UMPJE
Update: I passed!! results were out on 4/21
Hello everyone! I took my UMPJE. One exam down, one to go!
I wanted to write this review for anyone preparing for it.
First things first: my state was one of the early adopters of the UMPJE, which was great news for me. I applied for eligibility immediately, and it literally took 2 days to get approved.
Once I gained eligibility, I purchased the exam right away. It costs $350, more expensive than the standard MPJE, and I scheduled it for April 2nd.
My prep strategy:
- I purchased the UMPJE package from Pharmlaw . It includes a concise law summary and a question bank. Controls Brand/Generic names included AND watched Masterclass umpje on youtiube which filled the gaps Pharmlaw had. The videos are MCQs and cover a wide range of topics for free, some people even relied solely on them and passed so i highly recommend!
About the exam:
- The questions were relatively easy, focusing mainly on federal laws and controlled substances. some questions were out of the blue as expected.
One pleasant surprise was that when I purchased the test, I received a coupon for a free pre-UMPJE because I was among the first candidates to schedule my UMPJE during the April 1–12 window. The actual exam was very similar in style to the pre-UMPJE, so I highly recommend taking it.
Some pointers for you,
- DSCSA
- DEA forms and their use
- label and Rx requirements
- controls ( their schedules, refills, expiry, inventory )
- compounding hazardous
- CPA
- counseling and DUR requirements
- Pharmacy techs and intern duties
- pharmacist responsibilities in certain situations
- inserts and Medguides needed for certain medications
- pseudoephedrine sale limits and logs
- HIPAA
- adulteration and misbranding
If your state offers/will offer the UMPJE, I highly suggest taking it, that way if you move between UMPJE-adopted states you won’t have to retake it.
Good luck!