Pharmacist Licensure 2027: Exam Dates, Format & Passing Rules
The Pharmacist Licensure Examination is a two-day PRC exam of six weighted subjects under RA 10918, held twice a year.
1,895 examinees in April 2026.
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Next Pharmacist Licensure
Expected — not yet announcedExpected April 2027 (not yet announced)
The first 2027 Pharmacist Licensure Exam is expected in April 2027; PRC hasn't announced the date yet.
Source: prc.gov.ph
Last held
The October 2026 Pharmacist Licensure Exam was held October 15–16, 2026. PRC targets releasing results on October 21, 2026.
Pharmacist Licensure at a glance
- Conducted by
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Pharmacy
- Mode
- Paper-based
- Duration
- 2 days
- Passing rule
- 75% general weighted average, no subject below 50%
Pharmacist Licensure exam format
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry — 20%
- Pharmacognosy and Biochemistry — 15%
- Practice of Pharmacy — 17.5%
- Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics — 15%
- Pharmaceutics (with Jurisprudence and Ethics) — 17.5%
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance — 15%
Question types: Multiple choice
Who can take it
BS Pharmacy graduate with a certificate of 1,200 internship hours across institutional, public health/regulatory, community, hospital and industrial practice. A refresher program is required after 3 failures.
Passing and admission
- Passing rule
- 75% general weighted average, no subject below 50%
Recent Pharmacist Licensure results
| Sitting | Result |
|---|---|
| April 2026 Pharmacist Licensure ExamApril 18–19, 2026 | 1,085 of 1,895 examinees passed (57.26%). Results came out April 22, 2026. source |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pharmacist Licensure?
The Pharmacist Licensure is the Pharmacist Licensure Examination, conducted by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Pharmacy. The Pharmacist Licensure Examination is a two-day PRC exam of six weighted subjects under RA 10918, held twice a year.
When is the next Pharmacist Licensure?
The first 2027 Pharmacist Licensure Exam is expected in April 2027; PRC hasn't announced the date yet. The October 2026 Pharmacist Licensure Exam was held October 15–16, 2026. PRC targets releasing results on October 21, 2026.
Who can take the Pharmacist Licensure?
BS Pharmacy graduate with a certificate of 1,200 internship hours across institutional, public health/regulatory, community, hospital and industrial practice. A refresher program is required after 3 failures.
What is the passing score for the Pharmacist Licensure Exam?
A 75% general weighted average with no subject below 50%.
What subjects are on the Pharmacist Licensure Exam?
Six, over two days: Pharmaceutical Chemistry (20%), Pharmacognosy and Biochemistry (15%), Practice of Pharmacy (17.5%), Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics (15%), Pharmaceutics with Jurisprudence and Ethics (17.5%), and Quality Control and Quality Assurance (15%).
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Sources
Dates, formats and results on this page come from Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Pharmacy and the official notices below. Always confirm with PRC before you file or travel.