PEBC Pharmacist Qualifying Examination — Part I (MCQ) — Information & Free Practice

About PEBC Pharmacist Qualifying Examination — Part I (MCQ)

PEBC Pharmacist Qualifying Examination — Part I (MCQ) · CA

Key exam facts

Provider

The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) sets and administers the examination; Prometric provides supervised computer-based test delivery, including test centres and eligible remote proctoring.

Format

Single-day, closed-book computer-based multiple-choice examination using Linear-on-the-Fly Testing (LOFT), with standalone and case-based questions; select the best answer. Part II OSCE is a separate assessment and is excluded.

Exam questions

Total questions: 200; Scored questions: 150; Unscored questions: 50; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.

Time limit

260 minutes of testing in one section. Total sitting is approximately 4 hours 30 minutes including the post-exam survey; no tutorial or interim section. Test-centre arrival is 30 minutes before the appointment.

Passing score

Criterion-referenced entry-to-practice performance standard. Each scored question is worth one mark; the required number correct varies with exam difficulty through equating. PEBC does not give a universal fixed passing percentage or raw cut score on its scoring page.

Exam fee

CAD 870 for Part I MCQ, explicitly labelled the 2027 examination fee. Re-scoring is CAD 100; applicable rescheduling/cancellation is CAD 60 plus HST paid directly to Prometric. PEBC may change fees.

Topics covered

• Providing Care: Clinical Care (50%)

  • Obtain relevant patient information
  • Assess the patient’s health status and unique needs, goals, and preferences, in partnership with the patient
  • Develop a plan for the patient’s care in collaboration with the patient and their circle of care
  • Implement a plan for the patient’s care in collaboration with the patient and their circle of care
  • Monitor the patient and collaborate with the patient and their circle of care to revise the plan for the patient’s care

• Providing Care: Distribution (20%)

  • Review and process prescriptions
  • Prepare products and preparations for dispensing
  • Verify the accuracy and quality of dispensed products and preparations
  • Release verified products and preparations
  • Manage pharmacy inventory to ensure safe and efficient distribution

• Knowledge and Expertise (11%)

  • Use professional judgment to make evidence-informed decisions in the best interests of the patient

• Communication and Collaboration (4%)

  • Use effective communication skills
  • Work in partnership with the patient
  • Collaborate with pharmacy colleagues, other health professionals and other involved parties
  • Document pharmacy care and services and maintain pharmacy records

• Leadership and Stewardship (3%)

  • Promote public and community health and wellness

• Professionalism (12%)

  • Adhere to relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
  • Apply ethical principles to practice
  • Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in the practice environment
  • Promote a culture of patient safety and continuous quality improvement

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

Official sources and references

• PEBC Pharmacist Qualifying Examination Blueprint

  p. 1, applicability and Part I MCQ column

• PEBC Frequently Asked Questions

  Pharmacists - LOFT FAQs, What is the format of the exam?

• PEBC Examination Scoring and Results

  Passing Score; Standard Setting for Part I (MCQ)

• PEBC Examination Dates and Fees

  Schedule of Fees - Pharmacists, Qualifying Examination - Part I (MCQ)

• PEBC Part I Examination Day Information

  Examination Centre Conditions

Confirm current exam arrangements with the exam provider.