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  Introduction to NAPLEX So, you've wrapped up pharmacy school and you're ready to leap into the world of professional practice. There's just one little (okay, big ) step left: the NAPLEX , or North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination . It’s basically the rite of passage for every aspiring pharmacist in the U.S. and a few other jurisdictions. Why does it matter so much? Simple: this exam is the gatekeeper. Pass it, and you're eligible for licensure. Miss the mark, and, well... you'll be back at the books. Who Should Take the NAPLEX? Eligibility Criteria To sit for the NAPLEX, you’ll need to: Graduate from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program. Get board approval from the state you're applying in. Obtain a National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) ID. Licensure Requirements Passing the NAPLEX alone won’t earn you your license. You’ll also need to pass the MPJE (law exam) in most states, and meet specific state internship hour requir...