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Educational summaries · verified 2026-09-08

Short RPHprep summaries of public PEBC pathway and exam-date notices. Always confirm dates, fees, eligibility, and application requirements on the official PEBC website before you act.

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Current notices

  • February 2027 Pharmacist Qualifying Examination applications are open in the Candidate Portal, including payments. The deadline is November 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm Eastern Time.
  • The next Qualifying Examination sitting is November 2026 (MCQ November 2–6; OSCE November 7). The August 6, 2026 application deadline has passed.
  • October 15, 2026 is the final Pharmacist Evaluating Examination PEBC will offer; taking it is optional for enrolled candidates under PEBC’s published pathway guidance.
  • PEBC offers a 60-question Qualifying Part I sample practice exam through Prometric; it uses the same items as the public sample questions and does not return a score.
  • PEBC recommends reviewing the current Qualifying Examination blueprint, references, sample questions, sample stations, candidate information, mask guidance, and rules of conduct before exam day.

Educational use only. These are condensed factual summaries, not a substitute for official PEBC announcements.

Upcoming Qualifying Exam sessions

November 2026 Pharmacist Qualifying Examination

Exam dates
MCQ November 2–6; OSCE November 7
Application deadline
August 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm Eastern Time (closed)
Applications available
May 29, 2026

February 2027 Pharmacist Qualifying Examination

Exam dates
MCQ February 10–12, 16–20, and 22–25; OSCE February 21
Application deadline
November 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm Eastern Time
Applications available
August 28, 2026

May 2027 Pharmacist Qualifying Examination

Exam dates
MCQ May 12–14, 17–21, 25–29, and 31; OSCE May 30
Application deadline
February 18, 2027 at 12:00 pm Eastern Time
Applications available
To be confirmed

July 2027 Pharmacist Qualifying Examination — Part I (MCQ) only

Exam dates
MCQ July 12–16, 19–21, 22, and 23
Application deadline
May 13, 2027 at 12:00 pm Eastern Time
Applications available
To be confirmed

November 2027 Pharmacist Qualifying Examination

Exam dates
MCQ November 1–5, 7–10, and 12; OSCE November 6
Application deadline
August 5, 2027 at 12:00 pm Eastern Time
Applications available
To be confirmed
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