Most states require that pharmacist licensure candidates pass the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination® (MPJE) in addition to passing the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® (NAPLEX®). The MPJE assesses your knowledge of the laws and regulations in the state where you intend to practice. Use this guide to learn how the exam is scored and develop a targeted MPJE study plan.
How Is the MPJE Scored?
The MPJE score results are published as “pass” or “fail.” You do not receive a numerical score. You must complete at least 107 of the 120 questions on the exam to receive your exam results. If you answer fewer than 107 questions, your exam result will not be reported. If you answer at least 107 questions but fewer than 120, you will incur a penalty for each unanswered question, affecting the final exam result. It is in your best interest to attempt all questions on the MPJE.
A panel of pharmacy experts is responsible for setting the MPJE passing standard. The ability level used to determine this standard is the same for all MPJE administrations.
You can obtain your MPJE results or an official exam report directly from your state’s Board of Pharmacy. Due to the secure nature of the MPJE, you are not permitted to review the test questions after completing your exam.
What Is the Average MPJE Score?
Average scores have not been available since January 2021. After 2021, scores were changed to "pass" or "fail." Annual national pass rates for the MPJE can be found on the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) website. The pass rates for students who graduated from programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education® (ACPE®) between 2019 and 2023 are listed below.
Graduates of ACPE-Accredited Programs
| MPJE Pass Rates for 2019 – 2023 Graduates of ACPE-Accredited Programs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | First-time Attempts | Pass Rate | All Attempts | Pass Rate |
| 2019 | 8,871 | 84% | 10,278 | 82% |
| 2020 | 9,227 | 83% | 10,965 | 81% |
| 2021 | 9,178 | 79% | 11,500 | 77% |
| 2022 | 8,612 | 76% | 10,977 | 74% |
| 2023 | 7,151 | 74% | 8,723 | 74% |
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MPJE Topics and Distribution
The MPJE Competency Statements provide an outline of the exam and are divided into 4 areas. The following table gives you an overview of these competency areas and the proportion of questions to expect in each area.
| Principal Topic Areas of the MPJE Competency Statements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Area | Topic | % of Test |
| Area 1 | Licensure/Personnel | 22% |
| Area 2 | Pharmacist Practice | 33% |
| Area 3 | Dispensing Requirements | 24% |
| Area 4 | Pharmacy Operations | 21% |
MPJE Score Results
If your state or jurisdiction participates in NABP’s online exam results interface, your MPJE result will be available in your NABP e-Profile within 7 business days after your exam appointment. For all other states and jurisdictions, check the state’s Board of Pharmacy website for score release details.
MPJE Rescore Process
If you believe your MPJE result is inaccurate, you can request a rescore within 60 days of your exam date for a non-refundable fee of $200. The NABP rarely changes exam results through a rescore process, which involves a thorough review using a parallel scoring method. The rescore ensures the exam was delivered properly without technological issues but does not reevaluate item content. After confirming the exam's integrity, the score is recalculated independently. You will receive an email within 4 weeks regarding the accuracy of the initial result.
Withheld or Invalidated Exam Results
NABP has the right to invalidate a test result at any time for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Unusual testing conditions
- Inappropriate behavior by one or more individuals
- Testing discrepancies
- One or more candidates' failure to comply with policies
- Observed unusual conduct by one or more candidates
- Identification of a discrepancy or falsification by an exam candidate
- Impersonating a candidate or allowing an unauthorized individual to take an exam
- Atypical response patterns
- Unusual or substantial variations in exam results among candidates
- Unusually poor exam performance
- Psychometric evaluation of a test
- Leaving an examination facility
- Having access to exam content before the exam
- Stealing exam material
- Interaction with other test-takers during an examination session
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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