North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX)

The North American Pharmacist licensure Examination (NAPLEX) measures a candidate’s knowledge of the practice of pharmacy. It is just one component of the licensure process and is required by the boards of pharmacy as part of their assessment of a candidate’s competence to practice as a pharmacist.

The NAPLEX is a 185 (150 scored) computer-based question exam. Total test time is 4.25 hours, and there isa $505 exam fee. The examination is assembled as you answer questions. When you respond to computer-selected NAPLEX questions, the adaptive technology will assess your answers and use that information to select your next test question. The computer will then select a question suited to your estimated ability level from the test’s question pool. You will not be allowed to skip questions or go back and change any answers. The passing score is 75.

The NAPLEX covers the following areas:

Ensure Safe & Effective Pharmacotherapy & Health Outcomes – 67%
Safe & Accurate Preparation, Compounding, Dispensing, & Administration of Medications & Provision of Health Care Products – 33%

Make sure you are prepared for your North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). McRee Learning Center can help.