Examination Format
Retakes
Mandatory Waiting Period
5-Attempt Maximum Limit
The Uniform MPJE™ (UMPJE™) is a uniform version of the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination that NABP has developed for boards of pharmacy to use as an additional option to assess pharmacy law competency. The UMPJE is designed to assess knowledge of concepts and general principles of state law that are universal across jurisdictions, alongside applicable federal law.
The UMPJE leverages areas where state laws overlap and focuses on pharmacy laws and regulations applicable across most states. Boards of pharmacy can choose whether to adopt the uniform exam option or continue using the current state-specific MPJE, based on their jurisdiction’s licensure requirements.
The UMPJE is planned for a Spring 2026 launch, with general administrations expected to begin in June 2026. For the most up-to-date details (including participating states and timing), visit the UMPJE page of the NABP website.
Many states and jurisdictions require licensure candidates to pass a jurisprudence examination, the vast majority of which use either the MPJE or UMPJE. If you are seeking licensure in one of these states, check with the board(s) of pharmacy to learn which law exam they require for initial licensure and/or license transfer in the state/jurisdiction before you purchase your exam(s).
NABP’s member boards have access to examination results to ensure that licensure applicants meet the minimum competency standards as determined by the states.
NABP only confirms that candidates meet requirements for eligibility. NABP does not make eligibility decisions. The final determination is made by the respective board of pharmacy in the jurisdiction(s) for which candidates are seeking licensure.
Information about how to apply for the UMPJE for the first time is available in Section 6: How to Apply.
The UMPJE is a 2.5-hour exam composed of 120 computer-based questions. The exam uses adaptive technology to deliver selected-response questions. Of the questions, 100 will be used to calculate your exam results. The remaining 20 are pretest questions distributed throughout the exam, administered so that they can be evaluated for possible inclusion in future examinations – you will not know which questions will affect your exam results.
You must answer all questions in the order in which they are presented, and you may not skip any questions. You cannot go back and change your answers once you have confirmed your answer choice and moved to the next question.
There are no scheduled breaks during the UMPJE. The total appointment time is 3 hours to allow time to read all pre-screens, post screens and agree to the NDA for NABP examinations. You may take unscheduled breaks, but the time used for unscheduled breaks will count against your total time allotted for the exam. A breakdown of your total appointment time is provided below.
See the Exam Results and Other Outcomes section for details on the UMPJE scoring process.
Review these resources to ensure you understand the topic areas covered in the exam.
UMPJE Content Outline.
Download the sample items to understand the formatting of exam questions.
Take the Pre-UMPJE®, the official practice exam.
To retake the UMPJE, you must begin the eligibility application process again, including paying the $350 fee. NABP will reconfirm eligibility. Candidates will not receive a new ATT to schedule an exam until the mandatory waiting period has ended, which is 30 days after the failed exam date.
If you fail the UMPJE, you must wait 30 days (starting from the date of the failed attempt) before you will be allowed to schedule the UMPJE again. Some jurisdictions require a longer waiting period. If you are testing for such a jurisdiction, the longer waiting period applies. This policy is mandatory, and there are no exceptions.
You have a maximum of 5 attempts to pass the UMPJE unless a board of pharmacy determines otherwise.
March 2026