PEBC PHARMACIST QUALIFYING EXAM
COURSE
Part I MCQ Overview
Exam Administered by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
Upcoming Exam:
May 23 to 27, 2023 (Part I MCQ)
May 28, 2023 (Part II OSCE)
PHARMPOWER BOOST
PharmPower is a leading developer of PEBC-style questions which are realistic and applicable to exams, as well as clinical practice.
Our multiple choice questions feature a combination of knowledge and application questions, with a detailed explanation for each correct answer. Such feedback is important so that you can learn as you go.
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Knowledge questions are simple to read and answer. These questions often require memorization.
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Application questions utilize knowledge to solve more difficult case-based problems where patients have multiple comorbidies and medications. These questions often require thorough reading and understanding.
Our multiple choice questions cover important material which all entry-to-practice pharmacists should know. Such information is taken from recommended resources including:
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Compendium of Therapeutic Choices
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Compendium of Therapeutics for Minor Ailments
Our multiple choice questions are tailored to the nine NAPRA competencies in the examination blueprint, which include:
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Competency 1: Ethical, Legal and Professional Responsibilities
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Competency 2: Patient Care
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Competency 3: Product Distribution
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Competency 4: Practice Setting
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Competency 5: Health Promotion
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Competency 6: Knowledge and Research Application
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Competency 7: Communication and Education
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Competency 8: Intra and Inter-Professional Collaboration
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Competency 9: Quality and Safety
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ABOUT THE EXAM: MCQ OVERVIEW
The PEBC Qualifying Exam is a registration requirement for pharmacists in Canada. The exam tests for knowledge and skills expected by an entry-level pharmacist, and consists of two parts - Part I (multiple choice) and Part II (objective structured clinical exam OSCE). The exam is based on the nine pharmacist competencies outlined by NAPRA, each with assigned weightings and pass level. The exam is offered twice per year.
The multiple choice portion of the Qualifying Exam consists of 200 questions as follows:
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150 of which are graded questions and 50 of which are pretest questions (not counted towards grading, but may be used for future exams).
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The multiple choice exam is allotted 253 minutes.
For more information on the PEBC Pharmacist Qualifying Exam, visit the PEBC website here.
PLANS
PEBC PHARMACIST QUALIFYING EXAM COURSE
6 Month Access to Our Comprehensive Resources
$99 (MCQ-only)
$60 (OSCE-only)
$139 (MCQ and OSCE)
100 more questions added in 2023
Our full qualifying exam course includes a total of 1900 multiple choice questions and 65 OSCE cases!
BONUS: prescription checking set, calculations practice set and medical device counselling guide

PEBC PHARMACIST QUALIFYING EXAM COURSE
Each PEBC MCQ set contains 100 questions and a detailed answer key. That's a total of 1900 questions! Visit Plans & Pricing for more details.