NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination)
Pharmacy licensure in the US
Quick facts
- Conducted by
- NABP
- Country / Region
- United States / Canada
- Test fee
- USD 595
- Frequency
- Year-round at Pearson VUE centers
- Results
- Released 7–14 business days after test
State boards of pharmacy in the US
Pass / Fail only (since 2025). NABP no longer publishes a numeric 0–150 score or a "75" pass mark. Candidates receive a pass/fail outcome. Practice scores on PassPilot are NOT an official NAPLEX score.
Pharmacy licensure in the US
Section breakdown
Each section follows the official NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) format exactly.
MCQ + Constructed Response
200 standalone MCQs + 25 case-based questions combining MCQs and constructed-response. Covers pharmacotherapy, pharmacy calculations, drug information, public health, and patient safety.
Real NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) pattern.
Every NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) paper on PassPilot follows the official structure — sections, time, item types, and scoring all match. We randomise questions on every retake so you can never memorise the bank.
- ✓ Real exam timer — auto-submits on timeout
- ✓ Randomised questions on every retake
- ✓ Instant scoring and feedback
- ✓ Section-wise performance breakdown
Sample score report
Illustrative PassPilot practice score in the official NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) reporting format.
Official NAPLEX is pass/fail (since 2025). Practice scores are not a guarantee of pass.
Source: nabp.pharmacy/naplex · Verified 2026-08-15 · Re-verified quarterly
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