Hong Kong Pharmacist Registration Examinations

Which three written subjects must a non-local pharmacy graduate pass for PPBHK pharmacist registration examinations?

• APharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, Pharmacy Practice, and Pharmacology
• BClinical Medicine, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and Hospital Administration
• CPharmaceutics, Microbiology, and Anatomy
• DPharmacy Law, Community Service, and Oral Viva

How often does PPBHK normally conduct pharmacist registration examinations?

• ATwice a year, normally in June and December
• BOnce a year, normally in March
• CEvery month throughout the year
• DOnly when an employer requests a sitting

What examination fee is listed by PPBHK for each pharmacist registration examination subject?

• AHK$1,110 per subject
• BHK$790 per subject
• CHK$520 per subject
• DHK$3,330 per subject

Which June 2026 date is listed by PPBHK for the Pharmacy Practice examination?

• A10 June 2026
• B8 June 2026
• C12 June 2026
• D31 August 2026

For a new entrance to the December pharmacist registration examinations, what closing date does PPBHK normally state?

• A31 August
• B28 February
• C31 March
• D30 September

What happens if a candidate passes one PPBHK paper but does not pass the other two papers within three years?

• AThe passed paper must be re-sat
• BThe passed paper remains valid indefinitely
• CThe candidate is automatically registered after three years
• DOnly a continuing education course is required

What best describes the usual PPBHK Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong paper format?

• AFive to six long questions answered in three hours
• BA 30-minute oral examination only
• CA practical aseptic dispensing test only
• DA two-day objective structured clinical examination

Which ordinance is specifically included in the PPBHK legislation syllabus for dangerous drugs?

• ADangerous Drugs Ordinance, Cap. 134
• BEmployees' Compensation Ordinance, Cap. 282
• CBuildings Ordinance, Cap. 123
• DRoad Traffic Ordinance, Cap. 374

Which statement best matches PPBHK's non-local qualification requirement for registration consideration?

• ACompletion of at least three full-time academic years in pharmacy and registration or pro…
• BCompletion of any two-year health sciences diploma without pharmacist registration eligib…
• CFive years of retail experience without tertiary pharmacy education
• DHolding a nursing licence and completing an online pharmacy module

For non-local applicants, how much direct patient care experience does PPBHK specify within the one-year pre-registration training or post-registration experience expectation?

• AAt least 6 months in community pharmacy or hospital pharmacy settings
• BAt least 1 week observing a wholesaler
• CAt least 3 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing only
• DNo direct patient care component is mentioned

PPBHK says examination fees should be paid by cheque drawn in favour of which payee?

• AThe Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
• BThe individual examiner for the subject
• CThe candidate's sponsoring pharmacy
• DAny Hong Kong university pharmacy department

In what language are the PPBHK written registration examinations set according to the registration requirements?

• AEnglish
• BCantonese only
• CMandarin only
• DEither English or French at the candidate's choice

Under which Hong Kong ordinance is the Pharmacy and Poisons Board established according to the PPBHK functions page?

• APharmacy and Poisons Ordinance, Cap. 138
• BDangerous Drugs Ordinance, Cap. 134
• CAntibiotics Ordinance, Cap. 137
• DUndesirable Medical Advertisements Ordinance, Cap. 231

After passing the registration examinations and being accepted for registration, what must an applicant obtain before practising as a pharmacist in Hong Kong?

• AA certificate of registration and an annual practising certificate
• BOnly a receipt for the examination fee
• COnly a university alumni card
• DA temporary driving licence

What deadline does PPBHK give for requesting a review of pharmacist registration examination results?

• AWithin one month after the release of examination results
• BWithin 24 hours after leaving the examination venue
• CAny time before the next annual practising certificate renewal
• DOnly after three failed attempts

Which content type is explicitly included in the PPBHK Pharmacy Practice examination format?

• AEssay questions, multiple-choice questions, and calculation problems
• BOnly true-or-false legal statements
• COnly live patient counselling stations
• DOnly laboratory synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients

Which calculation area is named in the PPBHK Pharmacy Practice syllabus?

