The DHA Pharmacist Licensing Examination Dubai is a professional certification assessment in United Arab Emirates. Thorough preparation is essential to demonstrate your knowledge and competency in this field.
Our comprehensive collection of free DHA Pharmacist practice questions covers all exam domains and topics. Use these detailed study materials to build confidence and improve your test performance.
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| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions (Pharmacist (PHO5481)) | 150 multiple-choice questions[1] | Dubai Health Authority · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Passing score (Pharmacist (PHO5481)) | 60%[1] | Dubai Health Authority · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Exam fee (Pharmacist (PHO5481)) | USD 240 per attempt (non-refundable)[1] | Dubai Health Authority · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Retake policy | 3 attempts total; no waiting period; 2-year block after 3rd fail[2] | Dubai Health Authority · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Validity | Registration valid 1 year from result date[2] | Dubai Health Authority · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Delivery | Computer-based at Prometric test centers (8,000 centers, 160+ countries)[1] | Dubai Health Authority · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Eligibility (Pharmacist) | BSc in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy + 2 years' post-qualification experience[3] | Dubai Health Authority · Oct 24, 2026 |
| Score release | Pass/Fail in Sheryan within 2 working days[2] | Dubai Health Authority · Oct 24, 2026 |
Important: The DHA Pharmacist examination requires thorough understanding of all core subject areas. Review the official UAE exam guidelines and ensure you meet all eligibility requirements before scheduling your test date.
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According to Dubai Health Authority, “Duration: 3 Hrs. No. of Questions: 150 Code: PHO5481 Fee: USD240 Pass Score: 60%”[1]
Prepare for the DHA Pharmacist Exam - Dubai Health Authority exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: What is the pharmacist's role in preventing adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in Dubai?
Answer: B. Screen prescriptions for interactions, assess patient risk factors, adjust doses for renal/hepatic impairment, and monitor for early ADR signs
Explanation:
Option B is correct. Pharmacists prevent adverse drug reactions by screening prescriptions for interactions, assessing each patient's risk factors, adjusting doses for kidney or liver impairment, and watching for early signs of harm.
Option A is wrong because many reactions are preventable. Option C is wrong because reporting after the event is not prevention. Option D is wrong because prevention is shared, and the pharmacist is the last check before the patient receives the medicine.
Rule to remember: the pharmacist acts before harm occurs, and does not wait for it or leave it to someone else.
Question: What are the DHA requirements for pharmacist-patient counseling?
Answer: B. Mandatory counseling on medication use, side effects, interactions, storage, and adherence at every dispensing encounter
Explanation:
Option B is correct. Counseling is a required part of dispensing. It covers how to use the medicine, side effects, interactions, storage and adherence, and it happens at every dispensing encounter.
Option A is wrong because counseling is not optional. Option C is wrong because waiting for patients to ask means many will never hear key safety information. Option D is wrong because counseling is a core pharmacist duty and is not limited to physicians.
Rule to remember: counseling is proactive and routine, and it covers the same core topics each time.
Question: What is the role of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and what long-term risks should DHA pharmacists counsel about?
Answer: B. PPIs reduce gastric acid production; long-term risks include vitamin B12 deficiency, hypomagnesemia, increased fracture risk, and C. difficile infection
Explanation:
Option B is correct. Proton pump inhibitors reduce gastric acid production by blocking the proton pump. Long-term use is linked to vitamin B12 deficiency, low magnesium, a higher fracture risk and C. difficile infection, so pharmacists should counsel on these.
Option A and option D are wrong because they say there is no risk or that use is always safe, and neither is true. Option C is wrong because it limits PPIs to two weeks, but they are often used for longer when indicated.
Rule to remember: be wary of absolute words like always, no and only. Pair each long-term drug with its monitoring and counseling points.
Start with the official documents. Read the DHA exam guideline and the Professional Assessment manual so you know the format, the 60% pass score and the retake limits. Since you have 3 attempts in total and the fee is non-refundable, aim to be ready on the first.
Next, take the full free practice test to find your weak areas. Treat it as a diagnostic and do not worry about the score.
Then work through the topic sets, spending the most time on your weakest areas. Good starting points are clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, drug interactions and safety, legislation and ethics and UAE drug regulations. After each set, read the explanation for every question, including the ones you got right, and write down the rule behind each miss.
In the last stretch, repeat the full test under timed conditions, using the 3 hours that the real paper allows. Our questions are written by us and are not real exam questions, so use them to practise reasoning and not to predict what will appear.
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Try these questions from our free DHA Pharmacist practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.
Which DHA document authorises a pharmacist to practice at a specific facility before the full license is issued?
Answer: A. Letter of Good Standing / Interim Approval
DHA may issue an interim approval or letter of good standing allowing conditional practice at a specified facility while the full license application is being processed.
Which authority regulates pharmacy practice and issues pharmacist licenses in Dubai?
Answer: A. Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
The Dubai Health Authority is the sole regulatory body for pharmacy practice licensing and professional standards within the emirate of Dubai.
A pharmacist licensed in another UAE emirate who wishes to practice in Dubai must:
Answer: A. Obtain a separate DHA license specific to Dubai
Pharmacy regulation in the UAE is emirate-specific; a separate DHA license is mandatory to practice in Dubai regardless of holding a valid license from another emirate.
What is the DHA policy on pharmacy practice research and evidence-based practice?
Answer: B. Pharmacists should engage in evidence-based practice, participate in practice research, and implement clinical guidelines based on current evidence
DHA promotes evidence-based pharmacy practice, encouraging pharmacists to participate in practice research, implement clinical guidelines based on current evidence, and contribute to practice improvement through data collection.
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