Illinois MPJE Pharmacy Law and Practice

Overview

• The Illinois MPJE (Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination) is a professional exam required for pharmacists who want to practice in the state of Illinois.
• It's a competency-based exam that tests a candidate's knowledge of pharmacy law, ethics, and regulations specific to Illinois.

Exam Content

• Pharmacy Practice: 35-40% of the exam
  • Illinois pharmacy laws and rules
  • Pharmacy operations and management
  • Patient care and counseling
• Federal Requirements: 20-25% of the exam
  • DEA regulations
  • FDA regulations
  • HIPAA
• Ethics and Professionalism: 20-25% of the exam
  • Professional ethics
  • Code of ethics
  • Pharmacy ethics scenarios
• Illinois-Specific Topics: 15-20% of the exam
  • Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act
  • Illinois Controlled Substances Act
  • Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act

Exam Format

• 120 multiple-choice questions
• 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete the exam
• Exam is administered by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

Eligibility and Registration

• Candidates must be eligible to take the exam as determined by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Registration is done through the NABP website
• Exam fee: $250 (subject to change)

Scoring and Pass Rate

• The passing score is 75%
• Results are reported as pass or fail
• Candidates who fail the exam can retake it after 30 days

Study Tips

• Review Illinois pharmacy laws and regulations
• Familiarize yourself with federal requirements and ethics
• Practice with sample questions and online resources
• Develop a study plan and stay organized

Illinois MPJE Overview

• Required for pharmacists who want to practice in Illinois
• Competency-based exam that tests knowledge of pharmacy law, ethics, and regulations specific to Illinois

Exam Content

• Pharmacy Practice: 35-40% of the exam
  • Covers Illinois pharmacy laws and rules
  • Includes pharmacy operations and management
  • Covers patient care and counseling
• Federal Requirements: 20-25% of the exam
  • DEA regulations
  • FDA regulations
  • HIPAA
• Ethics and Professionalism: 20-25% of the exam
  • Professional ethics
  • Code of ethics
  • Pharmacy ethics scenarios
• Illinois-Specific Topics: 15-20% of the exam
  • Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act
  • Illinois Controlled Substances Act
  • Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act

Exam Format

• 120 multiple-choice questions
• 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete the exam
• Administered by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

Eligibility and Registration

• Candidates must be eligible as determined by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Register through the NABP website
• Exam fee: $250 (subject to change)

Scoring and Pass Rate

• Passing score: 75%
• Results reported as pass or fail
• Candidates who fail can retake the exam after 30 days

Study Tips

• Review Illinois pharmacy laws and regulations
• Familiarize yourself with federal requirements and ethics
• Practice with sample questions and online resources
• Develop a study plan and stay organized

This quiz assesses knowledge of Illinois pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations, as well as pharmacy operations and patient care. It's designed for pharmacists seeking licensure in Illinois.