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MPJENAPLEX

Registration Bulletin

North

American

Pharmacist

Licensure

Examination

Multistate

Pharmacy

Jurisprudence

Examination


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2013 by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission of the executive director/secretary of the National Association of Boardsof Pharmacy. The terms Electronic Licensure Transfer Program, e-LTP, Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination, FPGEC, FPGEE,Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination, MPJE, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, NABP, North American Pharmacist LicensureExamination, NAPLEX, and Pre-NAPLEX are registered trademarks of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. Violation of the copyrightwill lead to prosecution under federal copyright laws.

Electronic Licensure Transfer Program reg. no. 2,757,711e-LTP reg. no. 2,746,575Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination reg. no. 2,270,607FPGEC reg. no. 2,113,836FPGEE reg. no. 2,337,295Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination reg. no. 2,523,623MPJE reg. no. 2,473,149

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy reg. no. 1,162,334NABP reg. no. 1,160,482NAPLEX reg. no. 2,085,979Pre-NAPLEX reg. no. 2,880,364

The policies and procedures specied in theNAPLEX/MPJE Registration Bulletin are subject to change without notice.

Carmen A. Catizone, MS, RPh, DPh

Executive Director/Secretary

Copyright 2013

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

1600 Feehanville Drive

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

USA

847/391-4406

www.nabp.net

NAPLEX/MPJERegistration Bulletin

Preamble and Mission Statement of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

Preamble

Given that medications are an integral part of disease management, medication therapies and their delivery systems arebecoming more complex, technological enhancements have improved the capabilities for patient monitoring, and entitiesmotivated by economic gain are eroding standards of care, there is greater potential harm to the public and a greater need for

patients medication use to be managed by a licensed pharmacist and state regulatory agencies to aggressively enforce standardsof care.

NABP Mission StatementThe National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) is the independent, international, and impartial Association

that assists its member boards and jurisdictions in developing, implementing, and enforcing uniform standards for thepurpose of protecting the public health.

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NAPLEX/MPJE Registration Procedures ............................................................................................... 1

Welcome to the NAPLEX and MPJE.......................................................................................................1

Online Examination Registration .............................................................................................................1

NAPLEX and MPJE Fees ........................................................................................................................1

Refunds, Withdrawals, and Change of State ............................................................................................1

Testing Accommodations Guidelines .......................................................................................................1

Completing the Online Exam Registration Form .....................................................................................2

Testing Appointment Information ........................................................................................................... 5

Testing Administration .............................................................................................................................5

Participating Jurisdictions ........................................................................................................................5Eligibility Requirements ..........................................................................................................................5

Authorization to Test ................................................................................................................................5

Scheduling Your Examination Appointment ............................................................................................5

Scheduling for ADA Testing Accommodations .......................................................................................6

Changing Your Examination Appointment ..............................................................................................6

Testing Centers .........................................................................................................................................6

NAPLEX/MPJE Administration .............................................................................................................. 7

On the Day of the Examination ................................................................................................................7

Identication Requirements .....................................................................................................................7

Name Changes ..........................................................................................................................................8

Test Center Restrictions............................................................................................................................8Security Measures ....................................................................................................................................9

Misconduct ...............................................................................................................................................9

Group Irregularities ..................................................................................................................................9

Notication to Authorities........................................................................................................................9

What to Do in Case of Inclement Weather ...............................................................................................9

If Your Computer Experiences Technical Difculties............................................................................10

Retake Policy ..........................................................................................................................................10

NAPLEX/MPJE Score Results ............................................................................................................... 11

Your NAPLEX Score Results ................................................................................................................ 11

Your MPJE Score Results ...................................................................................................................... 11

NAPLEX and MPJE Score Review ....................................................................................................... 12NAPLEX and Score Cancellation .......................................................................................................... 12

NAPLEX ................................................................................................................................................... 13

What is the NAPLEX? ...........................................................................................................................13

The NAPLEX Test Design .....................................................................................................................13

NAPLEX Competency Statements ........................................................................................................ 13

NAPLEX Sample Items ......................................................................................................................... 16

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Pre-NAPLEX ............................................................................................................................................ 18

What is the Pre-NAPLEX? ....................................................................................................................18

Pre-NAPLEX Frequently Asked Questions ...........................................................................................18

Computer-Adaptive MPJE ..................................................................................................................... 20

What is the MPJE? .................................................................................................................................20

The MPJE Test Design ...........................................................................................................................20

MPJE Competency Statements ..............................................................................................................20

MPJE Sample Items ...............................................................................................................................25

NAPLEX/MPJE Contacts ....................................................................................................................... 26Contacts for Your Questions...................................................................................................................26

Candidate Comments .............................................................................................................................26

Board of Pharmacy Contacts ..................................................................................................................26

Report Exam Irregularity .......................................................................................................................26

NAPLEX Score Transfer ........................................................................................................................ 27

NAPLEX Score Transfer Program ......................................................................................................... 27

Score Transfer Process ...........................................................................................................................27

NAPLEX Score Transfer Fee ................................................................................................................. 27

Participating Score Transfer Jurisdictions ..............................................................................................27

NAPLEX/MPJE Procedures Checklist .................................................................................................. 28

Appendix ................................................................................................................................................... 29

State/Territory and Province Code List ..................................................................................................29

School Code List ....................................................................................................................................30

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NAPLEX/MPJERegistration Procedures

Welcome to the NAPLEX and MPJEThe North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination

(NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy JurisprudenceExamination (MPJE) are developed by the NationalAssociation of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) for use by the

boards of pharmacy as part of their assessment of candidatescompetence to practice pharmacy.

Online Examination RegistrationCandidates may apply for the NAPLEX, MPJE, and

NAPLEX Score Transfer on the NABP Web site at www.nabp.net.

On March 28, 2011, NABP launched a new andimproved application for online registration, which allowscandidates to perform more registration tasks and view statusinformation. This will allow candidates to view historicaldata from their NAPLEX and MPJE registrations. After thecandidate registers as a new user, the system will match thenewly created prole with applications previously submittedor currently in progress so that all the information will beviewable by the candidate. If the system cannot match keyidentifying information between the candidates new userregistration and a previous registration, the candidate will

be instructed to contact NABP Customer Service. Customer

Service will provide further instruction on what is needed tocomplete the new user registration so that the candidate mayview the status of his or her applications.

Note: If you do not have a Social Security number,which is required to register as a new user, contact NABPsCustomer Service.

NAPLEX and MPJE FeesNAPLEX and MPJE fees are as follows.

NAPLEX $485 per examination MPJE $200 per examinationOnline registrations must be paid by Visa, MasterCard,

or American Express. You must pay online at the time ofregistration. Payments provided to NABP may NOT besubmitted in the form of a personal check.

Refunds, Withdrawals, and Change of StateCarefully select your state of eligibility. If you wish to

change your state of eligibility, an additional fee of $50 willbe charged. If you wish to withdraw from the program forwhich you are registering at a later date, NABP will issue a

partial refund only for the examination. For those candidateswithdrawing from NAPLEX, $360 will be refunded, and forcandidates withdrawing from MPJE the partial refund will

be $125. No refunds will be issued if your request is receivedafter your eligibility expires or if you miss your scheduledtesting appointment. NABP must receive notication fromthe candidate prior to the testing appointment for a

change in the state of eligibility or to withdraw from the

NAPLEX/MPJE.Notication can be submitted by logginginto your application, if you applied online.

Testing Accommodations GuidelinesAll requests for testing accommodations for qualied

individuals will be evaluated by the appropriate board of

pharmacy. Requests will be forwarded to NABP for review.The board of pharmacy and candidate may be contactedif more information is required to support the testingaccommodation request.

NABP and the boards of pharmacy may shareinformation that a candidate provides including butnot limited to the request, history, and nature of theaccommodations. Testing accommodation requestsfor candidates with disabilities will be reviewed andsubsequently determined and authorized by NABP.Upon approval, NABP will notify the candidate and

board of pharmacy and will arrange the appropriateexam accommodation with the testing vendor.

