- 14 Weeks of Extensive, FPGEE and NAPLEX-Aligned Curriculum
- FPGEE and NAPLEX MCQ Bank with 1000+ Questions
- AI-Driven Mock Tests for FPGEE and NAPLEX Exam
- Live Interactive FPGEE and NAPLEX Classes and Recorded Sessions
- Customizable FPGEE and NAPLEX Study Modes
- Global Access via Flexible Online Platform
- Successful Pharmacy Alumni Interaction
- Individual Feedback Sessions with Pharmacy Experts
Why Become a Pharmacist in USA?
$137,480
Annual salary
85,000
Skilled Workers Visas
27,000
Job Openings for Registered Pharmacists
About The Course
Who Is The Course For?
Pharmacy graduates from outside the USA who want to qualify for American pharmacy licensure.
Pharmacists looking to restart their clinical career in the USA after a professional pause.
Practicing Pharmacists aiming to increase income and access international job markets through NAPLEX licensing.
First-Time or Repeat FPGEE and NAPLEX Test Takers
PharmD Graduates or Final-year Students planning to move to or practice in the USA or final year students looking to start early.
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
I still can't believe I have passed the exam of dental practice in Australia. Thanks to the AHPRA-registered faculty and program manager who was always there by my side. The live classes, recorded sessions, mock tests, and community suppor ton Discord helped me understand that ADC is not about memorising difficult concepts. It is about thinking like a general dentist, practicing in Australia. I had to pause my preparation due to personal reasons, but the support and flexibility helped me restart and stay focused. With consistent effort and the right strategy, I cleared the ADC Written Exam on my first attempt and moved one step closer to my dream of practising dentistry in Australia.
Dr. Marlyn Borgesi
ADC Qualified Student
Preparing for the DHA Exam while working at a dental clinic was challenging, but having the right structure made the journey possible. I managed my clinic hours along with recorded lectures, live sessions by DHA-qualified faculty, revision, and regular practice tests. The 1:1 mentorship and doubt-solving support helped me focus on the right topics instead of feeling overwhelmed. In the final days, I dedicated my time completely to revision and mock tests. Clearing the DHA Exam proved to me that with consistency, proper guidance, and a clear goal, it is possible to build an international dental career while managing your professional commitments.
Dr. Anushree
DHA Qualified Student
Preparing for OPRA while managing my family, children, and a business was not easy. There were days when finding time to study felt impossible, but I knew becoming a registered pharmacist in Australia was worth the effort. Academically gave me the structure, guidance, and confidence I needed. The live classes by OPRA and qualified faculty, notes, mock tests, and constant support from programme managers helped me stay focused. My final month of preparation was intense, but seeing the result made every sacrifice worth it. If you stay consistent and believe in yourself, OPRA is achievable.
Bushra
OPRA Qualified Student
After completing my pharmacy education, I started my career in QA and QC in India, earning around ₹16,000 per month despite long working hours. I wanted better growth, so I moved into retail pharmacy and spent four years building my skills, patient counselling experience, and confidence. I prepared for the DHA exam while working and successfully cleared it in November 2025. Today, I work as a licensed pharmacist near Burj Khalifa, Dubai. All thanks to Academically's coaching supported by DHA-qualified faculty, mock tests, support by programme managers and incredible community support on Discord.
Anisha
DHA Qualified Student
Moving to Australia and restarting my pharmacy career was challenging, but I knew I wanted to continue growing as a pharmacist. I started with a pharmacy assistant role, learning the Australian healthcare system step by step while preparing for the OPRA exam. Academically gave me the right guidance by AHPRA-registered faculty, structure, and confidence throughout my preparation journey. The recorded classes, revision materials, and AI based mock tests helped me stay consistent even while managing my studies and work. Clearing OPRA showed me that with the right approach and dedication, your global pharmacy dream is achievable.
Megha
OPRA Qualified Student
After working as a pharmacist in Oman for 16 years, returning to studies after such a long gap felt challenging. The OPRA Exam was a completely new experience for me, but Academically gave me the right guidance, resources, and confidence to prepare effectively. The lectures by OPRA qualified faculty, PDF notes, AI-based mock tests, and Grand Tests helped me understand what to focus on. In the final month, I studied consistently for 6–7 hours daily while managing my responsibilities. Clearing OPRA proved that age or years away from academics do not matter when you have the right mindset and preparation strategy. If I can do it, anyone can.
