NABP
The 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 the purpose of protecting the public health.
Examination Programs
 NAPLEX® |
 MPJE® |
The North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination™ (NAPLEX®) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination® (MPJE®) were developed by NABP for use by the boards of pharmacy as part of their assessment of candidates’ competence to practice pharmacy.
To sit for the NAPLEX and/or MPJE, candidates must first register with NABP and meet the eligibility requirements of the board of pharmacy from which they are seeking licensure. Once the board of pharmacy determines the candidate’s eligibility to take the examination and NABP is notified, an Authorization to Test (ATT) will be issued to the candidate by Pearson VUE. The ATT includes the dates during which candidates are eligible to take the examination as well as an authorization number. Candidates with questions concerning eligibility requirements should contact the board of pharmacy in the jurisdiction from which they are seeking licensure.
For more information on the NAPLEX and MPJE, visit the Examination Programs section of the NABP website at www.nabp.net.
Pre-NAPLEX
Preparing for the NAPLEX is much easier when you use the Pre-NAPLEX. The Pre-NAPLEX is the only NAPLEX practice examination written and developed by the NABP and it will familiarize you with the NAPLEX testing experience. Register today by selecting the following hyperlink: Pre-NAPLEX Registration.
Examination Registration
Before scheduling an NAPLEX or MPJE examination appointment, you must have already:
- Registered with NABP;
- Met the eligibility requirements of the board of pharmacy from which you are seeking licensure;
- Received an Authorization to Test (ATT) letter.
If you have questions concerning eligibility requirements, please contact the board of pharmacy in the jurisdiction from which you are seeking licensure. For additional information on NABP examinations call NABP Customer Service at 847-391-4406.
Scheduling
First-time test takers must create a Pearson VUE web account. Please note that account creation may require up to 24 hours. You will be notified by email when your account is activated. When creating your account and scheduling your test, you will need your NABP ID number from the ATT letter. The ATT includes the dates during which you are eligible to take the examination as well as the test authorization number and an expiration date.
After you schedule your test, Pearson VUE will send a confirmation letter listing your test date, your testing time, the address and phone number of the test center, and directions to the test center.