Each time a candidate retakes an examination, a newAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodationrequest must be submitted to the applicable board of

pharmacy.A completed request for accommodations form

should be submitted to the board of pharmacy

including:

Part I Applicants Statement Part II Practitioners Statement Part III Academic/College Statement (as

applicable)

Please attach the required detailed documentation as

stated on page 2.

1. Applicants Statement:

a. A detailed report written by the applicantdescribing your disability and justication for therequested accommodations as noted in the Requestof Accommodations form should be attached withPart I of the completed Applicants Statementform.

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on the condition. List any physical therapy, hearingaids, magnifying equipment, or psychotherapyregimens recommended by practitioners.

2. Practitioners Statement:

Each provider is required to complete Part II of the

ADA form Practitioners Statement including thedate of the initial diagnosis, date last evaluated, andthe length of time as a patient.

a. The health care evaluator should provide evidencethat they are qualied to make the appropriatediagnosis, providing their licensing or certicationspecialization credentials.

b. A statement of the specic diagnosis of thedisability is required. A professionally recognizeddiagnosis for each category of disability isexpected. The supporting written statement shouldexplain the recommended accommodation andhow the accommodation will be justied in the

testing environment. The attached documentshould be typed on identifying letterhead andsigned by the practitioner.

c. A written explanation should be provided ifno history of accommodations were requiredin similar or past testing environments. Theexplanation should account for any disability thatis not permanent or long-lasting.

d. Describe any treatment for the disability or conditionprescribed (eg, any medication managementregimens, the effect the medication has on thedisability).

3. Diagnostic Tests to Support Request:

Current diagnostic tests, as applicable, and relevantmedical history should be submitted. In most cases,an evaluation should have been conducted withinthe past three to ve years. Specic tests shouldsupport the diagnosis and recommendation.

4. History of Accommodations:

a. College Statement Attestation from a crediblesource documenting accommodations afforded ina testing environment. For example, a letter fromthe candidates college of pharmacy outliningthe accommodations utilized in ones academicexperience.

b. Provide evidence that accommodations wereafforded in other testing environments, eg,academic, standardized testing.

Testing accommodation requests that are unreasonable

or that would fundamentally alter the nature of the

examination or the security of the examination, or that

would impose an undue burden to NABP or to other

candidates will be subject to denial.

Please download theaccommodation request form tosubmit your request.

Completing the Online Exam Registration FormWhen completing the online examination registration,

follow all instructions carefully, provide all informationrequested, and pay the proper administrative fee asinstructed. Registration entry errors could delay your

Authorization to Test (ATT). (See page 5 for moreinformation.)

The following instructions will help you complete theexamination registration.

Log In or Register as a New User

Access the NAPLEX/MPJE registration through yourNABP e-Prole by entering your username and password.If you do not have an e-Prole, or have not registered for anexam before, you will need to create an e-Prole.

New User Registration

Terms of Service

Read NABPs Terms of Service for using the e-Prolesystem. If you agree, select the box to conrm and proceedto creating your e-Prole. You will not be able to proceed ifyou do not accept the terms of the agreement.

Personal InformationName

Enter your name on your registration exactly as itappears on the two forms of identication you will

present at the testing center. Provide your last (family)name and rst name. Also, be sure to include yourmiddle name, or middle initial if the two forms ofidentication that you will present at the testing centerhave a middle name or a middle initial. Do not change

the order and do not change the spelling of yourname. Always use the same form of your name on theregistration and when scheduling an appointment to test.See the Identication Requirements section on pages7-8 for specic details on name matching requirementsfor your IDs and registration.

Maiden Name

Enter your maiden name in the eld provided. Maidenname refers to the last (family) name you used beforemarriage.

Social Security Number

Enter your United States Social Security number in

the designated elds. NABP uses your Social Securitynumber for internal verication and administrativepurposes only. For example, it may be provided to theboard of pharmacy to link your examination resultsto your registration for licensure. If you do not have aSocial Security number, please contact NABP CustomerService at 847/391-4406, prior to submitting yourregistration, for instructions on how to proceed.

Date of BirthEnter the month, day, and year in which you were bornusing the MM/DD/YYYY format.

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E-Mail Address

Enter a valid e-mail address. This e-mail address willbecome your username to log in to your e-Prole. Ifdesired, you may add another e-mail address to serveas your primary e-mail to which you receive NABP

communications.Password

Enter a password that is at least six characters long withat least one letter and one number.

Contact InformationAddress

Enter your permanent street address in the eldsprovided. All written correspondence will be forwardedto the primary address indicated. If your addresschanges in the future, you can make address changesin the Personal Information section at that time. NABPadvises that you notify the board of pharmacy if you

have a change of address.Phone Number

Enter your primary telephone number, including areacode. This number will be used if it is necessary tocontact you about your registration. Enter an alternatetelephone number, including area code, if desired.

Security Information

Security Questions

Provide answers to three security questions. Thesewill be used to conrm your identity when contactingCustomer Service or if you forget your password.

Register for the NAPLEX or MPJE

Once your e-Prole has been created, you will seethe My e-Prole Dashboard. Click on Exam Servicesto register for the NAPLEX or MPJE. If you took the

NAPLEX and did not pass, and/or if you are currentlylicensed and are seeking licensure in additional states, youmust wait a minimum of 91 days between administrations.If you took the MPJE and did not pass, you must wait aminimum of 30 days to retake the examination for thesame jurisdiction.

You will need to select the state or jurisdiction for whichyou are seeking eligibility to test. This state is consideredyour primary jurisdiction for licensure. Candidates mustselect one jurisdiction as the PRIMARY jurisdictionfor licensure. Your primary jurisdiction should be theone in which you intend to immediately complete allrequirements for licensure. The primary jurisdiction willmake the ultimate decision regarding your eligibilityto take the examination. Questions regarding a stateslicensure requirements should be directed to the state

board of pharmacy.

Non-Disclosure Agreement

Read the terms and conditions of the NABPNon-Disclosure Agreementfor NABP Examinations. If youagree, select the box to conrm that you agree to the Non-Disclosure Agreement and proceed to the application. You

will not be able to proceed if you do not accept the termsof the agreement.

Education Information

When registering for an exam, you will be asked toconrm or add your Education Information. You canalso add to your education history any time by selectingEducation in the Personal Information section located inthe left-hand navigation on the Dashboard.

Select the country in which your school or college ofpharmacy is located. Schools within the United Statescan be selected from a drop-down list. The schools arein alphabetical order and are preceded by their numeric

code.If your school or college of pharmacy is located outsideof the United States, the code 999-Other will appear.Type the name of your school or college of pharmacy inthe following eld.

Date of Graduation

Enter the date on which you graduated, or will graduate,from the school you entered. Date of Graduation isdened as the date on which your degree is conferred.Corrections to your graduation date must be made bycontacting Customer Service.

Billing and Payment Information

The address that you entered upon registering as a newuser automatically populates in the Billing To eld.Select this address if it is the billing address for thecredit card you are using. If the address for the creditcard you are using is under a different address than whatis displayed, select the Add Address button.

Online registrations must be paid by Visa, MasterCard,or American Express. You must pay online at the time ofregistration. Payments provided to NABP may NOTbe submitted in the form of a personal check.

ADA Testing Accommodations

Select whether you will be contacting your board(s)

of pharmacy to request testing accommodations underthe Americans with Disabilities Act. See page 1 of thisbulletin to learn more about testing accommodationsguidelines.

Additional Activities in the NAPLEX/MPJE Online

Registration

Under the Available Activities column in the ExamServices section, a list of options is available for managingyour registration requests. If an option does not appear, it

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most likely means that you are not eligible to perform thataction.

Add Score Transfer/Cancel Score Transfer

To add a NAPLEX Score Transfer request, you must login to your e-Prole and click on the link titled Add ScoreTransfer. Here you will be able to submit score transferrequests for as many jurisdictions as you would like. Eachscore transfer request has an administrative fee of $75. Youmay add score transfers before you take the NAPLEX orup to 90 days after taking the examination.

