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Key Facts: GPPQE Exam

100

official Part I MCQ questions

Pharmacy Council Ghana GPPQE page

60%

minimum total pass score

Pharmacy Council Ghana GPPQE page

GHc 520

Ghana fresh graduate exam fee

Pharmacy Council Ghana GPPQE page

Jul 14-16, 2026

published July 2026 examination period

Pharmacy Council Ghana GPPQE page

Use the official name Ghana Pharmacy Professional Qualifying Examination (GPPQE). Pharmacy Council, Ghana states that passing the GPPQE is mandatory for pharmacist registration. Part I has 100 MCQs split 60 Pharmacy Practice/Clinical Pharmacy and 40 Health Policies, Ethics, Laws, Regulations and GMP; Part II is essay and Part III is oral. The July 2026 sitting runs July 14-16, with applications May 8-June 30, 2026.

Sample GPPQE Practice Questions

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1A patient with hypertension starts lisinopril. Which adverse effect should the pharmacist specifically counsel the patient to report?
A.Persistent dry cough or swelling of the face and lips
B.Blue-green urine after each dose
C.Permanent orange staining of teeth
D.Severe hypoglycaemia after the first tablet
Explanation: ACE inhibitors can cause bradykinin-mediated cough and, rarely, angioedema. Facial or lip swelling needs urgent medical review.
2Which antihypertensive is generally inappropriate in pregnancy because of fetal renal toxicity risk?
A.Methyldopa
B.Enalapril
C.Labetalol
D.Nifedipine
Explanation: ACE inhibitors such as enalapril are avoided in pregnancy because they can harm fetal renal development, especially after the first trimester.
3A patient with type 2 diabetes has an eGFR of 22 mL/min/1.73 m2. Which medicine should usually be stopped or avoided?
A.Gliclazide with careful monitoring
B.Insulin with dose adjustment
C.Metformin
D.Linagliptin
Explanation: Metformin is generally avoided in severe renal impairment because accumulation increases lactic acidosis risk.
4For artemether-lumefantrine used for uncomplicated malaria, which counselling point improves lumefantrine absorption?
A.Take only on an empty stomach
B.Stop once fever improves
C.Use it weekly for prophylaxis
D.Take doses with food or milk when possible
Explanation: Lumefantrine absorption improves with fat-containing food or milk. Patients should complete the full ACT course.
5Which treatment approach is most appropriate for suspected severe malaria before oral step-down therapy?
A.Urgent parenteral artesunate and supportive care
B.Oral chloroquine alone
C.Topical insect repellent only
D.Single-dose sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine monotherapy
Explanation: Severe malaria requires urgent parenteral therapy, supportive care and completion with an oral antimalarial regimen once clinically stable.
6A patient on rifampicin asks why several chronic medicines were changed. What is the main interaction mechanism?
A.Rifampicin blocks all renal filtration
B.Rifampicin induces hepatic drug-metabolising enzymes
C.Rifampicin neutralises stomach acid
D.Rifampicin chelates every oral drug
Explanation: Rifampicin is a potent enzyme inducer and can reduce concentrations of many medicines, including anticoagulants, contraceptives and some antiretrovirals.
7What is the most important adherence message for a patient starting antiretroviral therapy?
A.Stop ART whenever symptoms improve
B.Share tablets with a partner with similar symptoms
C.Take doses consistently and seek advice before stopping or missing repeated doses
D.Double all missed doses at the next dose
Explanation: Consistent ART adherence suppresses viral replication and reduces resistance risk. Missed-dose advice should follow the specific regimen.
8Which inhaler counselling step is most important for a pressurised metered-dose inhaler without a spacer?
A.Inhale sharply through the nose
B.Swallow water before pressing the canister
C.Press the inhaler after completing exhalation and holding breath
D.Breathe in slowly and deeply as the canister is pressed
Explanation: Slow coordinated inhalation improves lung deposition. A spacer can help patients who cannot coordinate actuation and inhalation.
9A patient with asthma is prescribed propranolol for tremor. What is the main concern?
A.Non-selective beta-blockade can precipitate bronchospasm
B.Propranolol causes irreversible kidney failure
C.Propranolol is never absorbed orally
D.Propranolol cures asthma symptoms
Explanation: Propranolol blocks beta-2 receptors and can worsen bronchoconstriction in susceptible patients.
10Which test is used routinely to monitor warfarin therapy?
A.Serum amylase
B.International normalized ratio
C.Bleeding time alone
D.Random urine glucose
Explanation: Warfarin effect is monitored with prothrombin time reported as INR, with dose adjustment based on target range and bleeding risk.

