We get asked a lot by our students, "what do I really need to know for the FPGE exam?". To answer this have a look at the FPGEE Exam syllabus below, it details out the general aspects you will be expected to know for the exam. For the official version make sure you visit: The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).

FPGEE Syllabus Updated

FPGE Syllabus

1. Basic Biomedical Sciences (10%)

Reduced weight—focus on core concepts only.

  • Subjects: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Biology/Genetics.

2. Pharmaceutical Sciences (33%)

A major pillar of the exam.

  • Subjects: Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics (Drug Delivery Systems), Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmaceutical Calculations.

3. Social, Behavioral, and Administrative Sciences (22%)

Often overlooked, but critical for passing.

  • Subjects: Health Care Delivery Systems, Economics/Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacy Law and Regulatory Affairs, Ethics, and Patient Counseling/Behavioral aspects.

4. Clinical Sciences (35%)

The largest and most important section.

  • Subjects: Therapeutics/Pharmacotherapy, Adverse Drug Reactions, Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Drug Information, Medication Safety, and Literature Evaluation.

How to Master These Topics

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If you are interested in taking the FPGEE and would like to learn more about these topics have a look at our recommended books for the FPGE exam, or subscribe to our dedicated course where we have compiled these resources into a range of guaranteed lectures and MCQs.

Last modified: Monday, 23 February 2026, 6:49 PM