To cancel a score transfer request, click on the link titledCancel Score Transfer Request. There is no charge tocancel a score transfer, but please note that there are norefunds issued for cancelled score transfers.

Cancel Registration Request

If you decide that you need to cancel either your NAPLEXor MPJE registration, select the Cancel Registration Request

link. From there you may select the registration that you wishto cancel. For those candidates withdrawing from NAPLEX,$360 will be refunded, and for candidates withdrawing fromMPJE, the partial refund will be $125. No refunds will beissued if your request is received after your eligibility expiresor if you miss your scheduled testing appointment. Please notethat if you cancel your registration, you must wait ve businessdays before you may re-register for another NAPLEX. Anyregistration can be cancelled within two years of the initialregistration.

Change Primary Jurisdiction

To change your state or jurisdiction for the NAPLEXor MPJE, click the Change Primary Jurisdiction link for

the appropriate exam and select the appropriate change ofjurisdiction. There is a $50 administrative fee to changeyour state or jurisdiction. Once the primary jurisdictionis changed, your ATT with your previous jurisdiction andappointment (as applicable) is no longer valid and theregistration process starts over for the new jurisdiction

Requests for change of state or jurisdiction must bemade more than two business days before a scheduledexamination. A change of state or jurisdiction made withintwo business days of a scheduled examination appointmentwill result in NABP denying the request and in theforfeiture of the $50 administrative fee.

Resit

Select the Resit link if you need to re-apply for eitherexamination because you have missed your scheduledappointment to test. Choosing this option restarts theregistration process and all administrative fees apply.

If you need to re-apply for an exam but do not see theResit link, it is for one of two reasons:1. Your eligibility will expire in 10 business days or less.

Because NABP cannot guarantee that you will receivean ATT before your eligibility has expired, you are un-able to re-register.

2. You have already re-taken the examination after a no-show and did not pass. If you missed an appointment,re-applied, and subsequently failed the examination,you must register again.

Score Results

To view your score results, click on the Score Resultslink located under Exam Services in the left-hand

navigation.For those states that participate in NABPs online

score interface, NAPLEX and MPJE score results willbe available, in general, seven business days after thetest date. You will only have access to your NAPLEXscore through the state that you selected as your primary

jurisdiction, so if that state does not participate in theonline score reporting service, your NAPLEX scorewill not be made available to you online, even if theadditional states your score is reported to do allow suchscore reporting.

For questions about NABPs online posting of scores,contact Customer Service at 847/391-4406. States

participating in the NABP online score interface arelisted in the NAPLEX and MPJE sections of the NABPWeb site.

For states that do not participate in the onlineinterface, please contact that state board if you have aquestion about how scores will be reported to you.

Note: Only the individual state boards of pharmacyhave the authority to issue a license to practice

pharmacy. The posting by NABP of a passing score onan examination does not constitute a license to practice

pharmacy. Boards will not accept examination scoresposted online by NABP for purposes of score transfer orobtaining licensure.



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Testing AppointmentInformation

Testing AdministrationThe NAPLEX and MPJE are administered by Pearson

VUE at its Pearson Professional Centers (PPCs) in theUnited States and its territories.

Participating JurisdictionsYou must contact the board of pharmacy to conrm

whether a specic jurisdiction requires the or MPJE.

Eligibility RequirementsTo take the NAPLEX and/or MPJE, candidates must

meet the eligibility requirements of the board ofpharmacy from which they are seeking licensure. The

board will determine your eligibility to take the examinationsin accordance with the jurisdictions requirements. Ifthe board determines that you are eligible to take theexaminations, it will notify NABP of your eligibility. Note:If a board of pharmacy has not made a candidate eligible totest within two years of the date that the candidate initiallyregistered with NABP, then the candidates record will beclosed and all fees will be forfeited.

If you have questions concerning eligibility

requirements, contact the board of pharmacy in the

jurisdiction from which you are seeking licensure. (See

the Board of Pharmacy Contacts section on page 27.)

Authorization to TestOnce the board of pharmacy determines you are eligible

to take the examination and noties NABP, an ATT letterwill be issued to you via e-mail or US post by PearsonVUE. The ATT letter includes the dates during which youwill be able to take the examination, instructions on howto schedule your testing appointment, and other importantinformation.

You must have received your ATT letter before youschedule an appointment to take the examination. If youmisplace your ATT letter, contact Pearson VUE customer

service at 1-888/709-2679. Be sure to check your spam orjunk e-mail folder before you call.Pearson VUE customer service is open Monday through

Friday from 7 am to 7 pm Central Standard Time. ATTsand ATT numbers will not be given via phone or fax.

Scheduling Your Examination AppointmentOnce you receive your ATT letter, you may schedule an

appointment to test at any time during the eligibility period,depending upon availability at the PPC. Appointments aremade on a rst-come, rst-served basis. Your ATT letter

will indicate the time frame within which you may scheduleyour appointment. However, your board of pharmacy mayhave more stringent deadlines for completing all of yourrequirements for licensure. Make sure you schedule yourexamination in accordance with your state boards requireddeadlines.

You should schedule your appointment as soon as

you receive your ATT letter. Even if you do not want totest immediately, it is better to schedule early. Waiting toschedule your testing appointment may signicantly limitthe dates your preferred test center has available to seatyou. Also, if you wait to schedule your appointment untilthe end of your eligibility period, an appointment may not

be available prior to the eligibility end date. If this occurs,no extensions of eligibility will be granted. You may berequired to submit a new registration form and fees.

You must adhere to the following procedures whenscheduling your appointment.

1. You cannot make a testing appointment until youreceive your ATT letter. You may schedule yourexamination at a PPC through the Pearson VUE Website (www.pearsonvue.com/nabp) or by calling PearsonVUE customer service at 1-888/709-2679. Candidateswith approved ADA testing accommodations may

schedule testing appointments through Pearson VUEscustomer service number once they are contacted by

NABP to do so. If you are a candidate who has beenapproved to test with ADA testing accommodations,

please let the customer service agent know youhave been approved when you call to schedule yourappointment.

2. To schedule your examination online, visitwww.pearsonvue.com/nabp. Follow the instructions toset up a Web account and select your preferred testinglocation, date, and time.

3. If you choose to call Pearson VUEs customer servicedepartment to schedule an appointment, you will be

asked to verify your identity, including vericationof your last and rst name as well as demographicinformation, and conrm which NABP examinationyou have been authorized to take.

4. The Pearson VUE customer service agent will searchby location closest to the address you provided onyour application to your board of pharmacy, or, if youhave a preferred site, the agent can search that site forappointment availability. To review the locations of thePPCs, please visit www.pearsonvue.com/nabp.


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5. Once your appointment has been scheduled, you willreceive a conrmation letter or e-mail that provides thedetails of your examination appointment, directions toyour selected test center, and instructions and policieson rescheduling and canceling your examination

appointment.

Scheduling for ADA Testing AccommodationsCandidates approved for ADA testing accommodations

by their board of pharmacy may not schedule examinationsdirectly with Pearson VUE until they are contacted by

NABP to do so.

Changing Your Examination AppointmentYou may cancel or reschedule your examination appoint-

ment via your Pearson VUE Web account at www.pearsonvue.com/nabp or by calling Pearson VUE customer service at1-888/709-2679.

Candidates approved for ADA testing accommodations

must work with NABP directly to cancel or reschedule anexamination appointment.

Cancellations and rescheduled appointments must bemade at least two business days prior to your scheduled ap-

pointment. For example, if you are scheduled to test at 9 amMonday, you must call by 9 am on the previous Thursday tocancel or reschedule. Your appointment is not canceled orrescheduled until you receive a conrmation from Pearson

VUE. You will need to submit the appropriate fees toPearson VUE, either online or via their customer service

department, to reschedule your appointment. There are

NO exceptions to this policy.

