Texas MPJE Exam Practice Questions and
Answers (2025/2026)
Section 1: Pharmacy Practice Basics
Q1. The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) consists of how
many members?
A. 11 members – 7 pharmacists, 1 pharmacy technician, and 3
public members
Explanation: Texas Occupations Code §551.051 establishes the
board composition.
Q2. How long is a TSBP board member’s term?
A. 6 years
Explanation: Board members serve staggered 6-year terms,
appointed by the Governor.
Q3. Which act primarily regulates the practice of pharmacy in
Texas?
A. Texas Pharmacy Act
Explanation: The Texas Pharmacy Act outlines laws governing
pharmacists and pharmacies.
Q4. Which of the following activities requires a pharmacist
license in Texas?
a) Counseling patients
b) Preparing and dispensing medications
c) Supervising technicians
,d) All of the above
A. d) All of the above
Explanation: All listed activities fall under the definition of
pharmacy practice.
Q5. The renewal period for a Texas pharmacist license is:
A. Every 2 years
Explanation: Pharmacists must renew biennially with continuing
education (CE) compliance.
Q6. How many CE hours are required per renewal period?
A. 30 hours
Explanation: At least 30 CE hours every 2 years, including specific
requirements for law and opioid CE.
Q7. How many CE hours in Texas must be specific to Texas
pharmacy laws each renewal cycle?
A. 1 hour
Explanation: Required law CE ensures awareness of pharmacy
jurisprudence.
Q8. Which TSBP rule addresses professional conduct?
A. Rule §291.27
Explanation: Covers grounds for discipline, ethics, and
pharmacist responsibilities.
Q9. A pharmacist in Texas may display their license:
A. In a conspicuous place in the pharmacy
Explanation: Public display of licensure is required for
transparency.
,Q10. What is the main purpose of the MPJE?
A. To test competency in pharmacy law (federal + Texas-specific)
Explanation: MPJE ensures legal knowledge before practice.
Section 2: Pharmacy Licensing & Operations
Q11. A Class A pharmacy in Texas is defined as:
A. A community (retail) pharmacy
Explanation: Texas uses "class" designations for pharmacy types.
Q12. A Class C pharmacy refers to:
A. Institutional (hospital) pharmacy
Explanation: Hospitals fall under Class C licensing.
Q13. Which pharmacy class is required for a nuclear pharmacy?
A. Class B
Explanation: Nuclear pharmacies require specialized licensing.
Q14. A Class D pharmacy refers to:
A. Clinic pharmacy (limited services)
Explanation: Typically nonprofit clinics or charitable pharmacies.
Q15. A satellite pharmacy requires which type of license?
A. No separate license; operates under the parent pharmacy’s
license
Explanation: Texas permits satellite pharmacies under a primary
facility license.
Q16. Pharmacy license renewal in Texas occurs:
A. Every 2 years
Explanation: Same as pharmacists, tied to compliance rules.
, Q17. Pharmacy ownership in Texas can include:
A. Pharmacists, non-pharmacists, corporations, hospitals
Explanation: Texas does not restrict pharmacy ownership to
pharmacists.
Q18. Who must be designated for each Texas pharmacy license?
A. Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)
Explanation: PIC ensures compliance with TSBP rules.
Q19. When a PIC resigns, the board must be notified within:
A. 10 days
Explanation: Required for accountability and timely updates.
Q20. Inventory upon PIC change must be completed within:
A. 10 days
Explanation: Texas law mandates controlled substance inventory
at PIC transfer.
Section 3: Controlled Substances (Texas + Federal Law)
Q21. Which federal law created the scheduling system for
controlled substances?
A. Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970
Explanation: The CSA established Schedules I–V, regulating
manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing.
Q22. Who enforces controlled substance laws at the federal
level?
A. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Answers (2025/2026)
Section 1: Pharmacy Practice Basics
Q1. The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) consists of how
many members?
A. 11 members – 7 pharmacists, 1 pharmacy technician, and 3
public members
Explanation: Texas Occupations Code §551.051 establishes the
board composition.
Q2. How long is a TSBP board member’s term?
A. 6 years
Explanation: Board members serve staggered 6-year terms,
appointed by the Governor.
Q3. Which act primarily regulates the practice of pharmacy in
Texas?
A. Texas Pharmacy Act
Explanation: The Texas Pharmacy Act outlines laws governing
pharmacists and pharmacies.
Q4. Which of the following activities requires a pharmacist
license in Texas?
a) Counseling patients
b) Preparing and dispensing medications
c) Supervising technicians
,d) All of the above
A. d) All of the above
Explanation: All listed activities fall under the definition of
pharmacy practice.
Q5. The renewal period for a Texas pharmacist license is:
A. Every 2 years
Explanation: Pharmacists must renew biennially with continuing
education (CE) compliance.
Q6. How many CE hours are required per renewal period?
A. 30 hours
Explanation: At least 30 CE hours every 2 years, including specific
requirements for law and opioid CE.
Q7. How many CE hours in Texas must be specific to Texas
pharmacy laws each renewal cycle?
A. 1 hour
Explanation: Required law CE ensures awareness of pharmacy
jurisprudence.
Q8. Which TSBP rule addresses professional conduct?
A. Rule §291.27
Explanation: Covers grounds for discipline, ethics, and
pharmacist responsibilities.
Q9. A pharmacist in Texas may display their license:
A. In a conspicuous place in the pharmacy
Explanation: Public display of licensure is required for
transparency.
,Q10. What is the main purpose of the MPJE?
A. To test competency in pharmacy law (federal + Texas-specific)
Explanation: MPJE ensures legal knowledge before practice.
Section 2: Pharmacy Licensing & Operations
Q11. A Class A pharmacy in Texas is defined as:
A. A community (retail) pharmacy
Explanation: Texas uses "class" designations for pharmacy types.
Q12. A Class C pharmacy refers to:
A. Institutional (hospital) pharmacy
Explanation: Hospitals fall under Class C licensing.
Q13. Which pharmacy class is required for a nuclear pharmacy?
A. Class B
Explanation: Nuclear pharmacies require specialized licensing.
Q14. A Class D pharmacy refers to:
A. Clinic pharmacy (limited services)
Explanation: Typically nonprofit clinics or charitable pharmacies.
Q15. A satellite pharmacy requires which type of license?
A. No separate license; operates under the parent pharmacy’s
license
Explanation: Texas permits satellite pharmacies under a primary
facility license.
Q16. Pharmacy license renewal in Texas occurs:
A. Every 2 years
Explanation: Same as pharmacists, tied to compliance rules.
, Q17. Pharmacy ownership in Texas can include:
A. Pharmacists, non-pharmacists, corporations, hospitals
Explanation: Texas does not restrict pharmacy ownership to
pharmacists.
Q18. Who must be designated for each Texas pharmacy license?
A. Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)
Explanation: PIC ensures compliance with TSBP rules.
Q19. When a PIC resigns, the board must be notified within:
A. 10 days
Explanation: Required for accountability and timely updates.
Q20. Inventory upon PIC change must be completed within:
A. 10 days
Explanation: Texas law mandates controlled substance inventory
at PIC transfer.
Section 3: Controlled Substances (Texas + Federal Law)
Q21. Which federal law created the scheduling system for
controlled substances?
A. Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970
Explanation: The CSA established Schedules I–V, regulating
manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing.
Q22. Who enforces controlled substance laws at the federal
level?
A. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
