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December 2025 subject passing rates: 38.89% Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, 12.79% Pharmacy Practice, 42.11% Pharmacology. Pass Rate
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Key Facts: HK Pharmacist Registration Exam

3 subjects

Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacology

https://www.ppbhk.org.hk/eng/registration_pharmacists/examinations.html

3 hours

Time per subject

https://www.ppbhk.org.hk/eng/registration_pharmacists/examinations.html

HK$1,110

Fee per examination subject

https://www.ppbhk.org.hk/eng/registration_pharmacists/examinations.html

8/10/12 Jun 2026

Published June 2026 subject dates

https://www.ppbhk.org.hk/eng/index_content6.html

3 years

Passed-paper validity window for completing the other two papers

https://www.ppbhk.org.hk/eng/files/explanatory_notes.pdf

12.79%-42.11%

December 2025 subject passing-rate range

https://www.ppbhk.org.hk/textonly/eng/index_content10.html

Not published

Exact total item count and numeric passing score in guidance reviewed

https://www.ppbhk.org.hk/eng/registration_pharmacists/examinations.html

The Hong Kong pharmacist registration pathway requires eligible applicants to pass three PPBHK written subjects: Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacology. PPBHK lists three hours per subject, HK$1,110 per subject, June 2026 dates of 8, 10 and 12 June, and a three-year validity rule for individual passed papers. Exact total item counts and a single official passing score are not published in the official guidance reviewed.

Sample HK Pharmacist Registration Practice Questions

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1Which three written subjects must a non-local pharmacy graduate pass for PPBHK pharmacist registration examinations?
A.Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, Pharmacy Practice, and Pharmacology
B.Clinical Medicine, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and Hospital Administration
C.Pharmaceutics, Microbiology, and Anatomy
D.Pharmacy Law, Community Service, and Oral Viva
Explanation: PPBHK states that applicants must pass written examinations in Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, Pharmacy Practice, and Pharmacology. All three subjects are part of the registration pathway for non-locally trained applicants.
2How often does PPBHK normally conduct pharmacist registration examinations?
A.Twice a year, normally in June and December
B.Once a year, normally in March
C.Every month throughout the year
D.Only when an employer requests a sitting
Explanation: The official examination page and explanatory notes say the Board conducts the examinations twice a year, normally in June and December. Candidates should still rely on the current PPBHK notice for exact dates.
3What examination fee is listed by PPBHK for each pharmacist registration examination subject?
A.HK$1,110 per subject
B.HK$790 per subject
C.HK$520 per subject
D.HK$3,330 per subject
Explanation: PPBHK lists the examination fee as HK$1,110 for each subject. HK$3,330 is the arithmetic total for sitting all three subjects, not the per-subject fee.
4Which June 2026 date is listed by PPBHK for the Pharmacy Practice examination?
A.10 June 2026
B.8 June 2026
C.12 June 2026
D.31 August 2026
Explanation: The PPBHK June 2026 notice lists Pharmacy Practice on 10 June 2026. Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong is listed on 8 June, and Pharmacology on 12 June.
5For a new entrance to the December pharmacist registration examinations, what closing date does PPBHK normally state?
A.31 August
B.28 February
C.31 March
D.30 September
Explanation: PPBHK states that new entrance to the December examinations closes on 31 August. Re-sit applications for the December examinations have a later deadline of 30 September.
6What happens if a candidate passes one PPBHK paper but does not pass the other two papers within three years?
A.The passed paper must be re-sat
B.The passed paper remains valid indefinitely
C.The candidate is automatically registered after three years
D.Only a continuing education course is required
Explanation: PPBHK states that a candidate who passes any one paper must re-sit that paper if the other two papers are not passed within three years. This is a validity rule for partial examination results.
7What best describes the usual PPBHK Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong paper format?
A.Five to six long questions answered in three hours
B.A 30-minute oral examination only
C.A practical aseptic dispensing test only
D.A two-day objective structured clinical examination
Explanation: PPBHK describes the Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong paper as usually five to six long questions to be answered in three hours. The subject focuses on Hong Kong ordinances and subsidiary legislation.
8Which ordinance is specifically included in the PPBHK legislation syllabus for dangerous drugs?
A.Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Cap. 134
B.Employees' Compensation Ordinance, Cap. 282
C.Buildings Ordinance, Cap. 123
D.Road Traffic Ordinance, Cap. 374
Explanation: The Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong syllabus includes the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Cap. 134, and the Dangerous Drugs Regulations. Pharmacists must recognise this as a core controlled-drug law.
9Which statement best matches PPBHK's non-local qualification requirement for registration consideration?
A.Completion of at least three full-time academic years in pharmacy and registration or professional qualification to be registered as a pharmacist, normally where trained
B.Completion of any two-year health sciences diploma without pharmacist registration eligibility
C.Five years of retail experience without tertiary pharmacy education
D.Holding a nursing licence and completing an online pharmacy module
Explanation: PPBHK states that non-local applicants must have completed not less than three full-time academic years, or equivalent, in pharmacy and be registered or professionally qualified to be registered as pharmacists, normally in the country where they completed that education.
10For non-local applicants, how much direct patient care experience does PPBHK specify within the one-year pre-registration training or post-registration experience expectation?
A.At least 6 months in community pharmacy or hospital pharmacy settings
B.At least 1 week observing a wholesaler
C.At least 3 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing only
D.No direct patient care component is mentioned
Explanation: PPBHK states that the one-year period should involve direct patient care services, namely community pharmacy or hospital pharmacy, for an aggregate period of not less than 6 months. This is separate from the overall one-year training or experience expectation.