If you fail to arrive for your appointment or cancel with-

out giving the required notice, you will forfeit your testingfee. There are NO exceptions to this policy. You will needto submit the appropriate resitting fees to NABP in order toreceive a new ATT and schedule a new appointment.

The fees for rescheduling or missing an appointment areas follows:

NAPLEX $50 per res ched ul ed ap po intme nt toPearson VUE$140 per missed appointment to NABP

MPJE $50 per rescheduled appointment toPearson VUE$90 per missed appointment to NABP

Fees payable to NABP may be submitted online via creditcard by logging in to the online application. Once your feehas been received, you will receive a new ATT.

Testing CentersThe NAPLEX and MPJE are available through Pearson

VUEs PPCs, which are located in all 50 of the UnitedStates, its territories, and the District of Columbia.

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NAPLEX/MPJEAdministration

the test administrators permission in accordance withNABP policies and procedures. Candidates may notleave the testing center for any reason during theirscheduled examination appointment. If you leave thetesting room without permission or the testing centerfor any reason prior to completing your examination,you will forfeit your appointment to test and you will berequired to reapply for the examination. There will beno refund of your testing fee.

5. The administrator will provide you with erasable noteboards and a pen, which may be replaced as neededduring testing. You may not remove the note boards or

pens from the testing room at any time. You will not beallowed to take your own scratch paper or pencil into thetesting room. NAPLEX ONLY: An on-screen calculatorcan be activated during the examination for your use.

6. Raise your hand to notify the administrator if you: think you have problems with your computer;

need to replace the erasable note board or pen; need to take a break; or

need the administrator for any other reason.7. Examination times are as follows:

NAPLEX four hours and 15 minutes with an

optional 10-minute break after approximately twohours of testing time.

MPJE two hours, with no break. Any voluntary breaks other than the optional break

allowed in the NAPLEX will be subtracted from your

testing time. Your palm vein pattern must be scannedto re-enter the testing room. Remember, the format ofthe examinations requires that ALL test questions beanswered in the order in which they are presented. Youwill NOT be allowed to skip a question or return to a

previous question to review your answer. Once you haveconrmed an answer choice and have moved on to thenext question, you CANNOT return to the previous

question to change your answer.8. When you have completed your time on the examination

and/or the end-of-examination survey, the testadministrator will collect your note board and pen andwalk you through the check-out process.

Identication RequirementsThe ID requirements for admission to the testing center

consist of a primary form of ID that contains both yoursignature and a recent photograph of you, and a secondaryform of ID that contains your signature.

On the Day of the ExaminationReview the following information before your

examination administration.

1. Plan to arrive at the test center at least 30 minutesbefore your scheduled testing time to allow forcheck-in procedures. Most candidates will begin theirtesting session within 30 minutes after their scheduledappointment time. If circumstances arise causing youto wait more than 30 minutes after your scheduledappointment time, you will be given the choice of

continuing to wait or rescheduling your appointmentwithout an additional charge.If you arrive at the test center 30 minutes after yourscheduled appointment, and are refused admission to sitfor the examination, you will be required to forfeit yourappointment. If you forfeit your appointment, therewill be no refund of your testing fee.

2. When you arrive at the test center, you will be requiredto present two forms of identication (ID). You must

present a picture ID that includes your signature anda second form of ID. (More information is includedin the Identication Requirements on page 8.) Yourtest administrator will instruct you to put all personal

belongings in a locker and provide instructions on whereto keep your identication. Each time you enter andleave the testing room, your identity will be veried.

3. All candidates will be required to have a palm vein scanand digital photograph taken prior to being admittedto the testing room. Candidates will also be required to

provide his or her digital signature. For palm vein scans,a device will be used to digitally record the pattern of thecandidates palm veins. Candidate palm vein patterns aredigitally encrypted and securely transmitted to PearsonVUE. If you do not provide the required identifyinginformation, you will not be permitted to take theexamination. In the event that you are unable to providea digital signature or palm vein pattern, you must contact

NABP at least 30 days prior to your examination date.For more information about examination administration,including the check-in process and palm vein scans,

please contact Pearson VUE customer service at1-888/709-2679.

4. Once you have been admitted, the test centeradministrator will escort you to a workstation. You mustremain in your seat during the examination, exceptwhen authorized to leave by a test center administratorin accordance with NABP policies and procedures.Candidates may not leave the testing room without


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Name Matching Guidelines

The printed name on both your primary and secondaryforms of ID must match the name that appears on yourATT letter. The name on your ATT letter is the same nameyou entered when creating your NABP e-Prole. Some

exibility is allowed regarding the matching of middlenames and initials. It is acceptable for your ID to containyour full middle name and for your ATT letter to containonly your middle initial, as long as the middle initialmatches the rst letter of your middle name. Similarly,if your ATT contains your full middle name and your IDcontains only your middle initial, you will be admitted totest if the middle initial on your ID matches the rst letterof the middle name on your ATT. The chart below containsexamples of acceptable and unacceptable combinations.

ATT ID Acceptable?

John D. Smith John David Smith Yes

John David Smith John D. Smith Yes

John Smith John David Smith No

John D. Smith John Smith No

John David Smith John Smith No

If the name on both your primary and secondary IDsdo not match the name on your ATT, you must send theappropriate documentation to NABP at least ve businessdays prior to the date of the scheduled examination. If thename with which you have registered is different from

the name on your IDs, you will not be permitted to test.

Name updates cannot be completed at the test center.

Candidates whose name has changed since they haveregistered to test will be required to submit legal namechange documentation to the board of pharmacy and

NABP at least ve business days prior to the date of thescheduled examination (refer to the Name Changes sectionof bulletin for additional information).

Acceptable Forms of ID

All forms of identication must be issued by eitherthe US or Canada. You must present one of the followingacceptable IDs, which must be current (not expired)and contain a recent recognizable photograph and your

signature. The only exception is the government issuedmilitary IDs which contain a thumbprint and a signature.

US/Canadian passport

US/Canadian drivers license

US state/Canadian province ID

US military ID (If issued after 2005, shows a

thumbprint in lieu of a signature)

Canadian military ID

Acceptable forms of secondary ID, which must becurrent and contain the candidates signature, are:

US/Canadian passport

US/Canadian drivers license

US state/Canadian province ID

US military ID (If issued after 2004, shows a

thumbprint in lieu of a signature)

Canadian military ID

US passport card

Valid debit/credit cards

Unacceptable Forms of ID

Unacceptable ID documents include, but are not limitedto, the following:

ID with no photo

Foreign passports, drivers licenses, or ID cards

Expired US/Canadian passport

Expired US/Canadian drivers license

Draft classication card

Letter of identity from a notary Social Security card

Employee ID

Temporary forms of ID (unless state approved and

validated by NABP)

Green card

Temporary IDs and IDs Not Included on the Acceptable

List

All candidates using forms of temporary identication(including state-issued temporary drivers licensesor state-issued temporary ID cards) are instructed tocontact NABP at least ve business days prior to their

test administration to ensure this form of identication isvalidated by NABP. Additionally, candidates using anyother forms of identication EXCEPT the ones listedabove as unacceptable must contact NABP and present theidentication for validation at least ve business days priorto their test administration. You will NOT be admitted tothe examination without the proper ID, and you will NOThave an opportunity to reschedule your testing appointmentat the test center. There will be no refund of your testingfee. You will be required to pay an additional fee toschedule again.

Name Changes

If the name with which you have registered is differentfrom the name on your IDs, you must contact your board ofpharmacy and NABP to make a legal name change at leastve business days prior to your scheduled examination.The only acceptable forms of legal documentation aremarriage license, divorce decree, and/or court actionlegal name change documents. All documents must bein English, or accompanied by a certied translation.Photographs of original documents may be submitted.

If the name with which you have registered is differentfrom the name on your IDs, you will not be permitted totest. Name changes cannot be completed at the test center

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and documentation brought to the test center conrmingyour name change will no longer be accepted.

