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NAPLEX North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination MPJEMultistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination 2018 Candidate Application Bulletin1
NAPLEX /MPJE Candidate Application BulletinCopyright 2018National Association of Boards of Pharmacy1600 Feehanville DriveMount Prospect, IL 60056USA847/391-4406www.nabp.pharmacyCarmen A. Catizone, MS, RPh, DPhExecutive Director/SecretaryMission Statement of the National Association of Boards of PharmacyNABP is the independent, international, and impartial Association that assists its member boards andjurisdictions for the purpose of protecting the public health. 2018 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 NationalAssociation of Boards of 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 AmericanPharmacist Licensure Examination,” “NAPLEX,” and “Pre-NAPLEX” are registered trademarks of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.Violation of the copyright will 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. 2,473,149National Association of Boards of Pharmacy reg. no. 1,162,334NABP reg. no. 1,160,482NAPLEX reg. no. 2,085,979Pre-NAPLEX reg. no. 2,880,36404/20182
Table of ContentsEssential Information. 1Before the Examination. 1Examination Day. 1After the Examination. 2If You Miss the Examination Appointment. 2This Bulletin. 2NAPLEX/MPJE Application. 3Welcome to the NAPLEX and MPJE . 3Applying for the NAPLEX and MPJE – New, Two-Step Process . 3Application and Examination Fees. 4Creating a New e-Profile. 4Completing the Online Application and Purchasing Exams – Two-Step Process. 4Additional Options. 6Testing Accommodations. 8Scheduling With Testing Accommodations. 9Your Examination Appointment. 10Testing Centers. 10Jurisdictions Requiring MPJE. 10Eligibility Requirements. 10Authorization to Test. 11Scheduling Your Examination Appointment. 11NAPLEX/MPJE Administration. 13On the Day of the Examination.13Identification Requirements . 14Name Matching Guidelines. 14Acceptable Forms of Primary Identification. 15Acceptable Forms of Secondary Identification. 15Unacceptable Forms of Identification. 16Temporary IDs. 16Legal Name Changes. 16Certified Translation Requirements.17Test Center Restrictions.17Security Measures. 18Misconduct. 18Atypical Testing Circumstances . 20NAPLEX and MPJE Score Withholding or Invalidation. 20Inclement Weather . 21i
Table of Contents (cont.)NAPLEX. 22What Is the NAPLEX?. 22The NAPLEX Test Design . 22NAPLEX Competency Statements. 23NAPLEX Sample Questions. 24Pre-NAPLEX. 26Eligibility Requirements . 26Examination Questions and Scores. 26Preparation. 27Retaking the Pre-NAPLEX. 27Software and Computer Requirements. 27MPJE. 28What Is the MPJE? . 28The MPJE Test Design . 28MPJE Competency Statements . 29MPJE Sample Questions. 32NAPLEX/MPJE Score Results. 34NAPLEX Score Results . 34MPJE Score Results. 34NAPLEX and MPJE Online Score Review Process. 35Score Holds/Psychometric Review Process. 35Retake Policy. 35Waiting Periods. 36NAPLEX Score Transfer. 37NAPLEX Score Transfer Program .37Score Transfer Process .37NAPLEX Score Transfer Fee . 38Participating Score Transfer Jurisdictions . 38NAPLEX/MPJE Contacts. 39Contacts for Your Questions . 39Candidate Comments . 39Report Exam Misconduct or Irregularities . 39Appendices. 40Appendix A. 40Appendix B. 42ii
Essential InformationThe information below is provided to guide you through the key steps in applying for eligibility, purchasing,and taking the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX ) and the Multistate PharmacyJurisprudence Examination (MPJE ) as well as obtaining score reports. It answers the most frequently askedquestions about both examinations. Please read this information carefully and refer to the appropriate sectionsof this Bulletin for detailed information. If you have additional questions, refer to the “NAPLEX/MPJE Contacts”section on page 39.Before the Examination Read this Bulletin carefully. Know Your Licensure Requirements. For specific requirements, contact the board of pharmacy for thejurisdiction in which you are seeking licensure. Request ADA Testing Accommodations. If you require Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) testingaccommodations, contact your jurisdiction’s board of pharmacy as early as possible for information aboutthe necessary procedures. If you are selecting Colorado, Florida, Maine, Oregon, or Utah as your primaryjurisdiction, see instructions on page 8. Create an NABP e-Profile to Apply. Create an NABP e-Profile at www.nabp.pharmacy/programs and applyfor your examinations online. Make sure the name in your e-Profile matches the two IDs you will use to checkin to the exam center, including middle name or middle initial. See pages 14-16 for a detailed explanation andexamples. Request an e-Profile Name Change. If your name has changed since applying for the exam, you must submitthe relevant notarized form(s) and legal documentation to NABP at least five business days prior to yourexamination. Admission to the testing center requires two forms of ID. The printed name on your two formsof ID must match your Authorization to Test (ATT) letter. If you fail to meet this requirement, you may not beadmitted to the test center. See pages 15-17 for more information. For Colorado, Maine, Oregon, and Utah Only: At the request of boards of pharmacy in these states, NABPreviews required documentation to qualify individuals to sit for the NAPLEX/MPJE for candidates seekinglicensure in Colorado, Maine, Oregon, and/or Utah. See page 10 for more information. Check Application Status. Log in to your e-Profile to check your application status. See the glossary
NAPLEX: Active military members, reserves, and veterans will receive a 100% discount on the the fees. Fees for repeat attempts and resitting fees will not be reimbursed.
