Bring Your ID
Testing Day Security Check-In
Test Center Restrictions
Accept the Non-Disclosure Agreement
Complete the Examination
Misconduct
Unusual Testing Circumstances
Inclement Weather
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled testing appointment to give yourself plenty of time to check in and prepare. If you arrive more than 30 minutes after your scheduled examination time, you will forfeit your appointment. There are no refunds of testing fees for forfeited appointments.
Bring your FIC and the ID approved by the FPGEC to the test center (see below). You must present both to be admitted to the exam. The FPGEC also recommends that you bring a secondary ID that contains your name and a signature.
When your test administrator instructs you to put all personal belongings in a locker, they will tell you where to keep your ID. Each time you enter and leave the testing room, your identity will be verified.
You will not be admitted to the examination without your FIC and the proper ID, and you will not have an opportunity to reschedule your testing appointment at the test center. There will be no refund of your testing fee.
If the name on your FIC and your primary ID are not the same, you will not be admitted to take your scheduled FPGEE. If your name has been legally changed, you must inform the FPGEC in writing at least 30 days before the examination day. Name changes cannot be completed at the test center. See the Name Changes, Name Matching on Documents, and Other Guidelines section for more information.
In addition to your FIC, you must present one of the following acceptable primary IDs, which must be current (not expired) and contain a recent recognizable photograph and signature.
US or foreign-government issued passport (international passports with embedded (not visible) signatures are acceptable)
Other valid government-issued IDs, including:
US-issued or foreign government-issued driver’s license
US state ID card issued by a state’s Secretary of State office
The name on your ID must exactly match the name on your FIC. There are some exceptions, as shown on the table below:
If the name on your primary ID does not match the name on your FIC, in accordance with the table above, you will be turned away at the testing center and will not be able to test.
Unacceptable ID documents include, but are not limited to:
ID with no photo (unless you present a second ID with a photo)
Expired passports or driver’s licenses
Draft classification cards
State-issued firearm owner IDs
Letters of identity from a notary
Social Security cards
Employee IDs
Green Cards
International driver’s licenses
All temporary forms of ID must meet the ID Requirements listed above and must be the actual government-issued temporary ID. It may be paper or another form, but it may not be a copy. It must be current, valid, and contain a recognizable photograph with your signature. A secondary form of ID will still be required. Acceptable forms of temporary ID include:
US/jurisdictionally issued temporary driver’s license
US/jurisdictionally issued temporary ID cards
During the check-in process, Pearson VUE staff will take your photo. You will also need to provide a digital signature. If you do not provide this information, you will not be able to take the exam.
If you have questions or concerns about the check-in process, contact Pearson VUE customer service.
NABP recommends that you leave all unneeded personal items at home. Secure storage for personal items is not guaranteed and may be limited. You will be required to leave all personal belongings, including prohibited items (see below), outside the testing room.
In addition, all candidates are required to adhere to the following policies:
No reference, study, or other materials may be brought into the testing center.
Candidates will not be allowed to take anything into the testing room at the Pearson Professional Center other than those items given to them by the test center administrator and their ID.
Prohibited items will not be allowed into the testing room. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cellular phones of any kind
All electronic or digital devices, including activity wristbands, calculators, computers, e-readers, pagers, tablets, watches, and smart glasses
Beverages or food of any kind
Books
Briefcases, backpacks, computer bags, or any other carrying bag
Cameras and recording devices, including glasses or any other garment or device with a camera and/or microphone
Handbags, purses, or wallets
Miscellaneous contents of pockets such as loose change or car keys
Outerwear such as coats or hats
Weapons
Creating a disturbance of any kind and at any time is prohibited.
Tampering with the operation of the computer or attempting to use it for any function other than taking the examination is prohibited.
Comply with the testing administrator’s instructions.
Once you are checked in, do not leave the test center building during the examination appointment or scheduled/unscheduled breaks unless you have received permission from the testing administrator. Once you are checked in, do not access your cell phone or any other prohibited items until you complete the exam and leave the test center. You are prohibited from accessing your cell phone or any other prohibited items during scheduled or unscheduled breaks.
You may not smoke or vape in the testing room or testing center.
Friends or relatives will not be permitted to wait in the test center or testing room during your admission process or during your examination.
Remain Seated at Your Workstation
You will be escorted to your workstation after being checked in. Remain in your seat during the exam, except when authorized to leave by a test center administrator in accordance with NABP policies and procedures.
Remember:
You may not leave the testing room without the test administrator’s permission.
You may not leave the test center building for any reason during your entire scheduled examination appointment.
Do not access your cell/mobile phone anytime while at the testing center, including during breaks.
Your exam score may be invalidated, you may forfeit your appointment to test and the related exam fees, and you may be required to reapply for the examination if you fail to follow these procedures.
You will receive an erasable note board and pen to use during your examination. You may not remove the board or pen from the testing room at any time, and you will not be allowed to bring your own scratch paper or pencil/pen into the testing room.
An on-screen calculator can also be accessed during the exam. This calculator can be used in a scientific and 5-function mode. You may request a handheld calculator, but it will only be capable of 5-function mode. Personal calculators of any kind are prohibited.
If you need help for any reason during your appointment, raise your hand to notify a testing administrator. Examples include:
Computer malfunctions
Note board or pen replacements
Break requests
Before you begin the FPGEE, you will have 5 minutes to read and agree to the terms and conditions of the NABP Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for NABP examinations. You must select the “agree” box when the NDA is presented to be able to proceed to the mandatory tutorial. You will have 10 minutes to complete the mandatory tutorial. Upon completion of your exam, you will have an additional 15 minutes to take an optional survey.