Test Center RestrictionsTo ensure that examination results for all candidates are

earned under comparable conditions and represent fair andaccurate measurement of a candidates individual skills,knowledge, and competence, it is necessary to maintain astandardized and secure testing environment. Therefore, allcandidates must adhere to the following regulations:

No reference, study, or other materials or devices

may be brought into the testing center.

Candidates will not be allowed to take anything

into the testing room at the PPC other than thoseitems given to them by the test center administrator

and their ID documents (eg, passport, driverslicense). Prohibited items will not be allowed

into the testing room. Prohibited items include,

but are not limited to, the following:pagers,calculators, cell phones, electronic digital devices

(eg, personal digital assistants, watches), recordingdevices, weapons, photographic devices, briefcases,

computers or computer bags, handbags/purses,book bags or backpacks, wallets, books, outerwear(coats, hats), food, beverages, facial tissue, and

contents of pockets. You will be required to leaveyour personal belongings outside the testing room.Prohibited items may not be accessed at any time

during your testing appointment. Secure storagewill be provided, but space is limited. Test centers

assume no responsibility for candidates personalbelongings.

Use of tobacco is not allowed in the testing room.

Friends or relatives who accompany you will notbe permitted to wait in the test center or test roomduring your admission or during your examination,

and are not permitted to contact you while you aretaking the examination.

Candidates cannot leave the test center during the

examination. If the candidate leaves the testingroom without permission or the testing center at

any time during an examination, administrationof the examination will be terminated and thecandidates examination score will be invalidated.

Security Measures

The NAPLEX and MPJE are the property of NABP andare condential examinations that are protected by tradesecret law, copyright law, and other applicable state andfederal laws and regulations. The NAPLEX and/or MPJEwill be made available to the examination candidate solelyfor the purpose of becoming eligible for licensure in theeld of pharmacy.

Examination candidates are expressly prohibited, at all

times, from disclosing, reproducing, transmitting, receivingor utilizing without authorization, or making availablethe NAPLEX or MPJE including, but not limited to,examination question format, questions, proles, answers,and scenarios, in whole or in part, in any form and by any

means, whether verbal, written, electronic, or mechanical,for any purpose.If NABP obtains information that a candidate, at any

time, disclosed, reproduced, transmitted, received orutilized without authorization, or made available any

portion of the NAPLEX or MPJE in any form to/fromindividuals, organizations, study groups, or the like, suchcandidate forfeits the right to have his or her examinationscored, NABP has the right to invalidate such candidatesexamination score, and NABP may initiate civil, criminal,and/or administrative proceedings against the candidatethat may result in civil penalties, criminal punishments,and/or disciplinary action including licensure revocation by

the candidates board(s) of pharmacy.Numerous security measures will be enforced during thetest administration to ensure the integrity of the programs.Be aware that you will be observed at all times whiletaking the examination. This observation may includedirect observation by test center staff, as well as video andaudio recording of your testing session.

Misconduct

Individuals who engage in any of the following conductduring their examination appointment session, which isdened from the time the candidate is checked into the testcenter, including scheduled and non-scheduled breaks, and

up to the point the candidate is dismissed from the center,may be subject to the suspension of the test administration,forfeit all testing fees, and not have their scores reported tothe board(s) of pharmacy.

Examples of misconduct include but are not limited to:

Attempt to take the examination for someone else

Access a cellphone or any other electronic

communications devices

Use of notes, books, reference material, or other aids

Attempt to aid an individual or receive aid to

complete the examination

Bring any materials, devices, or items to the testing

appointment that may compromise the security orvalidity of the administration

Fail to follow an administrators instructions or

create a disturbance of any kind

Remove or attempt to remove scratch paper, note

boards, writing materials, or copy examination

questions, answers, or any other content from thetest center

Tamper with the operation of the computer or

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the examination

Leave the testing room without permission or leave

the testing center for any reason.

Group Irregularities

Unlike cases of individual candidate misconduct,occasionally testing irregularities occur that affect a groupof test takers. Such problems include, without limitation,administrative errors, defective equipment or materials,improper access to test content and/or the unauthorizedgeneral availability of test content, as well as other disruptionsof test administrations (eg, natural disasters and otheremergencies). When group testing irregularities occur,Pearson VUE will conduct an investigation to provideinformation to NABP. Based on this information, NABP maydirect Pearson VUE either not to score the test or to cancelthe test score. If NABP deems it appropriate to do so, NABPwill arrange with Pearson VUE to give affected test takers the

opportunity to take the test again as soon as possible, withoutcharge. Affected test takers will be notied of the reasons forthe cancellation and their options for retaking the test. Theappeal process does not apply to group testing irregularities.

Notication to AuthoritiesNABP reserves right to share with pharmacy regulatory

or law enforcement authorities information concerning thecancellation or invalidation of a candidates NAPLEX and/or MPJE score.

What to Do in Case of Inclement WeatherIn the event of a testing center closing due to inclement

weather, Pearson VUE will attempt to contact the

candidate to reschedule the appointment; however, it isthe responsibility of the individual candidate to contactPearson VUE to determine if the test center is open and/orto reschedule his or her appointment.

If the PPC where the candidate is scheduled to test isopen and the candidate does not keep his or her scheduledappointment, the candidate forfeits all fees and no portionof the examination fee will be refunded.

If Your Computer Experiences Technical DifcultiesOn rare occasions, technical difculties occur at the

testing center. If you experience a computer technicaldifculty, notify the test center administrator immediately.

Every effort will be made to correct any difculties as


quickly as possible. Should the testing center experiencea loss of power, back-up systems are in place and everyreasonable effort will be made to retrieve testing data.Once power is restored, candidates will be able to continuetheir testing sessions from the point at which they were

interrupted.If technical issues cause you to wait more than 30

minutes after your scheduled appointment time, or a restartdelay lasts longer than 30 minutes, you will be giventhe choice of continuing to wait or rescheduling yourappointment without an additional fee.

If you choose not to reschedule, but rather testafter a delay, you will have no other options and yourtesting results will be considered valid. If you choose toreschedule your appointment or the technical issue cannot

be resolved, you will be allowed to test at a later date, at noadditional charge and without a required waiting period.

Retake PolicyEffective March 1, 2013, candidates will be limited to

ve attempts to pass the NAPLEX and MPJE. Candidates

who have attempted to pass the exams ve or more timesby March 1, 2013, will be permitted one more opportunityto pass the examinations upon approval from a board ofpharmacy. Candidates who have attempted to pass theexams fewer than ve times by March 1, 2013, will be

subject to the new ve-attempt limit. Failure to nish anexam is counted as an attempt.

MPJE candidates will have ve chances to pass the examper jurisdiction or state. For example, a candidate mayattempt to pass the MPJE in State A ve times and will also

have ve attempts for State B.

Some exceptions may apply, as NABP member boardsretain the authority to determine the number of attemptsper candidate in their jurisdiction. If you have anyquestions, please contact NABP Customer Service for moreinformation on the ve-attempt limit.

The waiting period between attempts remains the same.Candidates who fail or do not complete the NAPLEX mustwait 91 days before trying again. For the MPJE the waitingperiod is 30 days. Waiting periods also apply for bothexaminations after failed attempts or a missed appointment.

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NAPLEX/MPJEScore Results

Your NAPLEX Score ResultsThe NAPLEX is the means by which boards of

pharmacy assess the competence of candidates forlicensure. Any other use of individual NAPLEX scores isinappropriate and is not condoned by NABP.

NABP will forward your NAPLEX score to the board

of pharmacy from which you are seeking licensure,

as well as to any state that you have requested receive

your score by score transfer. For those states that

participate in NABPs online score interface, score

results will be available on the NABP Web site, in

general, seven business days after the test date, and you

may access your score by logging in to the NAPLEX/

MPJE application. You will only have access to your

NAPLEX score through the state that you selected

as your primary jurisdiction, so if that state does not

participate in the online score reporting service, your

scores will not be made available to you online, even

if your additional score reporting states do allow such

reporting.


participating in the NABP online score interface are listedin theNAPLEX section of the NABP Web site.