• AAlligation
• BFourier transform spectroscopy
• CMolecular docking score optimization
• DRadiographic exposure index calculation

Why is cytotoxic-agent handling a PPBHK Pharmacy Practice topic?

• ACytotoxic medicines can harm staff and patients, so hazards and precautions are essential
• BCytotoxic medicines are always harmless if tablets are counted quickly
• CCytotoxic handling is only a finance topic
• DCytotoxic agents never require special procedures in pharmacies

Which area belongs under the PPBHK Pharmacy Practice topic of aseptic dispensing?

• AClean room design and aseptic technique
• BTraffic accident reporting
• CDental radiograph interpretation
• DInvestment portfolio diversification

Which PPBHK Pharmacy Practice topic covers oxygen and nitrous oxide as medicines supplied in cylinders or piped systems?

• AMedical gases
• BRadiopharmacy
• CAlligation
• DPoisons appeal tribunal procedure

Which principle is central to radiopharmacy safety?

• AMinimize exposure by managing time, distance, and shielding
• BIncrease handling time to improve familiarity
• CStore all radioactive products next to food stock
• DIgnore shielding if gloves are worn

In pharmacokinetics, what does ADME stand for?

• AAbsorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
• BActivation, diffusion, mutation, and emission
• CAdministration, diagnosis, monitoring, and education
• DAnaphylaxis, dyspnoea, myalgia, and edema

Which drug class is most directly associated with stimulation of beta-2 receptors in asthma relief?

• AShort-acting beta-2 agonists such as salbutamol
• BProton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole
• CHMG-CoA reductase inhibitors such as simvastatin
• DBisphosphonates such as alendronate

Which adverse effect is classically associated with ACE inhibitors?

• ADry cough
• BOrange urine
• CGingival hyperplasia from phenytoin
• DOtotoxicity from aminoglycosides

Which medicine is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used to treat dyslipidaemia?

• AAtorvastatin
• BSalbutamol
• CMetformin
• DAcyclovir

Which antimicrobial class inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding penicillin-binding proteins?

• ABeta-lactams
• BMacrolides
• CFluoroquinolones
• DSulfonylureas

Which medicine is commonly used to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression?

• ANaloxone
• BFlumazenil
• CVitamin K
• DProtamine

Which counselling point is appropriate for an inhaled corticosteroid used for asthma maintenance?

• ARinse the mouth after use to reduce local candidiasis risk
• BUse it only after every large meal for gastric protection
• CStop it immediately once symptoms improve for one day
• DExpect it to reverse severe bronchospasm within seconds as the only reliever

A patient buying an over-the-counter antihistamine asks why it may cause drowsiness. Which explanation is best?

• ASome first-generation antihistamines cross the blood-brain barrier and block central H1 r…
• BAll antihistamines are strong opioid agonists
• CAntihistamines work only by lowering blood glucose
• DDrowsiness proves the medicine is contaminated

Which statement is safest when documenting official PPBHK item counts for the registration examinations?

• AExact total item counts are not published for all three subjects in the official guidance
• BEach subject has exactly 100 multiple-choice questions
• CThe Pharmacology paper has no questions because it is practical only
• DThe Pharmacy Practice paper has exactly one essay and nothing else

A patient presents a prescription for a controlled medicine but the drug name, strength, and directions are unclear. What is the most appropriate dispensing action?

• AClarify the prescription with the prescriber before supply
• BGuess the most common strength to avoid delaying therapy
• CDispense any available strength and tell the patient to adjust the dose
• DChange the prescription to an over-the-counter alternative without consultation

A non-pharmacy retail shop wants to sell Part 1 poisons because a nurse visits once a week. Which principle is most relevant?

• APart 1 poisons are for sale by an authorized seller of poisons by or under the supervisio…
• BAny health professional can replace the authorized seller of poisons requirement
• CPart 1 poisons may be sold freely if no prescription is requested
• DThe Poisons List applies only to wholesalers, not retail sale

A pharmacist is asked by a patient's employer to disclose the patient's medicines without consent. Which response best reflects professional confidentiality principles?

