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Key Facts: MA MPJE Exam
120
Questions
100 scored + 20 pretest
Pass/Fail
Result
NABP
2.5h
Exam Time
Pearson VUE
Up to 1:4
Support Staff Ratio
247 CMR 8.06(3)
20h/yr
CE Required
MA renewal
$270
Exam Fee
NABP 2026
The MA MPJE covers federal pharmacy law (DEA, FDA, CSA, HIPAA) and Massachusetts-specific regulations including MassPAT PMP registration and reporting, supervisory ratios of up to four support personnel per pharmacist under 247 CMR 8.06, the 7-day initial opioid supply limit, collaborative practice, must-dispense generic substitution law, and the 20-hour yearly CE requirement.
Sample MA MPJE Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the MA MPJE exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 339+ question experience with AI tutoring.
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 MA MPJE Exam
The Massachusetts MPJE tests knowledge of federal pharmacy law and Massachusetts-specific pharmacy regulations under MGL Chapter 112, Sections 24-42D (Pharmacy Practice Act). Required alongside the NAPLEX for pharmacist licensure in Massachusetts.
Exam sponsor: NABP / Massachusetts Board of Registration in 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 (NABP reports MPJE results as pass or fail)
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.
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 MA MPJE Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass/fail (NABP reports MPJE results as pass or fail)
- Exam length: 120 questions
- Time limit: 2.5 hours
- Exam / certification fees: $270 Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MA MPJE passing score?
NABP reports MPJE results as pass or fail rather than as a numeric score. The exam has 120 computer-based questions over 2.5 hours, and candidates get 5 attempts per jurisdiction.
What Massachusetts laws are tested?
The MA MPJE covers MGL Chapter 112, Sections 24-42D (Pharmacy Practice Act), MGL Chapter 94C (Controlled Substances Act), Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy rules, PDMP requirements, and state-specific dispensing regulations.
What is the technician ratio in Massachusetts?
Under 247 CMR 8.06(3), one pharmacist may supervise up to four support personnel when the group includes the required certified technicians or interns, or up to three when at least one is an intern or certified technician. Technicians must hold a Board-issued pharmacy technician license.
How many CE hours does Massachusetts require?
Massachusetts requires at least 20 contact hours of CE by December 31 of each calendar year, including at least 5 live hours and 2 hours of pharmacy law. The Board accepts ACPE, IPCE, AMA PRA Category 1 and US pharmacy board-approved programs.
Does Massachusetts require PDMP checks?
Massachusetts requires a pharmacist who dispenses PMP-reported medications to register with and keep login access to MassPAT (247 CMR 9.15(1)). The mandatory look-up before certain opioid and benzodiazepine prescriptions falls on prescribers under M.G.L. c. 94C, s. 24A.