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The NAPLEX: evolution, purpose, scope, and educational implications.

David W Newton1, Maria Boyle, Carmen A Catizone

  • 1Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA 22601, USA. dnewton@su.edu

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|May 17, 2008
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The North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) has evolved significantly since 1952, with recent changes impacting test-taker performance. NAPLEX scores do not evaluate pharmacy school curriculum quality.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Education
  • Professional Licensure Examinations

Background:

  • The North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) has been mandatory for pharmacy licensure in all U.S. states since 2004.
  • This analysis details the historical development of pharmacy competency testing from 1952 to 2005, covering both the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NABPLEX) and the current NAPLEX.

Observation:

  • A notable 40% increase in the weighting of NAPLEX Blueprint Area 2 occurred in May 2005.
  • This shift occurred in comparison to the 1997-2005 Blueprint, indicating a change in assessment focus.

Findings:

  • The evolution includes the transition from a paper-and-pencil NABPLEX to a computer-adaptive NAPLEX.
  • The NAPLEX Blueprint undergoes continuous revision to reflect current pharmacy practice, with the latest cycle beginning in 2008.
Keywords:
North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX)competencydoctor of pharmacy curriculumlicensure examination

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Implications:

  • Increased weighting in specific NAPLEX areas may affect candidate performance and necessitate curriculum adjustments.
  • NAPLEX scores are not designed or validated for assessing the quality of pharmacy education programs.
  • Ongoing Blueprint revisions, involving extensive pharmacist surveys, aim to maintain the exam's relevance to contemporary practice.