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North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX)

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NAPLEX NABP Pharmacy Exams License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: Baseline + Blueprint AllocationYou are here

Assess all five domains and allocate time to the 40% clinical domain first.

24
hours
2

Phase 2: Clinical Assessment and Planning

Prioritize patient-specific therapeutics, monitoring, and treatment decisions.

92
hours
3

Phase 3: Medication Use + Foundational Review

Reinforce dispensing workflow, calculations, pharmacology, and safety checks.

86
hours
4

Phase 4: Full 6-Hour Simulations

Build endurance, timing, and mixed-domain consistency before exam day.

52
hours
Estimated total study time
254 hours
That's about 26 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the NAPLEX Exam?

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Age
Education
Graduation from an ACPE-accredited US pharmacy school or approved foreign equivalency pathway
Additional Requirements
  • Submit eligibility through your board of pharmacy and NABP
  • Pay $100 application and $520 exam fee
  • Complete all licensure documentation required by your board

NAPLEX Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

10-16 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

After a failed attempt, candidates must wait 45 days; no more than three attempts in 12 months and no more than five total attempts per board policy.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$520
Application Fee$100
Total Estimated Cost$620 plus any board-specific licensing fees
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What You'll Study

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NAPLEX Exam Details

North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX)

Administered by NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy)

Official Source
Pass/Fail (NABP competency standard; numeric cut score not published)
Passing Score
225
Questions
6
Hours
$100 application + $520 exam fee
Exam Fee
Study time: 180-260 hours
Prerequisites: Pharmacy degree eligibility and authorization through your board of pharmacy
Valid for: Score transfer and licensure timelines are set by each board of pharmacy

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy) content outline

Foundational Knowledge for Pharmacy Practice25%

Pharmaceutical sciences, compounding principles, calculations, and evidence interpretation.

Medication Use Process25%

Prescription interpretation, dispensing, administration, handling, and monitoring requirements.

Person-Centered Assessment and Treatment Planning40%

Clinical assessment, therapeutic planning, monitoring, and patient-specific care decisions.

Professional Practice5%

Public health, ethics, social drivers, and medication-event reporting responsibilities.

Pharmacy Management and Leadership5%

Operations, inventory, quality improvement, and team leadership expectations.

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