The results of the common registration assessment for pharmacists, held jointly by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI), have been published.
Duncan Rudkin, Chief Executive of the GPhC, said:
“Many congratulations to the candidates who passed this year’s registration assessment. It is the culmination of years of hard work and part of the journey to becoming a registered pharmacist.
“The registration assessment is one of the ways we test trainee pharmacists to ensure they understand how to apply knowledge appropriately and in a timely way. This means they can make professional judgements when practising.
“For those who unfortunately didn’t pass the assessment, there are a range of options available, with all the relevant information on the June 2024 registration assessment page. The charity Pharmacist Support can also provide help with mental health and wellbeing as well as practical advice.”
There is a full explanation of how answers are marked and how results are awarded on the registration assessment page.
See the June 2024 assessment page
Go to the Pharmacist Support website
Further information and statistics
| Candidates | Number | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of candidates | 2,776 | 100 |
| Overall pass | 2,081 | 75 |
| Overall fail | 695 | 25 |
| Candidates | Number | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| Number of first-time sitters | 2,358 | 88 |
| Number of second-time sitters | 208 | 8 |
| Number of third-time sitters | 112 | 4 |
| First-time sitters - pass | 1,814 | 77 |
| Second-time sitters - pass | 111 | 53 |
| Third-time sitters - pass | 66 | 59 |
| Registration year | Total sitting | Total passing | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,805 | 2,150 | 77% |
| 2022 | 2,697 | 2,147 | 80% |
| 2021 | 2,907 | 2,371 | 82% |
| 2019 | 2,942 | 2,128 | 72% |
| 2018 | 2,942 | 2,318 | 79% |
Notes to Editors
- For successful candidates there is information on registration in the applying to register section
- For unsuccessful candidates there is information, including a guidance document, on next steps as well as help and support in the results and registration section of the June 2024 assessment webpage