NAPLEX
Education & Academia abbreviation · Standardized Test
| Stands for | North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
NAPLEX stands for North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination, a standardized test abbreviation also used in medicine.
Licensing exam for pharmacists, developed by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), that tests the ability to apply pharmacotherapy knowledge safely. It is a computer-based exam of 225 questions taken over six hours, with a scaled passing score of 75.
Example: After graduation she studied six weeks for the NAPLEX and passed on her first attempt.
Usage notes
Most states also require the MPJE, a separate exam on federal and state pharmacy law. Graduates of non-US pharmacy schools must first earn certification through NABP's Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee. Many questions are case-based, presenting patient profiles with lab values and medication lists.
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