• ADecline unless disclosure is required by law or otherwise legally permitted for the patie…
• BDisclose because employers always have a right to employee medication records
• CDisclose if the employer offers to pay for the dispensing record
• DPost the medication list publicly with the patient's name removed only from the first page

A supplement advertisement claims it can cure cancer and diabetes. Which PPBHK legislation syllabus item is most directly relevant to this type of claim?

• AUndesirable Medical Advertisements Ordinance, Cap. 231
• BRoad Traffic Ordinance, Cap. 374
• CInland Revenue Ordinance, Cap. 112
• DMarriage Ordinance, Cap. 181

A pharmacy handling morphine identifies a stock balance discrepancy. What is the most appropriate immediate professional response?

• ASecure the stock, investigate and document the discrepancy, and escalate according to leg…
• BAdjust the register silently so it matches the shelf balance
• CIgnore the discrepancy if the amount is small
• DGive the remaining stock to another shop to avoid inspection questions

Which ordinance in the PPBHK legislation syllabus specifically governs antibiotics?

• AAntibiotics Ordinance, Cap. 137
• BDangerous Goods Ordinance, Cap. 295
• CPersonal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Cap. 486
• DPublic Health and Municipal Services Ordinance, Cap. 132

A wholesaler plans to import a pharmaceutical product into Hong Kong. Which PPBHK legislation syllabus item signals that import controls may be examined?

• AImport and Export (General) Regulations, Cap. 60A
• BTrade Marks Ordinance only
• CNoise Control Ordinance only
• DHotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance only

A customer presents a prescription that appears altered for a dangerous drug. What should the pharmacist do first?

• ADo not supply until authenticity is verified and concerns are handled through proper proc…
• BDispense immediately because refusing may upset the customer
• CPhotocopy the prescription and return the original without any note or action
• DSupply a smaller amount without contacting anyone

A candidate passes Pharmacy Practice in June 2026 but has not passed the other two papers by June 2029. What does the PPBHK validity rule imply?

• AThe Pharmacy Practice paper must be re-sat
• BThe candidate can keep the Pharmacy Practice pass forever
• CThe candidate receives automatic registration because three years have elapsed
• DThe other two papers are automatically waived

An application for a new entrance to the June examinations is received after 28 February. According to PPBHK, how is it normally handled?

• AIt is considered for the next registration examinations conducted by the Board
• BIt is accepted automatically for June with no consequence
• CIt is converted into a certificate of registration application
• DIt cancels all future examination eligibility

A pharmacist is offered a bonus to recommend one brand even when it is not clinically suitable. Which professional issue is most directly raised?

• AConflict of interest and professional autonomy
• BAlligation ratio selection
• CRadiation shielding design
• DImport licence format only

Which regulations are listed by PPBHK within the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance topic for pharmacist disciplinary processes?

• APharmacists (Disciplinary Procedure) Regulations
• BShipping and Port Control Regulations
• CFactories and Industrial Undertakings Regulations
• DPublic Bus Services Regulations

Which comparison best distinguishes authorized sellers of poisons from listed sellers of poisons in retail practice?

• AAuthorized sellers may sell Part 1 poisons by or under a registered pharmacist's supervis…
• BListed sellers may sell all Part 1 poisons without pharmacist involvement; authorized sel…
• CBoth are identical terms with no practical distinction
• DNeither category is regulated by PPBHK

Which applicant may be exempted from the Board's examinations at PPBHK's discretion?

• AAn applicant holding a pharmacy degree awarded by the University of Hong Kong or the Chin…
• BAny applicant who has worked in retail sales for six months
• CAny overseas science graduate without pharmacy registration eligibility
• DAny applicant who pays all three subject fees in advance

A candidate requests review of examination results and asks to inspect the answer script. What does PPBHK state?

• ACandidates will not be permitted access to answer scripts
• BCandidates may take the answer scripts home for one week
• CScripts are posted publicly after each sitting
• DAccess is automatic if the candidate passed one subject

A patient asks for an antibiotic for a viral-looking sore throat without a prescription. What is the best professional response?

• AAssess symptoms, explain why antibiotics may not be appropriate, provide suitable self-ca…
• BSupply leftover antibiotics from another patient to avoid waste
• CRecommend taking half a course to reduce resistance
• DDispense any broad-spectrum antibiotic because sore throat is always bacterial