policy.
The applicant is to complete the following (Please PRINT):
NAME: _ ___________________________________________________________________________________
First Middle Last
_ ___________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth Social Security Number
ADDRESS: Please indicate if address supplied is Home or Business.
_ ___________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address
_ ___________________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code
_ ___________________________________________________________________________________
Home Telephone Number Work Telephone Number
Indicate in the spaces below each state to which you wish your NAPLEX score to be transferred.
Please check form of payment: ____money order ____bank draft ____certified check
DO NOT SEND PERSONAL CHECKS OR CASH.
Amount Enclosed:_(Note: The NAPLEX score transfer fee for each state is $75.)_ ___________
_________________________________________ _ ____________________________________________
Date Applicant’s Signature
Mail this completed form and the appropriate fees to: National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
1600 Feehanville Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
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NAPLEX/MPJE Procedures
Checklist
The following checklist has been provided to help ensure that you have met all the requirements for taking
the NAPLEX and/or MPJE. Please follow the procedures carefully, refer to the appropriate section of this
Bulletin to obtain more information about a specific procedure, and see the “NAPLEX/MPJE Contacts”
section on page 25 of this Bulletin if you need to contact someone to answer your questions.
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