Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination® (FPGEE®)
Frequently Asked Questions
Score reports for the June 28, 2008 FPGEE will be mailed in mid-August 2008.
2. If I have questions about my June 2008 score, is it possible to have my examination hand scored?
NABP offers those applicants who have a question about their scores the opportunity to have their examination hand scored. In keeping with the NABP quest for quality assurance those who failed the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination® (FPGEE®) and whose scores were either two points within passing and/or whose answer sheets had omitted answers that if answered correctly may have been sufficient to pass, these answer sheets have already been hand scored and verified. For others, the requirements for hand scoring are: send a letter requesting hand scoring accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check, or money order for $100 payable in United States funds through a US bank, made out to NABP. The letter and check must arrive at NABP prior to October 24, 2008. Hand scoring may take two to three weeks.
3. What if I fail the examinations? How do I reapply?
If you fail the FPGEE, you may apply to take the examination again. If you choose to reapply, you must follow the directions in the FPGEC Application Bulletin.
4.When will the next FPGEE be held?
The next FPGEE will be held December 6, 2008.
5. Where will it be administered?
The December 6, 2008 FPGEE will be held in New York City, NY, Northlake (Chicago), IL, and San Jose, CA.
6.When is the deadline for registering for the FPGEE?
Registrations for the December 6, 2008 FPGEE will not be accepted after October 24, 2008, or once all the test sites have reached capacity, whichever comes first. Please note that seating for the examination is limited.
7. Is my previous Authorization To Test (ATT) still valid?
No, NABP will send you a new ATT after your registration for the December examination has been submitted.
8. If I have been accepted to take the December 6, 2008 FPGEE, do I have to take it on that date?
You have the opportunity to take the test on one of two consecutive dates. The only exception to this two consecutive opportunities rule is if you are unable to take the second examination because you cannot receive a visa or have a serious health or work related problem that prevents you from taking the second examination and NABP receives a copy of the visa denial from the issuing body or official documentation from a health provider or from the workplace.
9. What if I want to change my test date?
(a) If December 6, 2008, is your first chance to sit for the FPGEE administration and you are currently registered to take the December 6, 2008 examination, but you cannot take that examination, NABP must receive your cancellation request in writing prior to October 24, 2008, to defer taking the test to spring 2009 in order to avoid a $125 penalty fee.
(b) If December 6, 2008 is your second and last chance to sit for the FPGEE administration and you do not take the examination (not due to a visa, health, or work related problem), then your record will be closed, all fees will be forfeited, and you will have to reapply to take the FPGEE.
10. What if I want to change my test date after the October 24, 2008 deadline date?
If the December 6, 2008 examination is your first opportunity to sit for the FPGEE and NABP receives your cancellation request after October 24, 2008, you will have to pay a $125 penalty fee prior to registering for the spring 2009 examination.
11. What if I want to change my test city?
If after registering for the December 6, 2008 FPGEE, you would like to change your test site, NABP must receive your request in writing with a money order of $50 prior to October 24, 2008. If NABP is unable to change your test city, NABP will refund your $50.
12. What will happen if I register for the examination, and I don’t show up?
If you register for the examination and then fail to show for the December 6, 2008 examination after you have registered, you will forfeit all fees and your FPGEC program file and record will be closed. You will need to reapply if you wish to take the FPGEE at a later date.
13. As a first-time applicant what if I cannot take the examination at either time?
As a first-time applicant if you cannot take the examination at either time (December 6, 2008 or the spring 2009 administration), your record will be closed and all fees will be forfeited unless you have a visa, health, or work-related problem and documentation has been submitted to NABP to verify the problem. You will need to reapply if you wish to take the FPGEE at a later date.
14. If I have not yet applied, can I still apply to the FPGEC program?
Yes. NABP continues to accept FPGEC applications.
- FPGEC FAQ
- FPGEE FAQ
- First: Request an ECE Application
- Second: Request an FPGEC Application
Note: Only one application per request will be sent. Please contact custserv@nabp.net for additional applications.
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