FPGEE Practice Test

To be eligible, you must have graduated from a recognized/accredited school of pharmacy outside the US and its jurisdictions. The minimum curriculum length required depends on your graduation date:

• Graduated before January 1, 2003: Must have completed a minimum 4-year pharmacy curriculum.
• Graduated on or after January 1, 2003: Must have completed a minimum 5-year pharmacy curriculum.

The FPGEE is a computer-based test consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions. The exam is divided into two 100-question sections, each with a 2.5-hour time limit. The test is administered in a single day with a scheduled break between the two sections.

To register, you must first apply through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) and have your foreign pharmacy credentials evaluated through the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification program. Once approved, you can schedule your exam through Pearson VUE.

The exam is divided into four major content areas, focusing on knowledge from biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical sciences:

• Clinical Sciences (35%): Patient care, disease state management, and evidence-based practice.
• Pharmaceutical Sciences (33%): Basic science, chemistry, drug action, and pharmaceutics.
• Social/Behavioral/Administrative Sciences (22%): Pharmacy practice, ethics, and law.
• Basic Biomedical Sciences (10%): Anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

Yes. You must successfully pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), and have the official scores submitted to NABP before you can receive your Authorization to Test (ATT) and schedule your FPGEE appointment.

Passing the FPGEE is just one step toward US pharmacy licensure. You'll also need to pass the NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination), the MPJE (Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination), complete internship hours as required by your state board, and obtain FPGEC Certification.

Preparation requires a structured and thorough approach. Key strategies include:

• Using the official NABP FPGEE® Blueprint as your guide.
• Studying core textbooks used in US pharmacy schools.
• Taking Prephow FPGEE practice questions to familiarize yourself with the question format and identify weak areas.
• Joining study groups or online forums for support and resources.

Bring your printed FPGEE Identification Card (FIC) from NABP and a valid primary photo ID (e.g., passport) that exactly matches your e-Profile name. No other items like calculators, notes, or phones are allowed everything is provided on-site. Arrive early to avoid forfeiture of fees.