For states that do not participate in the online interface,please contact that state board if you have a question abouthow scores will be reported to you.

Note: Only the individual state boards of pharmacy havethe authority to issue a license to practice pharmacy. The

posting by NABP of a passing score on an examinationdoes not constitute a license to practice pharmacy. Boardswill not accept examination scores posted online by NABPfor purposes of score transfer or obtaining licensure.

By applying to take the NAPLEX, you authorize NABPto release your test scores to your designated board of

pharmacy.To receive a test score, you must have completed

at least 162 questions on the examination. Candidatescompleting less than 162 questions will NOT havetheir scores reported. Candidates who complete at least162 questions, but fewer than 185 questions, will havea penalty applied and their scores adjusted to reflectthe number of questions that remained unanswered.Therefore, it is in the candidates best interest to answerall questions presented.

The minimum acceptable passing score on theNAPLEX scale is 75. The passing score reported isNOT a percentage value. The score is calculated by

rst determining the candidates ability level on theNAPLEX and then comparing the candidates ability levelto the predetermined minimum acceptable ability levelestablished for the NAPLEX.

The passing standard has been established by a panelof pharmacy experts, and the ability level that denesthe passing standard is the same for all NAPLEXadministrations.

Ofcial score reports for candidates who receive afailing score on the NAPLEX will include a diagnosticreport, which indicates their relative performance in eachmajor competency area. Because of the secure nature ofthe NAPLEX, no further review of the test questions isallowed. Scores are submitted to the boards of pharmacyon a daily basis. Candidates will receive ofcial scorereports for the NAPLEX directly from their boards of

pharmacy.

Your MPJE Score ResultsThe MPJE is the means by which boards of pharmacy

assess pharmacist licensure candidates knowledge ofpharmacy jurisprudence. Any other use of individual MPJEscores is inappropriate and is not condoned by NABP.

NABP will forward your MPJE score to the board of

pharmacy from which you are seeking licensure. Forthose states that participate in NABPs online score

interface, score results will be available on the NABP

Web site, in general, seven business days after the test

date, and you may access your score by logging in to the

NAPLEX/MPJE application.


participating in the NABP online score interface are listedin the MPJE section of the NABP Web site.

For states that do not participate in the online interface,please contact that state board if you have a question abouthow scores will be reported to you.

Note: Only the individual state boards of pharmacy havethe authority to issue a license to practice pharmacy. The

posting by NABP of a passing score on an examinationdoes not constitute a license to practice pharmacy. Boardswill not accept examination scores posted online by NABPfor purposes of score transfer or obtaining licensure.

By applying to take the MPJE, you authorize NABP torelease your test scores to your board of pharmacy.

To receive a test score, you must have completedat least 80 questions on the examination. Candidatescompleting fewer than 80 questions will NOT have their
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scores reported. Candidates who complete at least 80questions, but fewer than 90 questions, will have a penaltyapplied and their scores adjusted to reect the number ofquestions that remained unanswered. Therefore, it is in thecandidates best interest to answer all questions presented.

The minimum acceptable passing score on the MPJEscale is 75. The passing score reported is NOT apercentage value. The score is calculated by rstdetermining the candidates ability level on the MPJEand then comparing the candidates ability level tothe predetermined minimum acceptable ability levelestablished for the MPJE.

The passing standard has been established by a panelof pharmacy experts, and the ability level that denes the

passing standard is the same for all MPJE administrations.Candidates will receive ofcial score reports for the

MPJE directly from their boards of pharmacy. Becauseof the secure nature of the MPJE, review of the test

questions is not allowed.Because the MPJE is unique to the state or jurisdictionin which you seek licensure, it is notpossible to transferyour MPJE score to another state.

NAPLEX and MPJE Score ReviewOn occasion, a candidate may believe that the score

reported is not accurate. Please note that prior to therelease of NAPLEX or MPJE scores to the boards of

pharmacy, all scores are carefully validated. You willbe able to have your NAPLEX or MPJE score veriedfor a fee of $100 for each examination. The fee must

be submitted in the form of a money order, bank draft,or a certied check payable to the National Association

of Boards of Pharmacy or NABP. The request must besubmitted in writing and the $100 fee must accompany the

letter. In your written request you must include your name,Social Security number, address, and phone number. Youwill be informed in writing of the score review within twoto four weeks.

NAPLEX and MPJE Score CancellationNABP reserves the right to determine, in its solediscretion and at any time, whether to cancel one or moreexamination scores. NABP may cancel an examinationscore regardless of whether there is evidence of acandidates personal involvement in irregular activities.

The bases for cancelLing individual or groupexamination scores may occur prior to, during, or afterexamination administration and include, but are notlimited to, the following: examination administrationerrors, equipment malfunction, candidate misconduct,noncompliance with policies, observed irregular behavior,discrepancy/falsication of an examinees identication,impersonating an examinee or allowing an unauthorized

person to take the exam, unusual answer patterns,unusual or large score variances among a candidatesexaminations, leaving a testing center facility, accessingexam materials prior to taking the exam, stealing exammaterials, communicating with other test-takers duringan examination administration, disclosing, publishing,reproducing, or transmitting an exam, in whole or in part,in any form or by any means, verbal or written, electronicor mechanical, for any purpose. NABPs right to determinewhether to cancel an examination score is not in anyway waived or modied because NABP processed anexamination registration form, authorized a candidate to sitfor an examination, scored an examination, or reported an

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NAPLEX

What is the NAPLEX?The NAPLEX is a 185-item computer-based

examination that uses adaptive test technology to delivera mixture of selected-response and constructed-responsetest questions. Of the 185 delivered questions, 150 areoperational and will be used to calculate your test score.The remaining 35 questions are pretest items and willnot count toward your NAPLEX score. Pretest questionsare included on all NAPLEX examinations and areadministered to evaluate their appropriateness for possible

inclusion in future examinations. The pretest questionsare dispersed throughout the examination and cannot beidentied by the candidate.

The majority of the questions on the NAPLEX areasked in a scenario-based format (ie, patient proles withaccompanying test questions). To properly analyze andanswer the questions presented, you must refer to theinformation provided in the patient prole. Interspersedamong these prole-based questions are stand-alonequestions, whose answers are drawn solely from theinformation provided in the question.

The NAPLEX Test DesignThe goal of the NAPLEX test design is to measure

a candidates knowledge and ability as accurately andefciently as possible. The examination is assembled asyou answer questions, using information gained during theexamination to inuence the composition of the remainderof the examination.

When you respond to computer-selected NAPLEXquestions, the adaptive technology will assess youranswers and use that information to select your next testquestion. The computer will then select an item suited toyour estimated ability level from the tests item pool. Yourability level will be estimated from a combination of yourresponses (right and wrong answers) and the attributes ofthe questions that you were assigned. Ability estimates

are used to produce scaled scores, which are subsequentlyreported to your intended board(s) of pharmacy. The

passing scaled score for NAPLEX is 75. The minimumscaled score you can earn is zero and the maximum is 150.

Note: YOU CANNOT CHANGE AN ANSWERONCE YOU HAVE CONFIRMED AN ANSWER

CHOICE OR GO BACK AND REVIEW A QUESTION

ONCE YOU HAVE MOVED ON TO THE NEXT

QUESTION.

You must answerALL questions in the order in whichthey are presented, and you may NOT skip a question.

NAPLEX Competency StatementsThe NAPLEX Competency Statements provide a

blueprint of the topics covered on the examination.They offer important information about the knowledge,

judgment, and skills you are expected to demonstrate asan entry-level pharmacist. A strong understanding of theCompetency Statements will aid in your preparation to takethe examination.

Area 1 Assess Pharmacotherapy to Assure Safe

and Effective Therapeutic Outcomes

(Approximately 56% of Test)1.1.0 Identify, interpret, and evaluate patient

information to determine the presence of adisease or medical condition, assess the need

for treatment and/or referral, and identifypatient-specic factors that affect health,pharmacotherapy, and/or disease management.1.1.1 Identify and assess patient information

including medication, laboratory, anddisease state histories.

