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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''NAPLEX''' (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) is a standardized examination administered by the [[National Association of Boards of Pharmacy]] (NABP) for individuals seeking licensure as a pharmacist in the United States. The exam is designed to assess a candidate's knowledge of pharmacy practice and is one of the requirements for pharmacist licensure in the U.S.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
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The NAPLEX is a computer-based exam consisting of 185 multiple-choice questions. Of these, 150 are used to calculate the candidate's score, while the remaining 35 are pretest questions used for future exam development. The exam covers a wide range of topics related to pharmacy practice, including [[pharmacology]], [[pharmaceutics]], [[pharmacy law]], and [[patient care]].<br />
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== Content Areas ==<br />
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The NAPLEX is divided into three main content areas:<br />
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# '''Ensuring Safe and Effective Pharmacotherapy and Health Outcomes''' (67% of the exam): This section tests the candidate's ability to identify, assess, and manage medication-related problems, and to optimize patient health outcomes.<br />
# '''Safe and Accurate Preparation, Compounding, Dispensing, and Administration of Medications and Provision of Health Care Products''' (33% of the exam): This section tests the candidate's knowledge of drug products, dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and devices for administering medication.<br />
# '''Safe and Effective Operation and Management of Pharmacy Practice''' (This area is integrated throughout the exam): This section tests the candidate's understanding of the social, economic, administrative, and behavioral aspects of pharmacy practice.<br />
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== Scoring ==<br />
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The NAPLEX is scored on a scale of 0 to 150, with a passing score of 75. The score is based on the number of questions answered correctly, with no penalty for incorrect answers. The exam is designed to measure a candidate's competence to practice as an entry-level pharmacist.<br />
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== Preparation ==<br />
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Preparation for the NAPLEX involves a combination of academic study, practical experience, and review of exam-specific materials. Many candidates use study guides and practice exams to prepare for the test. The NABP also offers a Pre-NAPLEX practice exam to help candidates familiarize themselves with the format and content of the exam.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
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* [[Pharmacy]]<br />
* [[Pharmacology]]<br />
* [[Pharmacist]]<br />
* [[National Association of Boards of Pharmacy]]<br />
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