Pennsylvania MPJE Practice Test
Pennsylvania pharmacist candidates pass the NAPLEX and the Pennsylvania MPJE after completing 1,500 intern hours. Pennsylvania has not adopted the Uniform MPJE, and candidates who transfer a NAPLEX score from another state still take the PA MPJE.
120 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes on Pennsylvania and federal pharmacy law, with an explanation and citation for every answer.
Or try the free Pennsylvania law drillUnder Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy regulations, how long must original prescriptions, or readily retrievable images of them, be kept?
Pennsylvania pharmacy law exam
- Board
- Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy (Department of State)
- Law exam
- Pennsylvania MPJE; the board has not adopted the UMPJE
- Questions
- 120: 100 scored and 20 unscored pretest questions, answered in order
- Time
- 2 hours 30 minutes (3-hour appointment), no scheduled breaks
- Result
- Pass or fail from NABP; no scaled score
- NABP fees
- $100 eligibility application + $170 exam
- Internship
- 1,500 hours before authorization to test (49 Pa. Code §27.26)
- Retakes
- A second and third attempt within two years; after a third failure, board-approved preparation first (Pharmacy Act §3(b)). NABP adds a 30-day wait.
- Age
- At least 21 (Pharmacy Act §3(a)(1))
- Pennsylvania law questions draw on the Pharmacy Act (63 P.S. §390-1 et seq.), the board’s regulations in 49 Pa. Code Chapter 27, the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (35 P.S. §780-101 et seq.) and the ABC-MAP prescription drug monitoring act.
- Pennsylvania requires 3 hours of child abuse recognition and reporting training before licensure (49 Pa. Code §27.21).
Our Pennsylvania MPJE practice exam
120 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes: 50 on Pennsylvania statutes and board rules and 70 on federal law as it applies in Pennsylvania. You answer in order and cannot go back. We mark 75% correct as the practice target; NABP reports only pass or fail.
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120 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes on Pennsylvania and federal pharmacy law, with an explanation and citation for every answer.
Or try the free Pennsylvania law drillPractice Pennsylvania law, then federal law
The Pennsylvania law drill asks ten questions on Pennsylvania statutes and board rules, each explained with its citation. The federal drills cover the law every state shares. Each drill’s first attempt is free with a free account.
Common questions
Does Pennsylvania use the Uniform MPJE?
No. The Pennsylvania licensure guide requires the NAPLEX and the PA MPJE, and applicants who transfer a NAPLEX score still register for the PA MPJE.
How many intern hours does Pennsylvania require?
1,500 hours, with at most 50 hours credited per week (49 Pa. Code §27.26). The Department of State requires proof of them before authorizing the NAPLEX and PA MPJE.
What happens if you fail the Pennsylvania MPJE?
The Pharmacy Act gives a second and third attempt within two years; after a third failure you must complete additional preparation approved by the board before testing again. NABP also requires a 30-day wait between attempts.
120 questions in 2 hours 30 minutes on Pennsylvania and federal pharmacy law, with an explanation and citation for every answer.
Or try the free Pennsylvania law drillSources
- Pennsylvania Department of State, pharmacist licensure guide
- 49 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (State Board of Pharmacy)
- NABP Candidate Application Bulletin, Section 4: What Is the MPJE? (June 2026)
- NABP Candidate Application Bulletin, Section 16: Overview of Exam Fees (March 2026)
Checked November 8, 2026. Confirm application steps with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy (Department of State) before you schedule.
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