1.1.2 Identify patient specic assessment anddiagnostic methods, instruments, andtechniques and interpret their results.

1.1.3 Identify and dene the etiology,terminology, signs, and symptomsassociated with diseases and medicalconditions and their causes and determineif medical referral is necessary.

1.1.4 Identify and evaluate patient genetic, andbiosocial factors, and concurrent drugtherapy, relevant to the maintenance ofwellness and the prevention or treatmentof a disease or medical condition.

1.2.0 Evaluate information about pharmacoeconomicfactors, dosing regimen, dosage forms, deliverysystems and routes of administration to identify

and select optimal pharmacotherapeutic agents,for patients1.2.1 Identify specic uses and indications for

drug products and recommend drugs ofchoice for specic diseases or medicalconditions.

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1.2.3 Evaluate drug therapy for the presenceof pharmacotherapeutic duplications andinteractions with other drugs, food, anddiagnostic tests.

1.2.4 Identify and evaluate potential

contraindications and provide informationabout warnings and precautions associatedwith a drug products active and inactiveingredients.

1.2.5 Identify physicochemical properties ofdrug substances that affect their solubility,

pharmacodynamic and pharmacokineticproperties, pharmacologic actions, andstability.

1.2.6 Evaluate and interpret pharmacodynamicand pharmacokinetic principles tocalculate and determine appropriate drugdosing regimens.

1.2.7 Identify appropriate routes ofadministration, dosage forms, andpharmaceutical characteristics of drugdosage forms and delivery systems,to assure bioavailability and enhancetherapeutic efcacy.

1.3.0 Evaluate and manage drug regimens bymonitoring and assessing the patient and/or patient information, collaborating withother health care professionals, and providing

patient education to enhance safe, effective, andeconomic patient outcomes.1.3.1 Identify pharmacotherapeutic outcomes

and endpoints.1.3.2 Evaluate patient signs and symptoms,

and the ndings of monitoring testsand procedures to determine the safetyand effectiveness of pharmacotherapy.Recommend needed followup evaluationsor tests when appropriate.

1.3.3 Identify, describe, and provideinformation regarding the mechanismof adverse reactions, allergies, sideeffects, iatrogenic, and drug-inducedillness, including their management and

prevention.1.3.4 Identify, prevent, and address methods

to remedy medication non-adherence,misuse, or abuse.

1.3.5 Evaluate current drug regimens andrecommend pharmacotherapeuticalternatives or modications.

Area 2 Assess Safe and Accurate Preparation and

Dispensing of Medications (Approximately

33% of Test)

2.1.0 Demonstrate the ability to perform calculationsrequired to compound, dispense, and administermedication.

2.1.1 Calculate the quantity of medication tobe compounded or dispensed; reduceand enlarge formulation quantities andcalculate the quantity or ingredientsneeded to compound the proper amount of

the preparation.2.1.2 Calculate nutritional needs and the caloriccontent of nutrient sources.

2.1.3 Calculate the rate of drug administration.2.1.4 Calculate or convert drug concentrations,

ratio strengths, and/or extent of ionization.2.2.0 Demonstrate the ability to select and dispense

medications in a manner that promotes safe andeffective use.2.2.1 Identify drug products by their generic,

brand, and/or common names.2.2.2 Identify whether a particular drug dosage

strength or dosage form is commerciallyavailable and whether it is available on anonprescription basis.

2.2.3 Identify commercially available drugproducts by their characteristic physicalattributes.

2.2.4 Assess pharmacokinetic parametersand quality assurance data to determineequivalence among manufactured drug

products, and identify products for whichdocumented evidence of inequivalenceexists.

2.2.5 Identify and provide informationregarding appropriate packaging, storage,handling, administration, and disposal ofmedications.

2.2.6 Identify and provide informationregarding the appropriate use ofequipment and apparatus required toadminister medications.

2.3.0 Demonstrate the knowledge to prepare andcompound extemporaneous preparations and

sterile products.2.3.1 Identify techniques, procedures, and

equipment related to drug preparation,compounding, and quality assurance.

2.3.2 Identify the important physicochemicalproperties of a preparations active and

inactive ingredients.2.3.3 Identify the mechanism of and evidence

for the incompatibility or degradation ofa product or preparation and methods forachieving its stability.

Area 3 Assess, Recommend, and Provide Health Care

Information that Promotes Public Health

(Approximately 11% of Test)

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3.1.1 Identify the typical content of specicsources of drug and health information for

both health care providers and consumers,and recommend appropriate resources toaddress questions or needs.

3.1.2 Evaluate the suitability, accuracy,and reliability of clinical andpharmacoeconomic data by analyzingexperimental design, statistical tests,interpreting results, and formulatingconclusions.

3.2.0 Recommend and provide information toeducate the public and healthcare professionalsregarding medical conditions, wellness, dietary

supplements, and medical devices.3.2.1 Recommend and provide health care

information regarding the preventionand treatment of diseases and medical

conditions, including emergency patientcare and vaccinations.

3.2.2 Recommend and provide health careinformation regarding nutrition, lifestyle,and other non-drug measures that promote

health or prevent the progression of adisease or medical condition.

3.2.3 Recommend and provide informationregarding the documented uses,adverse effects, and toxicities of dietarysupplements.

3.2.4 Recommend and provide informationregarding the selection, use, and care ofmedical/surgical appliances and devices,self-care products, and durable medicalequipment, as well as products andtechniques for self-monitoring of healthstatus and medical conditions.


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NAPLEX Sample ItemsThe following are examples of item types that examinees may encounter when taking the NAPLEX. These items are

presented as examples to familiarize examinees with their formats and are not intended to represent content areas on theNAPLEX. Every examinee is presented with the opportunity to take a tutorial at the testing center, prior to initiating theNAPLEX. The tutorial instructs examinees on how to respond to all of the types of items that could be presented on the

examination. NABP strongly encourages each examinee to take the tutorial in order to become familiar with how to submitresponses in the computer-based examination.

Multiple-choice Item Format

Which of the following vaccines is contraindicated in immunocompromised patients?

A. Pneumococcal polysaccharide

B. Varicella

C. Meningococcal conjugate

D. Subcutaneous inuenza

Multiple-response Item Format

What counseling information should a pharmacist provide to a patient taking oral tacrolimus?(Select ALL that apply.)

A. Avoid live virus vaccinations

B. Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice

C. If a dose is missed, double up on the next dose

D. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication

E. Medication levels need to be monitored

Constructed-response Item Format

Griseofulvin oral suspension contains 125 mg/5 mL. A physician prescribed 250 mg bid for 2 weeks for a patient. Howmany milliliters of griseofulvin should be dispensed in order to ll this prescription?

(Answer must be numeric; Round the nal answer to the nearest WHOLE number.)

Ordered-response Item Format

Rank the following topical corticosteroids from highest to lowest potency.(ALL options must be used.)Left-click the mouse to highlight, drag, and order the answer options.

Unordered Options Ordered Response

Fluocinonide 0.05%

Hydrocortisone acetate 1%

Halobetasol propionate 0.05%

Mometasone furoate 0.1%

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Hot Spot Item Format

Using the diagram below, identify where in the HIV life-cycle, maraviroc exerts its mechanism of action.(Select the TEXT response, and left-click the mouse. To change your answer, move the cursor, select alternate TEXTresponse and click.)

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Pre-NAPLEX

What is the Pre-NAPLEX?Preparing for the NAPLEX is much easier when

students use the Pre-NAPLEX. The only NAPLEXpractice examination written and developed by NABP, thePre-NAPLEX will familiarize students with the NAPLEXtesting experience.

