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Key Facts: CPJE Exam
90
Questions
75 scored + 15 pretest
75%
Passing Score
California Board of Pharmacy
2h
Exam Time
PSI testing centers
~78%
Pass Rate
First-time takers
$290
Exam Fee
CA Board 2026
Only CA
Unique Exam
Not MPJE
The CPJE has 90 questions (75 scored + 15 pretest) in 2 hours with a passing score of 75%. It covers California Business & Professions Code, Health & Safety Code, Title 16 CCR, and clinical practice. Unlike the MPJE, the CPJE includes clinical pharmacy questions on drug knowledge, therapeutic planning, and adverse reaction recognition.
About the CPJE Exam
The CPJE is California's pharmacy jurisprudence examination, required for all pharmacist license applicants in California. Unlike the MPJE used in other states, the CPJE is developed and administered by the California Board of Pharmacy and covers both California-specific pharmacy law and clinical pharmacy practice, including knowledge of brand/generic medications, therapeutic drug plans, and patient counseling.
Questions
90 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
75%
Exam Fee
$290 (California Board of Pharmacy)
CPJE Exam Content Outline
California Pharmacy Law
Business & Professions Code Division 2 Chapter 9, Health & Safety Code, Title 16 CCR Article 4, Board of Pharmacy authority, CURES (PDMP), and state-specific regulations
Federal Law as Applied in California
CSA, DEA, FDA, OBRA '90, HIPAA applied within California pharmacy practice context
Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Brand/generic drug knowledge, therapeutic drug plans, adverse reactions, drug interactions, and patient counseling
Pharmacy Operations & Professional Practice
Dispensing standards, compounding, pharmacy management, technician supervision, and quality assurance
How to Pass the CPJE Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75%
- Exam length: 90 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: $290
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CPJE passing score?
The CPJE requires a score of 75% to pass. The exam consists of 90 questions (75 scored and 15 unscored pretest questions) administered over 2 hours. The exam is administered at PSI testing centers across California.
How is the CPJE different from the MPJE?
The CPJE is unique to California and differs significantly from the MPJE. While the MPJE focuses solely on pharmacy law (federal + state), the CPJE also includes clinical practice questions covering drug knowledge, therapeutic planning, adverse reactions, and patient counseling. California is the only state that uses its own jurisprudence exam rather than the MPJE.
What California laws are tested on the CPJE?
The CPJE covers California Business & Professions Code Division 2 Chapter 9 (Pharmacy Law), Health & Safety Code controlled substance provisions, Title 16 California Code of Regulations (CCR) Board of Pharmacy rules, CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System), and California-specific prescribing and dispensing rules.
Do I need to pass both the NAPLEX and CPJE?
Yes, California requires passage of both the NAPLEX and the CPJE for pharmacist licensure. The two exams test different competencies — NAPLEX covers clinical pharmacy knowledge while the CPJE covers California law and its application to practice. Both must be passed within the timeframes set by the Board.
Does California participate in the MPJE or UMPJE?
No, California does not participate in the MPJE or the upcoming Uniform MPJE (UMPJE). California has its own jurisprudence examination (CPJE) administered by the California Board of Pharmacy, making it the only state with a completely independent pharmacy law exam.
What is the CURES database?
CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System) is California's PDMP. Prescribers and pharmacists must consult CURES before prescribing or dispensing Schedule II-IV controlled substances. CURES is maintained by the California Department of Justice and helps identify potential drug abuse and diversion.