Are you an overseas pharmacy graduate aiming to practice in the United States? The path to becoming a registered pharmacist in the U.S. starts with passing the FPGEE (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination) — and we’re here to guide you at every step.
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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.
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Live sessions every week, Plus unlimited access to recorded classes. Revisit your previous classes anytime, during your course duration, to revise.
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.
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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.
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.
For FPGEE:
1. FPGEE Eligibility Requirements
Pharmacy Degree Requirements:
a. You must have earned a five-year pharmacy degree at the time of graduation. Degrees such as PharmD or a five-year BPharm are typically eligible.
b. Candidates with BPharm + Post Baccalaureate PharmD or MPharm in Pharmacy Practice and relevant clinical experience may be considered eligible on a case-by-case basis, subject to evaluation and approval by NABP.
c. Diploma holders and four-year BPharm graduates (after January 1, 2003) are not eligible.
FPGEE Exam Center Details:
a. The FPGEE is administered exclusively at Pearson VUE test centers located within the USA.
b. There are no FPGEE exam centers in India or any other country outside the U.S.
Number of Attempts: You can take the FPGEE up to 5 times.
Exam Frequency: The FPGEE is typically conducted only once per year, usually in April or September.
Complete FPGEE Process – Estimated Cost in INR
| Component | Amount (USD) | Approx. INR (₹) |
| TOEFL iBT Fee | $210 | ₹17,400 |
| ECE Evaluation Fee | $208 | ₹17,300 |
| FPGEC Application Fee | $550 | ₹45,650 |
| FPGEE Exam Fee | $750 | ₹62,250 |
| NAPLEX exam fee | $615 | ₹51,045 |
Note: approximate exchange rate of $1 = ₹83
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.
No, a 4-year BPharm alone is not eligible for the FPGEE; you need a 5-year pharmacy degree (PharmD).
Exams like NAPLEX aren’t meant to be prepared by rote learning. The paper is set keeping in mind the clinical systems of the USA and how a pharmacist is practically performing in different scenarios. Academically offers online coaching to help you prepare effectively and pass on your first attempt.
Be consistent. Follow a structured approach to complete the course, practice with timed mock tests, and clarify doubts early. Apply for our comprehensive coaching with Academically and prepare effectively to succeed—pass on your first attempt with confidence!
You’ll need to pass the NAPLEX exam and complete eligibility requirements of the particular state you are applying to, before working as a licensed pharmacist.
Yes, USA is an English-speaking country. You need to prove your proficiency through a qualifying IELTS/TOEFL score.
The fees may vary slightly each year, but as of now:
(Conversion based on an approximate exchange rate of $1 = ₹83)
It takes at least a year to prepare for both FPGEE and NAPLEX together.
If you don’t pass the exam, you can attempt it again. There are 5 attempts for FPGEE and NAPLEX.
While official past papers aren’t shared, our course includes mock tests that closely mirror the real exam.
Yes, provided you pass the FPGEE early in the year and meet all eligibility requirements for the NAPLEX.
As of now, the FPGEE (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination) can only be taken at specific Pearson VUE test centers in the United States. The FPGEE is not offered internationally, including India. Candidates must travel to the U.S. to sit for the exam.
Just click on Apply Now, and you’re all set to begin. All the best from the Academically team.
A licensure exam for foreign pharmacy graduates to practice in the USA.
Through NABP’s FPGEC program: credential evaluation, document submission, then exam registration.
No, it is only conducted at selected test centers in the United States.
USD $750 (~₹62,000 INR), not including other associated costs (ECE, travel, TOEFL, etc.).
The FPGEE consists of 200 multiple-choice questions over 4.5 hours. It is scored on a scale of 0–150, and a minimum scaled score of 75 is required to pass.
Self-study + Online coaching through platforms like Academically Global, specializing in FPGEE coaching.
Up to 5 attempts, but you must re-apply for each.
TOEFL iBT → Internship hours (usually 1,500 hours) → NAPLEX & MPJE → State licensure.
Many students choose Academically Global, known for high success rates and expert faculty.
The NAPLEX is scored on a scaled score from 0 to 150. You need to have a minimum scaled score of 75 to pass the exam. This is not a percentage, but an adjusted score for the difficulty of the exam you are taking. The exam contains 225 questions (200 scored + 25 pretest questions), and you have to finish it within 6 hours.
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