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| Competency Area | Percentage of Exam | Focus | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 33% | Basic Biomedical Sciences | | Area 2 | 33% | Pharmaceutical Sciences | | Area 3 | 26% | Social/Behavioral/Administrative Pharmacy Sciences | | Area 4 | 8% | Clinical Sciences (Integrated) | Detailed Syllabus by Area Area 1: Basic Biomedical Sciences (33%) This section tested foundational knowledge essential for understanding drug action and patient care.

As of 2021, NABP no longer offers the FPGEE. Candidates seeking FPGEC certification now must have their foreign degree reviewed and meet specific educational criteria without a standardized exam. However, the syllabus below reflects the official content blueprint used for all FPGEE administrations prior to its discontinuation. Official FPGEE Content Breakdown The FPGEE syllabus was divided into four major competency areas . The exam consisted of approximately 250 multiple-choice questions, with the percentage of questions allocated as follows:

Disclaimer: The FPGEE was permanently discontinued by the NABP (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy) effective December 31, 2020. It has been replaced by the for most graduates, or the Social Security Administration (SSA) FPGEC program for specific pathways. However, this article remains valuable for historical reference, understanding the scope of pharmacy knowledge expected for U.S. equivalency, and for studying legacy materials. Comprehensive Guide to the FPGEE Exam Syllabus Introduction to the FPGEC and Historical FPGEE The Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) was the cornerstone of the FPGEC Certification process for over two decades. Designed by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), the exam assessed whether a foreign-educated pharmacist possessed the equivalent knowledge and skills as a graduate of an accredited U.S. pharmacy program (leading to the PharmD degree).