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The Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE): To RIP or Not to RIP

Jill Augustine1, Marina Gálvez-Peralta2, Meagan A Brown3

  • 1Mercer University College of Pharmacy, USA.

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|June 10, 2026
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

The Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) is debated for pharmacist licensure. This review analyzes its utility, alternatives, and proposes recommendations for reform and competency assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Licensure and Regulation
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • The Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) is a standard requirement for pharmacist licensure.
  • Stakeholder concerns question the MPJE's utility and its role in assessing lifelong competency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the MPJE as a licensure requirement.
  • To contrast the benefits and drawbacks of eliminating the MPJE.
  • To analyze alternative assessment methods implemented in various states.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of existing literature and stakeholder perspectives.
  • Analysis of state-level policy changes regarding pharmacy law exams.
  • Synthesis of data on alternative competency assessment models.

Main Results:

  • The MPJE's utility is increasingly questioned, leading some states to remove it or adopt alternative assessments.
  • Arguments for removal focus on reducing licensure barriers and questioning the exam's predictive validity for patient safety.
  • Advocates for retaining the MPJE suggest modifications and express concerns about public trust.

Conclusions:

  • The ongoing debate necessitates a multi-faceted analysis of the MPJE.
  • Recommendations include MPJE reform, exploring continuous competency models, and examining outcomes of varied assessment strategies.
  • Policy decisions should consider reducing licensure barriers while ensuring public safety.
Keywords:
AssessmentBarriersMPJEPatient safety

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