NAPLEX questions are multiple-choice questions. There are 250 questions on the test, though only 200 questions are used to calculate your final score. To pass the exam, you must achieve a score of 75 (out of a possible 150).
The more NAPLEX sample questions you try, the better your result on exam day!
Candidates are expected to have a rounded knowledge of pharmacology; both general pharmacology / principlesand clinical pharmacology - a thorough, broad knowledge of the essential science.
Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of OTC medicines, sterile and non-sterile compounding, as well as nutritional support, critical care and other key aspects of clinical pharmacy.
Licensed pharmacists must have a comprehensive understanding of pharmacy calculations. Knowing how to calculate what dose of what medicine in what formulation is a core part of the NAPLEX test.
Take a few minutes to review some of our NAPLEX sample questions. Here, we review the type of question you can expect as well as detailing our comprehensive answer explanations to help plug any gaps in your pharmacy knowledge.
The NAPLEX exam isn’t something you can cram. Nor is it an exam you can just ‘wing’. You need to plan your study. Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses and act upon those needs. Spend more time practicing NAPLEX questions in those weaker areas - turning those weaknesses into strengths. That’s why we’ve structured our online NAPLEX course by body system, by OTC/ clinical pharmacy, and by full-length practice tests. Our online course is unique in that it gives you the opportunity to practice exam-like questions alongside full-length practice tests - maximizing your result on exam day. We have helped thousands of pharmacy graduates pass their licensing exam.
You have 6 hours to complete the NAPLEX exam. It may seem like a long time, and that’s because it is. Most candidates complete the exam well in advance. Take advantages of the breaks to refresh cognition, memory and exam performance.
