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Key Facts: KY MPJE Exam
120
Questions
100 scored + 20 pretest
Pass/Fail
Result Reported
NABP Bulletin
2.5h
Exam Time
Pearson VUE
PIC Discretion
Tech Ratio
201 KAR 2:205
15h/yr
CE Required
KY annual (1h opioid)
$355
Exam Fee
NABP ($100+$85+$170)
The KY MPJE covers federal and Kentucky pharmacy law under the NABP Competency Statements (Licensure/Personnel 22%, Pharmacist Practice 33%, Dispensing 24%, Operations 21%). High-yield Kentucky topics include KASPER reporting within 1 business day, 60-day C-II prescription expiration, 3-day acute pain opioid limits, Board-authorized protocols under 201 KAR 2:380, naloxone dispensing, 15h annual CE (including 1h opioid CE), and PIC-directed technician supervision.
Sample KY MPJE Practice Questions
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1Under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which DEA schedule includes drugs with the highest potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use?
2A DEA Form 222 is required for the transfer of which schedule of controlled substances between registrants?
3Under federal law, what is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III controlled substance prescription?
4The Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951 established which key distinction in drug classification?
5Which federal law requires pharmacists to offer counseling to Medicaid patients on new prescriptions?
6Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), which medication is exempt from child-resistant packaging?
7What is the maximum days' supply of a Schedule II controlled substance that can be prescribed via emergency oral prescription under federal law?
8Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered protected health information (PHI)?
9The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) requires pharmacies to maintain transaction records for how long?
10A DEA registrant must take an initial inventory of controlled substances on what date?
About the KY MPJE Exam
The Kentucky MPJE tests knowledge of federal pharmacy law and Kentucky-specific pharmacy regulations under KRS Chapter 315 (Kentucky Pharmacy Act) and KRS Chapter 218A (Controlled Substances Act). Required alongside the NAPLEX for pharmacist licensure in Kentucky.
Exam sponsor: NABP / Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
120 questions
Time Limit
2.5 hours
Passing Score
Pass/Fail (no scaled score)
Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly reported. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
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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.
Licensure & Personnel
Pharmacist qualifications, intern/technician requirements, license renewal, disciplinary actions
Pharmacist Practice
Prescription requirements, counseling, controlled substance rules, collaborative practice agreements
Dispensing Requirements
Generic substitution, prescription transfers, DUR, labeling, PDMP checking
Pharmacy Operations
Controlled substance records, compounding standards, pharmacy permits, automated dispensing
Preparing for the KY MPJE Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass/Fail (no scaled score)
- Exam length: 120 questions
- Time limit: 2.5 hours
- Exam / certification fees: $355 ($100 + $85 KY processing + $170) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 319 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the KY MPJE passing score?
NABP reports Kentucky MPJE results as Pass or Fail only — candidates do not receive a scaled score. The exam has 120 questions (100 scored, 20 pretest) over 2.5 hours at Pearson VUE, and at least 107 must be answered for any result to be reported.
What Kentucky laws are tested on the MPJE?
The KY MPJE covers KRS Chapter 315 (Kentucky Pharmacy Act), KRS Chapter 218A (Controlled Substances Act), 201 KAR Chapter 2 (Board of Pharmacy Rules), 902 KAR Chapter 55 (Controlled Substances), KASPER PDMP requirements, and Board-authorized clinical protocols.
What is the pharmacist-to-technician ratio in Kentucky?
Kentucky does not establish a statutory numerical pharmacist-to-technician ratio. Under 201 KAR 2:205, staffing levels and supervision are determined by the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) using professional judgment to ensure safe and accurate operations.
How many CE hours does Kentucky require for pharmacists?
Kentucky requires 15 contact hours (1.5 CEU) annually earned between March 1 and February 28. Pharmacists must complete at least 1 contact hour on the opioid epidemic / opioid use disorder (OUD) per licensing year through 2028.
How long is a Schedule II prescription valid in Kentucky?
Under KRS 218A.180, a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance is valid for 60 days from the date written in Kentucky, and no refills are permitted.