NAPLEX requirements: who can take it
To take the NAPLEX you need a degree from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program (or FPGEC certification if you trained abroad), an NABP e-Profile, eligibility granted by your state board of pharmacy, and your official transcript sent to NABP. You have a maximum of 5 attempts unless a board decides otherwise.
Source: NABP’s NAPLEX/MPJE Candidate Application Bulletin, checked October 11, 2026.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Education | ACPE-accredited entry-level pharmacy degree; foreign graduates need FPGEC certification |
| Account | NABP e-Profile |
| Eligibility | Granted by your state board; valid for 1 year |
| Transcript | Official transcript sent to NABP before you can buy the exam |
| Attempts | Maximum 5, unless a board decides otherwise |
| Law exam | Most states also require the MPJE or their own law exam |
Common questions
Can post-baccalaureate graduates apply?
No. NABP says graduates of ACPE-accredited post-baccalaureate programs are not eligible to apply for the NAPLEX or MPJE through that route.
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