If, after being presented with the NDA, you select the “disagree” box or fail to select either box within the allotted 5 minutes, you will not be able to proceed, and your exam session will be terminated, and you will not be permitted to take the FPGEE. All testing fees will be forfeited.
Before the test begins, you will have 10 minutes to complete a tutorial. You will then have a total of 4 hours and 30 minutes to complete the 200-question examination. This time begins when the first exam question appears on the screen.
When you have completed the exam, there is an optional end-of-examination survey, after which the test administrator will collect your note board and marker and walk you through the check-out process.
There are two 15-minute breaks. One break is provided after 90 minutes and the second break is provided after 180 minutes. These breaks do not count against your total testing time.
You may choose to take additional breaks, beyond the two 15-minute breaks. Additional breaks are optional. Raise your hand to inform the testing administrator if you choose to take an additional break. Time taken for additional breaks will count against your total testing time.
During all breaks, test center restrictions, security measures, and the prohibited actions described in the Misconduct section below continue to apply. All security measures will be required any time you reenter the testing room.
During breaks, you may access food, beverages, handbags, purses, wallets, money, medication, or specific items from the Pearson VUE Comfort Aid List. You may not access your phone, electronic devices, books, reference materials, or any other items at any time during the examination appointment or leave the testing center building, including during breaks.
No. The format of the exam requires that all questions be answered in the order they appear. You may not skip a question or return to a previous question.
Individuals are expressly prohibited from engaging in misconduct at any time in connection with any portion of the FPGEE, NAPLEX, MPJE, or components of the examinations, including, without limitation, exam questions, answer options, answers, question format, profiles, or scenarios (examinations and their components are, individually or collectively, “Exam Content”). Misconduct in connection with Exam Content or the above referenced exams includes, without limitation, the following acts:
Selling
Offering
Disclosing
Making available
Transmitting
Copying
Reproducing
Requesting
Purchasing
Acquiring
Receiving or utilizing Exam Content without prior, explicit, written NABP authorization
Memorizing Exam Content during the exam
Attempting, arranging, or having an individual take an examination for you
Attempting, arranging, or taking an examination for another individual
Taking the examination for any purpose other than determining the equivalency of your education, unless otherwise specifically approved by NABP in writing prior to the examination
Cheating, giving, or receiving aid while taking the FPGEE, TOEFL iBT, or any other examination required for FPGEC certification
Providing false information on any exam-related application, documentation, photos, or IDs required by the FPGEC Certification Program
Accessing or bringing prohibited items into the test center or testing room or otherwise failing to comply with the requirements or restrictions described in this Taking the FPGEE section of the Bulletin
Violating any examination or program policies of the FPGEC Certification Program or Bulletin
Misconduct in connection with Exam Content is prohibited at any time, including prior to applying, scheduling, or taking the examination, during an examination appointment,* or after the examination, as described in this Bulletin. Misconduct can involve any individual or entity including, without limitation, candidates, classmates, coworkers, family, study groups, prep courses, or social media. For example, if you email, text, post on social media, or share with an exam prep group FPGEE questions that were on your FPGEE exam, action may be taken against you.
Individuals or groups of individuals who engage in any misconduct described in this or any other exam bulletin may be subject to one or more of the actions listed in the Consequences of Misconduct section of this Bulletin.
*The examination appointment session begins when the candidate is checked into the test center, includes scheduled and non-scheduled breaks, and ends when the candidate is dismissed from the center.
If NABP obtains information that you have engaged in any misconduct, as defined in this Bulletin, and you are unable to satisfactorily demonstrate that you did not engage in exam misconduct, NABP, in its sole discretion, may take one or more actions, including, but not limited to:
Placing a hold on your ability to schedule an examination appointment
Placing a hold on your ability to apply for an examination
Suspending the test administration
Terminating the test administration
Retaining your testing fees without a refund
Barring you from taking the FPGEE
Withholding the reporting of an examination result or invalidating an examination result, as described in this Bulletin
Withholding FPGEC certification
Revoking FPGEC certification, following notice and an opportunity to respond
Closing your application file
Notifying one or more boards of pharmacy or international pharmacy licensing agencies, or state or federal law enforcement agencies of your misconduct or actions NABP takes as described in this Bulletin
Initiating or participating in civil, criminal, and/or administrative proceedings
Seeking or imposing fines or civil or criminal monetary penalties
Providing misconduct-related information to one or more board(s) of pharmacy or pharmacy licensing agencies for board or agency consideration in their disciplinary processes or actions (board or agency actions may include denial of licensure or licensure revocation)
In the rare event that a problem arises in the administration of an examination, one or more individuals taking the test may be affected. Unusual testing circumstances may include, without limitation: power failures, defective equipment, or other disruptions of the exam administrations such as natural disasters or other emergencies. When these unusual circumstances occur, Pearson VUE will conduct an investigation to provide information to NABP. Based on this information, NABP, at its sole discretion, may not score the test, may withhold the reporting of an exam result while NABP reviews the matter, or may cancel or invalidate the exam result. Affected test takers will be notified of the reason for the cancellation and their options for retaking the test. Testing candidates may not appeal any decision made due to unusual testing circumstances.
If circumstances require you to wait more than 30 minutes and you have already started the testing session, Pearson VUE will advise you of the options available to you.
If your testing center closes because of inclement weather, Pearson VUE will attempt to contact you to reschedule the appointment; however, it is your responsibility as a candidate to contact Pearson VUE to determine if the test center is open and/or to reschedule.
If the Pearson VUE testing center where you are scheduled to test is open and you do not keep your scheduled appointment, you will forfeit all fees. No portion of the examination fee will be refunded.
May 2025