The Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) is developed and administered by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) and is required for pharmacist licensure in most U.S. states. The exam combines federal pharmacy law with the specific state law of the jurisdiction in which you are seeking licensure. Our free MPJE practice test PDF provides printable questions and answers covering the federal law foundations that apply across all states — a critical study resource whether you are sitting for your first license or adding a new state to your credentials.
Download the PDF below, print it, and work through it at your own pace. Reviewing printed questions without screen distractions is one of the most effective memorization strategies for law-heavy content like DEA regulations, HIPAA requirements, and FDA recall classifications.
The MPJE uses a competency-based adaptive format. Questions are classified under three major competency areas. Understanding the content mix helps you focus your preparation on the highest-yield topics.
DEA regulations account for a large portion of federal law questions. You must know the five controlled substance schedules (I–V), refill limitations by schedule (Schedule II: no refills; Schedule III–IV: up to 5 refills in 180 days; Schedule V: varies by state), and the DEA order form requirements. DEA Form 222 (or the electronic equivalent CSOS) is required for Schedule II procurement. DEA Form 106 must be filed for theft or significant loss, while DEA Form 41 is used for authorized destruction of controlled substances. Emergency oral prescriptions for Schedule II drugs and partial dispensing rules are also tested.
HIPAA protected health information (PHI) rules apply to pharmacy operations, including permissible disclosures, the minimum-necessary standard, and patient rights to access their records. The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (CMEA) imposes daily and 30-day purchase limits on pseudoephedrine-containing products and requires behind-the-counter placement and logbook entries. Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) programs impose additional dispensing requirements for high-risk medications — you should understand the types of REMS elements (medication guides, communication plans, elements to assure safe use) and how they affect pharmacy workflow. The 340B Drug Pricing Program eligibility criteria and restrictions on duplicate discounts may also appear.
Questions in this area cover valid prescription requirements (patient name, date, drug, strength, quantity, directions, prescriber information, DEA number for controlled substances), pharmacist counseling obligations under OBRA-90, emergency dispensing authority, collaborative practice agreement scope, and compounding regulations under USP Chapters 795 (non-sterile), 797 (sterile), and 800 (hazardous drugs). FDA drug recall classifications — Class I (serious health hazard or death), Class II (temporary adverse health consequence), and Class III (unlikely to cause adverse health) — determine the urgency of pharmacist response and patient notification obligations.
Want immediate feedback as you practice? Our interactive MPJE practice test lets you answer questions online and see explanations instantly, so you can correct misconceptions before they become exam-day mistakes. Use the PDF for your deep study sessions and the online quizzes for rapid-fire drilling of DEA regulations and HIPAA rules in the days leading up to your exam.