DHA PHARMACIST Study Guide 2026
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DHA PHARMACIST exam key facts
- The DHA Pharmacist exam (PHO5481) has 150 multiple-choice questions. Source
- The pass score for the DHA Pharmacist exam (PHO5481) is 60%. Source
- The DHA Pharmacist exam (PHO5481) costs USD 240, and DHA exam fees are non-refundable, including for rescheduling, cancellation or no-show. Source
- DHA allows a total of three attempts at its assessment with no time restriction between attempts, and failing the third attempt blocks reapplying for a DHA license for two years. Source
- After passing the DHA assessment, the Registration Certificate is valid for one year from the date of result. Source
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✍️ Sample DHA PHARMACIST Questions & Answers
1. What is the UAE's stance on dispensing prescription medications without a valid prescription (over-the-counter sale of prescription drugs)?
UAE regulations strictly prohibit dispensing prescription medicines without a valid prescription; pharmacists and pharmacy facilities face fines and license suspension for violations.
2. Which factor most significantly affects the volume of distribution (Vd) of a highly lipophilic drug?
Highly lipophilic drugs partition extensively into fatty tissues and peripheral compartments, resulting in a large volume of distribution far exceeding actual body water volume.
3. What is the maximum legal supply for a prescription-only medicine dispensed in a UAE pharmacy without a repeat prescription?
UAE dispensing standards generally limit prescription-only medicine supply to one month per dispensing event unless the prescriber specifies otherwise for chronic disease management.
4. What is the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation used for in pharmacy?
The Henderson-Hasselbalch equation relates pH, pKa, and the ratio of ionised to un-ionised drug, predicting drug absorption and distribution across biological membranes.
5. Which of the following best describes the Emax model in pharmacodynamics?
The Emax model describes a sigmoidal concentration-effect relationship where effect increases with concentration but plateaus at Emax when all receptors are occupied.
6. What is the DHA requirement for pharmacist verification of controlled substance prescriptions?
Controlled substance prescriptions require enhanced verification: confirming prescriber authorization to prescribe the specific schedule, patient identification verification, dose limit checking, abuse pattern monitoring, and detailed register documentation.
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Sources & references
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- dha.gov.ae — Retake policy, score release, score validity · verified Oct 2026
- services.dha.gov.ae — Test delivery, fees, exam format, passing score, eligibility · verified Oct 2026