NABP reports that 86.8% of 2025 graduates of ACPE-accredited US pharmacy schools passed the NAPLEX on their first attempt. For 2024 graduates the first-time rate was 75.9%, and for 2023 graduates 76.4%.
| First time, 2025 graduates | 86.8% |
|---|---|
| First time, 2024 graduates | 75.9% |
| First time, 2023 graduates | 76.4% |
| Result | Pass or Fail; no scaled score |
Graduates of ACPE-accredited US colleges and schools of pharmacy, grouped by the year they graduated. The all-time rate counts every attempt.
| Graduation year | First-time pass rate | All-time pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86.8% | 85.6% |
| 2024 | 75.9% | 72.2% |
| 2023 | 76.4% | 71.2% |
The NAPLEX reports only Pass or Fail. You do not receive a scaled score. The passing standard was set by a panel of pharmacy experts, and the ability level it defines is the same for every administration, so no form is easier to pass than another.
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NABP reports a first-time pass rate of 86.8% for 2025 graduates of ACPE-accredited US schools, and an all-time rate of 85.6%.
NABP's report gives the rates but not the reasons. For 2024 graduates the first-time rate was 75.9% and the all-time rate 72.2%.
No. The bulletin says results are reported as Pass or Fail and you will not receive a scaled score.
After 45 days from the failed attempt, or longer where a jurisdiction requires it. You may test up to 3 times in 12 months and 5 times in all.