Why Become a Pharmacist in USA?
$137,480
Annual salary of Registered Pharmacists in USA
85,000
Visas for Skilled Workers in USA
14000+
Current openings for the role of Registered Pharmacist
About The Course
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Who Is The Course For?
Pharmacy graduates from outside the USA who want to qualify for American pharmacy licensure.
Students in their final year of doctor of pharmacy school are looking to start early.
PharmD graduates planning to move to or practice in the USA.
What's More That Comes
With Our Course?
1-On-1 Q&A Sessions
1-on-1 counselling and doubt-clearing sessions to help you through tricky topics
Live+Recorded Sessions
Live sessions every week, Plus unlimited access to recorded classes. Revisit your previous classes anytime, during your course duration, to revise.
Extended Course Access
Getting the course once will help you prepare for not one but multiple attempts. You get access to all the resources for more than a year, to ensure proper revision.
Community Building
Connect with experienced mentors, registered pharmacists, successful alumni, and peers with the help of our community support group. Get motivation and support to qualify for the exam.
Success Stories
If I hadn't gotten the right guidance and coaching as I got from Academically, it could have been still very difficult for me. I relied more on recorded lectures, the lectures were very informative to the point, concise and precise. Whenever I asked doubts it was cleared immediately. I have been very lucky to get coaching from Academically.
Deepak Kumar
Canada, KAPS Qualified July 2023
I just followed Academically blindly, the notes, mock exams, and everything. Academically has segregated the course well so that it becomes easy for you. I highly recommend the strategy by Academically to pass the exam.
Rajshekhar Reddy
KAPS Passed July 2023
My heartfelt thanks to Academically for making me pass the KAPS Exam. The lecturers are perfect and you will get guidance according to Australian terms. In my KAPS Exam, 90% questions were from the Academically’s mock test. I would definitely recommend Academically for those who want to migrate to Australia as a pharmacist.
Rajendra Airee
Intern Pharmacist at Chemist Warehouse, Melbourne, Australia
Whatever MCQs that Academically provided, covered more than 90% of the exam questions, that helped me a lot and basically made clearing the exam a lot easier.
Umashankar
DHA Pharmacist at VIVA Pharmacy, UAE
If you write the exam, you can pass the exam. With the right guidance and support of Academically, I got the opportunity to work as a pharmacist intern in Australia. I got the visa in just 1 month and I have also got a great contract for 3 years.
Ahmad
Intern Pharmacist, Rushworth Victoria, Australia
I am a recent MBBS graduate. It was through Academically’s platform and with the guidance of Academically’s counsellors that I came to know about the AMC exam. I found the course so fascinating, and as a result, I enrolled on Academically’s course, and with only four months of preparation, I was able to clear the AMC exam! Thanks to Academically, I achieved a triumph on my first attempt!
Dr. Ragasri Meghana Dasari
AMC-Qualified Academically Alumni
Since childhood, I had a dream of settling overseas, and when I came to know about the AMC exam for doctors, I found that Academically’s name was all over the internet. I got the best counselling and support from Academically’s experts, and within a few months, I was able to clear the AMC exam to realise my dream of overseas migration.
Dr. Sajana Varghese
AMC-Qualified Academically Alumni
On joining Academically’s APC Preparation Course, I found that the remote and recorded sessions were highly beneficial since the time difference was huge. The course helped me study from global experts but at my own pace and time. The support and motivation provided by the instructors played a major role in my success. I thank Academically for providing the necessary resources and structure that helped me navigate the APC exam successfully.
Howard Rice
APC Qualified Physiotherapist
I focused on Academically’s resources, such as live lectures and mock tests, and I am thankful to the faculty and Academically team for helping me ace the KAPS exam. I was able to revise and ace pharmaceutical calculations thanks to Academically’s mentors, sample papers, and AI-based mocks that helped me understand the concepts.
Zeeshan
KAPS Qualified Student
I highly recommend Academically as the perfect partner for all healthcare professionals trying to clear the KAPS or any other healthcare registration exam. The resources, the faculty, the guidance sessions, everything played a key role in my success. I thank Dr. Akram and complete Academically team for helping me clear this great pharmacy examination!
