The NAPLEX, explained
The North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination is run by NABP for state boards of pharmacy. It has 225 questions (200 scored) in 6 hours at Pearson VUE, follows a five-domain content outline since May 2025, and costs $620. First-time pass rates rose to 86.8% for 2025 graduates.
Format and fees from NABP’s bulletin; pass rates as reported from NABP. Checked October 11, 2026.
Everything on the NAPLEX
Requirements
Eligibility and attempts.
→Cost and fees
Every NABP fee.
→Format and scoring
Questions, time and scoring.
→Pass rates
2023 to 2025 graduates.
→Test dates
Booking within eligibility.
→Score release
Results and score transfers.
→How to register
Step by step.
→Exam day guide
Timing and pacing.
→The 2025 outline explained
The five domains.
→Changes tracker
Recent changes.
→Free resources
Official samples and guides.
→Common questions
How many times can I take the NAPLEX?
NABP allows a maximum of 5 attempts unless a board of pharmacy decides otherwise.
Official source & community discussion
NABP: NAPLEX (official) →
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