The NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) from NABP is required to become a licensed pharmacist in every U.S. state. Most states also require the MPJE law exam. Pharmacy technicians should see the PTCB exam instead.
Warm up with our free NAPLEX practice test.
Key takeaways
- 225 questions (200 scored) in 6 hours.
- A scaled score of 75 is needed to pass.
- About $520 in exam fees plus a $100 application fee.
- The 2025 first-time pass rate for ACPE-accredited graduates was about 85.7%.
USA NAPLEX Exam: Quick Facts
- Administered by
- NABP
- Questions
- 225 (200 scored)
- Time
- 6 hours
- Passing
- 75 (scaled)
- Fees
- $520 + $100 application
NAPLEX Exam Content
- Foundational knowledge for pharmacy practice
- Medication use process
- Person-centered assessment and treatment planning (the largest area)
- Compounding, dispensing and administration
- Patient and healthcare provider education
Questions include calculations, drug interactions, dosing and case-based scenarios.
More on NAPLEX Exam Content →How to Pass the NAPLEX
Build a 6–8 week plan around top drugs, the major disease-state guidelines (cardiology, diabetes, infectious disease, oncology) and daily pharmacy calculations. Take NABP’s Pre-NAPLEX for a realistic score estimate, and use our NAPLEX practice test for daily drills.
More on How to Pass the NAPLEX →Free practice test
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How many times can you take the NAPLEX?
NABP allows up to 5 attempts, with a 45-day wait between attempts. Some states set stricter limits.
Full answer →What is the NAPLEX pass rate?
About 85.7% for first-time graduates of accredited programs in 2025.
Full answer →Official sources
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