Because the Pre-NAPLEX is similar to the actualNAPLEX in many ways, students who take the Pre-NAPLEX will have a chance to preview the NAPLEXexperience before examination day. In fact, the questions

on the Pre-NAPLEX are actual questions that havepreviously appeared on the NAPLEX.Students who complete the Pre-NAPLEX will not

only be able to practice for the NAPLEX, but will also begiven an estimated, scaled score based on their answersto the Pre-NAPLEX questions. Pre-NAPLEX scores areinterpreted in a similar fashion as the NAPLEX. Pleasenote that, like other practice examinations, studentsscores on the Pre-NAPLEX will be similar to what theycan expect to receive on the NAPLEX, but may not be theactual score attained, nor is it a guarantee of passing the

NAPLEX.For added convenience, the Pre-NAPLEX is Internet

based so it can be accessed at home, the library, school,or work. The Pre-NAPLEX consists of 50 questions; twoforms of the Pre-NAPLEX are available. Students can sitfor the Pre-NAPLEX at any time on any day. The cost foreach Pre-NAPLEX attempt is $50. There are no refundsonce the practice examination has been purchased.

Pre-NAPLEX Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pre-NAPLEX?

The Pre-NAPLEX is the only NAPLEX practiceexamination written and developed by NABP. It is meantto help familiarize students with the NAPLEX testingexperience. Students can sit for the Pre-NAPLEX at any

time on any day; however, once the practice test hasbeen started it must be completed in its entirety. Once acandidate registers and pays for the Pre-NAPLEX, theywill have seven days to launch the examination. After theseventh day a new test must be purchased. The cost foreach Pre-NAPLEX attempt is $50. There are no refundsonce the practice examination has been purchased.

Who should take the Pre-NAPLEX?

The Pre-NAPLEX is intended to benet pharmacy studentswho are preparing for the NAPLEX. However, anyone who is

interested may register and take the Pre-NAPLEX. There areno eligibility requirements to take the Pre-NAPLEX.

How can the Pre-NAPLEX help candidates prepare for

the NAPLEX?

The Pre-NAPLEX is similar to the actual NAPLEX inmany ways; thus, students who take the Pre-NAPLEX willhave the chance to preview the NAPLEX experience

before examination day.

Are the questions on the Pre-NAPLEX similar to actual

NAPLEX questions?The questions on the Pre-NAPLEX are actual

questions that have previously appeared on the NAPLEXexamination. Each of the two forms contains both stand-alone and prole items based on the same blueprint usedfor the NAPLEX.

The contents of the Pre-NAPLEX are confidentialand protected under applicable intellectual propertyrights, including copyright laws. All documents,examination questions, answers, and confidentialinformation received from this exam shall remainthe exclusive property of NABP. The disclosing,

publishing, reproducing, transmitting, receiving without

authorization, or making available the Pre-NAPLEXincluding, but not limited to, examination questionformat, questions, profiles, and scenarios, in whole orin part, in any form and by any means, whether verbal,written, electronic, or mechanical, for any purpose is

prohibited at all times.If NABP obtains information indicating an examination

candidate disclosed, published, reproduced, transmitted,received without authorization, or made available any

portion of the Pre-NAPLEX, as described above, in anyform to or from individuals, organizations, study groups,or the like, NABP may take actions against the candidateresulting in but not limited to disqualication from

the NAPLEX program, civil penalties and/or criminalproceedings.

How is the Pre-NAPLEX scored?

The Pre-NAPLEX is scored in a similar fashion as theNAPLEX. Students who complete the examination willbe given an estimated scaled score based on their answersto the Pre-NAPLEX questions. Candidates will have theability to print their score report for their personal records.Pre-NAPLEX scores will not be released to anyone otherthan the candidate.


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What should candidates do to prepare for the

Pre-NAPLEX?

Preparing for the Pre-NAPLEX should at the very leastinclude reviewing the NAPLEX Competency Statementsand the associated skills and knowledge base of an entry-

level pharmacist. The NAPLEX Competency Statementscan be accessed on page 14 of thisNAPLEX/MPJE

Registration Bulletin.

How does a candidates performance on thePre-NAPLEX relate to his or her performance on the

actual NAPLEX?

The Pre-NAPLEX score is intended to provide you withinformation on your performance in answering a subsetof test questions similar to those you will encounter onthe NAPLEX under pre-testing conditions. NABP doesnot claim that a strong performance on the Pre-NAPLEX

predicts passing the NAPLEX.

Do candidates get to review the questions?No. Since the Pre-NAPLEX is designed to perform likethe actual NAPLEX, reviewing a completed examinationand going back during the examination is not permitted.

Can candidates obtain a printed version of the

Pre-NAPLEX?

No. The Pre-NAPLEX was created to simulate takingthe NAPLEX, which is only administered via a computer.

Where can the Pre-NAPLEX be accessed?

The Pre-NAPLEX can be accessed by visitingwww.pre-naplex.com or go to www.nabp.net/programs andselect Pre-NAPLEX.

How much does the Pre-NAPLEX cost and how docandidates submit payment?

Each attempt at the Pre-NAPLEX is $50. Candidatesregister online, and may use any major credit card. Thereare no refunds once the practice examination has been

purchased.

Can a candidate take the Pre-NAPLEX more than once?

Yes, candidates may take the Pre-NAPLEX up to twotimes. When registering and paying for the Pre-NAPLEX,the computer randomly delivers one of the two uniqueforms. If a candidate chooses to take the Pre-NAPLEX a

second time, a different form will be administered.What are the minimum system requirements to take the

Pre-NAPLEX?

To take the Pre-NAPLEX, a computer runningeither Microsoft Windows or Mac OS operating systemsoftware is required and must meet the following systemrequirements:

Internet Explorer 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0, with text size set tomedium or smaller

Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and higher Apple Safari, latest version Google Chrome, latest version Reliable Internet access (high-speed connection

preferred for optimal performance)

Access to a printer for score reportsWho do I contact if I experience technical difculties?

Please contact NABP Customer Service at 847/391-4406 should you experience any computer problems whileregistering for or taking the Pre-NAPLEX. CustomerService is available Monday through Friday from 9 am to5 pm Central time. Candidate have seven days to takethe Pre-NAPLEX after registering and paying for theexamination.

How much time should candidates allocate to completethe Pre-NAPLEX?

When taking the Pre-NAPLEX, candidates are allotted70 minutes to complete the 50-question examination.This time limit is proportional to the time allowed on the

NAPLEX examination. Please allow an additional 15to 20 minutes to complete the registration process andthe exit survey. Once a candidate registers and pays forthe Pre-NAPLEX, they will have seven days to take theexamination.

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Computer-AdaptiveMPJE

What is the MPJE?The MPJE is a two-hour, 90-item computer-based

examination that uses adaptive technology to deliverselected-response test questions. Of the 90 deliveredquestions, 75 are operational and will be used to calculateyour score. The remaining 15 questions are pretest itemsand will not count toward your MPJE score.Pretestquestions are included on all MPJE examinations and areadministered to evaluate their appropriateness for possibleinclusion in future examinations. The pretest questionsare dispersed throughout the examination and cannot beidentied by the candidate.

In cooperation with participating state boards ofpharmacy, the MPJE is uniformly developed, administered,and scored under policies and procedures developed by

NABP. The content of the MPJE is approved by boardsof pharmacy, practitioners, and educators from aroundthe country through their service as MPJE ReviewCommittee members, item writers, and board of pharmacyrepresentatives.

All candidates are tested on their mastery of pharmacylaw as outlined in the MPJE Competency Statements.Each participating state board of pharmacy approves thosequestions that are specic to the federal and state laws ofthe jurisdictions in which candidates are seeking licensure.Candidates must take a separate examination for each

state or jurisdiction in which they are seeking licensure.

The MPJE Test DesignThe goal of the MPJE test design is to measure a

candidates knowledge and ability as accurately andefciently as possible. The examination is assembled asyou answer questions, using information gained during theexamination to inuence the composition of the remainderof the examination.

When you respond to computer-selected MPJEquestions, the adaptive technology will assess your

answers and use that information to select your next testquestion. The computer will then select an item suited toyour estimated ability level from the tests item pool. Yourability level will be estimated from a combination of yourresponses (right and wrong answers) and the attributes ofthe questions that you were assigned. Ability estimatesare used to produce scaled scores, which are subsequent

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