Arya
KAPS Qualified Student
I heard about Academically from a friend and I must say, I never imagined that I would be able to clear the Ministry of Health (Sharjah) exam in my very first attempt. But Academically helped me achieve this benchmark. The live and recorded lectures were a game-changer for my preparation and over 70% of the exam was based on the questions Academically offered in the mock tests!
Zainab
MOH Qualified Student
I am delighted to have chosen AMC due to Academically’s guidance, and clearing it was an important milestone in my career advancement journey. Academically’s team was trustworthy, supportive and guided and prepared me for the Australian Medical Council Examination, and I am extremely happy that I came across this amazing platform!
Dr. Sajana Varghese
AMC Qualified Student
The practice questions offered by Academically were everything I needed to prepare for the AMC exam and achieve success! My journey was pretty smooth, thanks to Academically that helped me eliminate procrastination and go for the exam. Besides exam preparation, Academically’s team helped me gain confidence, prepare for this journey and complete all steps easily.
Dr. Anushtha Chandra
AMC Qualified Student
Academically helped me clear the Australian Physiotherapy Council Assessment within 1-2 months of dedicated preparation. The whole Academically team offered me rock-solid support, helping me achieve this amazing milestone! The faculty was extremely supportive and from choosing the right exam to acing it, Academically helped me throughout the process.
Dr. Zomia Riaz
APC Assessment Qualified Student
About The Examination
Why Should You Take the FPGEE and NAPLEX Exam?
What is FPGEE Exam?
The FPGEE (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination) evaluates whether your pharmacy education from outside the U.S. meets the standards expected by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). The FPGEE (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination) is an entry exam for foreign pharmacy graduates, like PharmD holders, to practice as licensed pharmacists in the United States. Conducted by the NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy), the FPGEE tests your basic knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences and U.S. pharmacy practice. It's a golden chance for PharmD graduates to establish a successful global career. It’s a one-day test with multiple-choice questions that focus on pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, and health systems. Under guidance from reputable coaching platforms like Academically Global, you are free to aim for success in your first try.
What is the NAPLEX exam?
Once you pass the FPGEE, the next step is to complete your required internship hours. After that, you must take the NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination), which evaluates how well you apply your pharmaceutical knowledge in real clinical settings. It’s the last hurdle before full licensure and includes 225 questions in 4.5 hours that cover patient safety, treatment outcomes, and medication therapy management. It is scored on a scale of 0–150, and a minimum scaled score of 75 is required to pass.
Procedure For FPGEE and NAPLEX
Step 1: Receive FPGEC Certification
1. Apply for FPGEC Certification (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Certification)
Conducted by: NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy)
Documents Required:
a. Pharmacy degree transcripts
b. Proof of licensure in home country
c. Passport & ID
d. TOEFL iBT scores (minimum total 89, with specific section requirements)
2. Take the TOEFL iBT Exam
Must meet NABP minimum scores:
a. Reading: ≥ 21
b. Listening: ≥ 18
c. Speaking: ≥ 26
d. Writing: ≥ 24
Can be taken in India or any country (not limited to USA)
3. Sit for the FPGEE Exam
a. Conducted once a year (usually in spring or fall)
Can only be taken in the USA
b. Fee: $750 USD (≈ ₹62,250)
250 multiple choice questions; 5.5 hours
Note: Once you complete these steps, you will receive the FPGEC Certificate. This certificate makes you eligible to apply for internship hours and proceed to the next steps.
Step 2: Apply for Internship
a. Each state has its own rules and number of internship hours required.
b. Typically 1,500 hours of internship in a U.S. pharmacy under a license pharmacist in a retail, hospital, or clinical pharmacy in the U.S.
Step 3: Apply and Pass the NAPLEX Exam
a. National pharmacist licensing exam in the USA
b. 225 questions; 6 hours
c. Fee: $615 USD (≈ ₹51,000)
d. Tests clinical knowledge, calculations, drug therapy, and decision-making
Step 4: Apply and Pass the MPJE (Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam)
a. Exam on U.S. pharmacy laws and ethics
b. Not all states require it (some have their own law exams)
Obtain Pharmacist License in USA
a. After passing NAPLEX (+ MPJE if applicable), and completing internship hours, you are granted a license
b. You can now practice as a pharmacist in the U.S.
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