NAPLEX: What you need to know
The content of this article is a summary of information presented in the NAPB: NAPLEX/MPJE Registration Bulletin. Accessed on 3/24/2024
In this blog article, we outline important information you should know about the NAPLEX before you sit for the exam.
The NAPLEX is made up of 225 questions. 200 NAPLEX questions are used to calculate your final Pass/Fail result. The remaining 25 NAPLEX questions are pretest questions that do not impact your final exam result.
You have 6 hours to complete the NAPLEX. If time runs out and you did not complete the entire exam, then all unanswered questions will be scored as incorrect. There is an additional 40 minutes added to allow breaks and other exam logistics such as agreeing to exam policy, answering a survey, etc.…
The majority of the questions are scenario-based. You are required to refer to the medical records data and/or patient profile data to get the details required to answer the questions correctly. You will get standalone questions as well.
Before you start the NAPLEX, you will be offered to take the NAPLEX tutorial. This will make you familiar with the exam interface. We recommend you take the tutorial. You get 2 optional 10-minute breaks.
It would be best if you answered all questions in the NAPLEX. Skipping questions is NOT allowed. Once you confirm your answer and move on to the next question, you will NOT be allowed to go back to the previous question.
It is best to answer ALL questions. Unanswered questions will be treated as INCORRECT.
Failed NAPLEX: There is a 45-day waiting period before you can retake the exam. Please consult with your board of pharmacy regarding waiting periods since time varies between states.
NAPLEX retake limit: You can take the NAPLEX up to 5 times after failed attempts (if permitted by the board of pharmacy). However, after failing 3 times, there is a 1-year waiting period which starts from the first attempt date. Note that you have a 3-Attempt limit per 12-Month period.
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