Nijeesh
OPRA Qualified Student
I completed my B.Pharm from RIMT University, Punjab, and gained experience in hospital and retail pharmacy roles in India. To pursue my international career goals, I prepared for the NPQE/Qatar Prometric Exam. With Academically’s live classes, recordings, study material, and mock tests, I cleared the exam on my first attempt. Stay consistent—success comes with focused preparation.
Zeeshan
NPQE/Qatar Prometric Qualified Student
After completing my MBBS, DCH, and DNB, I believed my career would remain purely clinical. Although I loved patient care, long working hours and limited work-life balance made me seek better growth and stability. Academically’s Executive Programme in Clinical Drug Development introduced me to non-clinical opportunities. With expert-led sessions and interview preparation, I cleared my first non-clinical interview and received multiple offers.
Dr. Lakshmi
Drug Safety Physicians - Tata Consultancy Services, 32 LPA
After completing my MBBS from a government medical college, I worked as a physician and believed clinical practice was my only career path. However, long hours, family responsibilities, and limited growth made me explore new options. Through Academically’s Executive Programme in Clinical Drug Development, I discovered non-clinical opportunities. With structured learning, LinkedIn guidance, and interview preparation, I transitioned successfully and secured a role at Accenture with ₹21 LPA.
Dr. Shruti Wagh
Pharmacovigilance Services Specialist - Accenture, 21 LPA
After completing my BDS, I was excited to begin my career, but the reality of low-paying dental jobs made me rethink my path. I discovered Academically on Instagram and joined the Executive Programme in Clinical Drug Development. The course improved my industry knowledge, communication, and interview skills. Within two weeks, I received multiple interview calls and secured job offers, including one worth ₹6.5 LPA.
Dr. Oshi Goswami
Pristyn Research - 6.5 LPA Offer
After completing my MBBS from Shihezi University, China, I spent eight years learning Mandarin and adapting to a new environment. I ranked third in my batch and earned a Certificate of Merit. After facing challenges with FMGE and AMC, I discovered Academically and joined the Executive Programme in Medical Affairs. With mentorship, training, and communication support, I gained confidence and secured a role at Bajaj General Insurance with ₹13 LPA.
Dr. Saif
Assistant Manager of injury claims, Bajaj General, 13 LPA
After completing my MBBS and rural posting, I realised I wanted to explore research beyond clinical practice. Coming from a medical family, choosing a non-traditional path was not easy. Academically’s Executive Programme in Clinical Drug Development helped me learn clinical research, pharmacovigilance, ICSR, signal detection, and MedDRA coding. With strong interview preparation, I confidently transitioned into a non-clinical role at Accenture with ₹17 LPA.
Dr. Pragya Mishra
Clinical Drug Development Professional, Accenture, 17LPA
About The Examination
Why Should You Take the FPGEE and NAPLEX 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 is an entry exam for foreign pharmacy graduates, like PharmD holders, to practice as licensed pharmacists in the United States. Conducted by the NABP, the FPGEE tests your basic knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences and U.S. pharmacy practice.
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. The FPGEE includes 200 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.
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 is the last hurdle before full licensure and has 225 questions to be done in 6 hrs with a passing score of 75.
Procedure For FPGEE and NAPLEX
Procedure for FPGEE and NAPLEX Exam
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: ≥ 22
c. Speaking: ≥ 25
d. Writing: ≥ 22
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)
200 multiple choice questions; 4.5 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 licensed 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: $520 USD (≈ ₹47,700)
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 a Pharmacist License in the 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.
FPGEE Exam Center Details:
a. The FPGEE is administered exclusively at Pearson VUE test centers located within the USA only.
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 and NAPLEX up to 5 times.
Exam Frequency: The FPGEE is typically conducted only once per year.
H1B / O1 Visa Pathway for Pharmacists
Pharmacists who have cleared FPGEE/NAPLEX can pursue U.S. career opportunities through employer-sponsored visas.
The H1B visa is the most common route, where a U.S. employer (hospital, retail chain, or pharmacy group) sponsors you for a pharmacist role after you meet licensing requirements (including state licensure and internship hours).
The O1 visa is a specialized option for pharmacists with exceptional achievements, such as research, publications, or leadership in clinical practice, allowing faster entry without lottery constraints.
In both cases, securing a job offer is the key step, as visa sponsorship is tied directly to employment in the U.S. healthcare system.
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