About the GPPQE Exam

The Ghana Pharmacy Professional Qualifying Examination (GPPQE) is the Pharmacy Council, Ghana examination required for pharmacist registration. It is open to eligible Ghana-educated and foreign-educated pharmacy graduates with approved qualifications such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm or PharmD, after the required internship route and preceptor assessment. The official public page describes a three-part assessment covering MCQs, essays and oral examination across pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy, health policy, ethics, law, regulation and GMP.

Exam sponsor: Pharmacy Council, Ghana. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The GPPQE has three parts: Part I MCQs, Part II Essay and Part III Orals. Each examinable part has Section A for Pharmacy Practice including Clinical Pharmacy and Section B for Health Policies, Ethics, Laws and Regulations including Good Manufacturing Practices. Final grading weights are Part I 50%, Part II 30% and Part III 20%.

Time Limit

The official public GPPQE page lists the July 2026 examination period but does not publish a per-paper time limit.

Passing Score

At least 60% of total marks, with at least 40% in each section and the oral.

Exam / Certification Fees

Ghana fresh graduate: GHc 520.00; foreign fresh graduate: US$ 800; foreign-based practicing pharmacist writing in Ghana: US$ 1000.

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25 questions

Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Applied pharmacotherapy, counselling, monitoring, common Ghana practice conditions, adverse effects and referral decisions.

20 questions

Pharmacy Practice, Dispensing and Calculations

Prescription screening, labelling, counselling, medication reconciliation, cold chain, stock control and dose calculations.

15 questions

Pharmaceutics, Quality and Medicine Safety

Dosage forms, modified release, stability, compounding, bioequivalence, recalls, falsified medicines and pharmacovigilance.

20 questions

Ghana Health Policy, Ethics and Law

GPPQE purpose, pharmacist registration, professional conduct, confidentiality, premises control, public health and lawful supply.

10 questions

GMP, Regulation and Supply Chain

Good Manufacturing Practice, batch records, quality control, deviations, storage, procurement, recalls and regulatory safety action.

10 questions

GPPQE Registration, Internship and Exam Process

Eligibility, internship, application dates, fees, Part I/II/III format, grading weights and passing rule.

Preparing for the GPPQE Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 60% of total marks, with at least 40% in each section and the oral.
  • Assessment: The GPPQE has three parts: Part I MCQs, Part II Essay and Part III Orals. Each examinable part has Section A for Pharmacy Practice including Clinical Pharmacy and Section B for Health Policies, Ethics, Laws and Regulations including Good Manufacturing Practices. Final grading weights are Part I 50%, Part II 30% and Part III 20%.
  • Time limit: The official public GPPQE page lists the July 2026 examination period but does not publish a per-paper time limit.
  • Exam / certification fees: Ghana fresh graduate: GHc 520.00; foreign fresh graduate: US$ 800; foreign-based practicing pharmacist writing in Ghana: US$ 1000. Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

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GPPQE: Suggested Study Strategy

1Treat Part I as two official sections: pharmacy practice including clinical pharmacy, and health policy, ethics, law, regulation and GMP.
2Practise calculations, prescription screening and counselling out loud because essay and oral components test reasoning, not only recall.
3Know the official eligibility, internship, fees and passing rule because the Council publishes these details and they are high-yield for process questions.
4Use Ghana-specific patient-safety examples: malaria, TB, HIV, antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacovigilance and medicine quality reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official Ghana pharmacist registration exam?

The official pharmacist qualifying examination is the Ghana Pharmacy Professional Qualifying Examination (GPPQE), administered by Pharmacy Council, Ghana.

Who is eligible for the GPPQE?

The Council lists eligibility for holders of approved pharmacy qualifications such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm or PharmD, with the required internship route, satisfactory preceptor assessment and registration application requirements.

What is the GPPQE format?

The official page lists three parts: Part I MCQs, Part II Essay and Part III Orals. Part I has Section A with 60 questions and Section B with 40 questions.

What score is required to pass GPPQE?

The official page states that candidates must obtain at least 60% of total marks and at least 40% in each section and the oral.

What are the published GPPQE fees?

The official page lists GHc 520.00 for Ghana fresh graduates, US$ 800 for foreign fresh graduates and US$ 1000 for foreign-based practicing pharmacists writing in Ghana.