| Class | NAPLEX First-time Pass Rate | On-Time Graduation Rate | Students accepted into Residency or other Post-Graduate Education* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 95% | 88% | 18% |
| 2014 | 87% | 85% | 15% |
| 2015 | 93% | 79% | 19% |
| 2016 | 80% | 78% | 18% |
| 2017 | 74% | 83% | 12% |
| 2018 | 96% | 70% | 12% |
| 2019 | 87% | 77% | 12% |
| 2020 | 84% | 79% | tbd |
| 2021 | 72% | 68% | tbd |
| 2022 | 69% | 84% | 33% (83%**) |
| Mean | 84% | 79% | 17% |
** Residency rates expressed as a percentage of students that applied and participated through the ASHP Resident Matching Program.
What is the NAPLEX?
The NAPLEX is an exam administered by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). It is utilized, as a component of the licensure process, to assess prospective pharmacist competence.
The NABP website states that the NAPLEX assesses whether a prospective pharmacist:
- Can identify practice standards for safe and effective pharmacotherapy and optimize therapeutic outcomes in patients
- Can identify and determine safe and accurate methods to prepare and dispense medications
- Can provide and apply health care information to promote optimal health care
Why Complete a Residency?
In addition to the pharmacist’s traditional roles of filling prescriptions and managing the integrity of drugs, pharmacists are increasingly involved as members of collaborative healthcare teams in clinical settings. Residencies help to provide extra experience and clinical skills to pharmacists who plan to work directly with patients in a hospital or clinic. The American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) provides a brochure with additional information on why a residency may be appropriate for your career goals.