About the HK Pharmacist Registration Exam

The PPBHK pharmacist registration examinations are written examinations for eligible applicants seeking registration as pharmacists in Hong Kong. Non-local applicants must meet qualification and training requirements, then pass Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacology unless exempted at the Board's discretion.

Assessment

Three written subjects set in English: Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacology. The June 2026 dates published by PPBHK are 8 June 2026 for Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, 10 June 2026 for Pharmacy Practice and 12 June 2026 for Pharmacology.

Time Limit

3 hours per subject

Passing Score

Not published by PPBHK in the official examination guidance reviewed; applicants must pass Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacology.

Exam Fee

HK$1,110 per subject; HK$3,330 for all three subjects. PPBHK states payment is normally non-refundable and should be made by cheque drawn in favour of The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. (Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong)

HK Pharmacist Registration Exam Content Outline

Usually five to six long questions; 3 hours

Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong

Covers up-to-date versions of the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance, Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Antibiotics Ordinance, Undesirable Medical Advertisements Ordinance, Import and Export (General) Regulations and related subsidiary legislation.

Essay questions, MCQs and calculation problems; 3 hours

Pharmacy Practice

Covers pharmaceutical calculations, dosage forms, preparation and labelling, sterilization, radiopharmacy, cytotoxic agents, medical gases, aseptic dispensing, practical pharmacokinetics and general pharmacy practice including counselling and counter prescribing.

Mainly short questions; 3 hours

Pharmacology

Covers pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, autonomic, cardiovascular, CNS, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, cancer, blood, anti-inflammatory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, respiratory, skin, toxicology, nutrition, vaccine and immunoglobulin topics.

Eligibility context

Registration Requirements

Non-local applicants must meet pharmacy education, pharmacist registration eligibility, good-character, supporting-document and training or experience requirements, including the direct patient care component stated by PPBHK.

How to Pass the HK Pharmacist Registration Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Not published by PPBHK in the official examination guidance reviewed; applicants must pass Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacology.
  • Assessment: Three written subjects set in English: Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacology. The June 2026 dates published by PPBHK are 8 June 2026 for Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, 10 June 2026 for Pharmacy Practice and 12 June 2026 for Pharmacology.
  • Time limit: 3 hours per subject
  • Exam fee: HK$1,110 per subject; HK$3,330 for all three subjects. PPBHK states payment is normally non-refundable and should be made by cheque drawn in favour of The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

HK Pharmacist Registration Study Tips from Top Performers

1Treat the three official subjects as separate workstreams: legislation recall and application, practice calculations and procedures, and pharmacology mechanisms and therapeutic safety.
2For Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, build a checklist around the exact ordinances named by PPBHK and practise applying them to dispensing, advertising, dangerous drugs, antibiotics and import scenarios.
3For Pharmacy Practice, drill calculations until units are automatic, then pair them with counselling, labelling, aseptic technique, cytotoxic precautions, medical gases and radiopharmacy safety.
4For Pharmacology, connect mechanism, adverse effects, interactions and counselling rather than memorising isolated drug names.
5Use the three-year passed-paper validity rule when planning sittings; leaving one subject too late can force a re-sit of an older passed paper.
6Mark any official logistics not published by PPBHK as unknown in your notes rather than filling gaps with assumptions from other pharmacy exams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does PPBHK publish 2026 pharmacist registration examination dates?

Yes. The June 2026 dates published by PPBHK are 8 June for Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, 10 June for Pharmacy Practice and 12 June for Pharmacology.

How many subjects are in the PPBHK pharmacist registration examinations?

There are three written subjects: Pharmacy Legislation in Hong Kong, Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacology.

How long is each subject?

PPBHK lists three hours for each subject.

How much is the examination fee?

PPBHK lists HK$1,110 for each subject, so all three subjects total HK$3,330 before any later certificate or practising-certificate charges.

How many questions are on the official examinations?

PPBHK does not publish one exact total item count for all three subjects. It describes the legislation paper as usually five to six long questions, the practice paper as essay, MCQ and calculation problems, and pharmacology as mainly short questions.

What is the official passing score?

The official guidance reviewed does not publish a numeric passing score. It states that applicants must pass all three written subjects, and that a passed paper must be re-sat if the other two are not passed within three years.

Who administers the examinations?

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong administers the pharmacist registration examinations.

Are official PPBHK questions copied in this practice bank?

No. These are original four-option practice questions written to align with the published PPBHK subjects and syllabus areas; official sample papers were not copied.