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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.

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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?
A.Schedule I
B.Schedule II
C.Schedule III
D.Schedule IV
Explanation: Schedule I substances have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. Examples include heroin, LSD, and MDMA.
2A DEA Form 222 is required for the transfer of which schedule of controlled substances between registrants?
A.Schedule II only
B.Schedules II and III
C.Schedules III through V
D.All controlled substances
Explanation: DEA Form 222 (or its electronic equivalent under CSOS) is required for the distribution and transfer of Schedule II controlled substances between DEA registrants.
3Under federal law, what is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III controlled substance prescription?
A.No refills allowed
B.Up to 3 refills within 6 months
C.Up to 5 refills within 6 months
D.Up to 5 refills within 1 year
Explanation: Federal law allows up to 5 refills for Schedule III-V controlled substance prescriptions within 6 months from the date the prescription was issued.
4The Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951 established which key distinction in drug classification?
A.Generic vs. brand-name drugs
B.Prescription (legend) vs. over-the-counter drugs
C.Controlled vs. non-controlled substances
D.Biological vs. chemical drugs
Explanation: The Durham-Humphrey Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act established the distinction between prescription (legend) drugs and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
5Which federal law requires pharmacists to offer counseling to Medicaid patients on new prescriptions?
A.HIPAA
B.OBRA '90
C.DSCSA
D.Kefauver-Harris Amendment
Explanation: The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA '90) requires pharmacists to offer counseling to Medicaid patients receiving new prescriptions and to perform prospective drug utilization review (DUR).
6Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), which medication is exempt from child-resistant packaging?
A.Amoxicillin suspension
B.Sublingual nitroglycerin
C.Lisinopril tablets
D.Metformin tablets
Explanation: Sublingual nitroglycerin is exempt from child-resistant packaging under the PPPA due to the need for immediate emergency access.
7What is the maximum days' supply of a Schedule II controlled substance that can be prescribed via emergency oral prescription under federal law?
A.72-hour supply
B.7-day supply
C.14-day supply
D.30-day supply
Explanation: In an emergency, a pharmacist may dispense a Schedule II controlled substance based on an oral prescription, limited to a quantity adequate for the emergency period (typically 72 hours). A written follow-up is required within 7 days.
8Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered protected health information (PHI)?
A.De-identified aggregate prescription data
B.A patient's prescription fill history linked to their name
C.Published clinical trial results
D.General drug interaction information
Explanation: PHI under HIPAA includes any individually identifiable health information, including prescription records linked to a patient's name.
9The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) requires pharmacies to maintain transaction records for how long?
A.2 years
B.4 years
C.6 years
D.10 years
Explanation: Under the DSCSA, pharmacies must maintain transaction information, history, and statements for at least 6 years from the date of the transaction.
10A DEA registrant must take an initial inventory of controlled substances on what date?
A.Within 30 days of opening
B.On the date the registrant first engages in controlled substance activity
C.Within 90 days of DEA registration
D.On January 1 of each year
Explanation: A DEA registrant must take an initial inventory on the date the registrant first engages in the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of controlled substances.

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)

Exam / Certification Fees

$355 ($100 + $85 KY processing + $170)

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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22%

Licensure & Personnel

Pharmacist qualifications, intern/technician requirements, license renewal, disciplinary actions

33%

Pharmacist Practice

Prescription requirements, counseling, controlled substance rules, collaborative practice agreements

24%

Dispensing Requirements

Generic substitution, prescription transfers, DUR, labeling, PDMP checking

21%

Pharmacy Operations

Controlled substance records, compounding standards, pharmacy permits, automated dispensing

Preparing for the KY MPJE Exam

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  • 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

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KY MPJE: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study KRS Chapter 315 (Kentucky Pharmacy Act) and 201 KAR Chapter 2 for state board governance and licensing rules
2Master DEA controlled substance schedules, forms (222, 106, 41), and corresponding responsibility
3Know Kentucky-specific controlled substance rules: 60-day C-II expiration, 3-day acute pain opioid limit, Gabapentin (CV), and Fioricet (CIII)
4Review KASPER 1-business-day reporting, mandatory query triggers, and naloxone standing orders
5Understand Kentucky Board-authorized protocols (201 KAR 2:380) for pharmacist initiation of therapy

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.