Iowa UMPJE study guide

Which law exam Iowa uses

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy adopted the UMPJE for all Iowa pharmacist applicants effective April 1, 2026 [S1]. NABP lists the Iowa MPJE as retired March 31, 2026, with the UMPJE required for transfer [S2].

Iowa rules worth knowing

  • CE (657 IAC 2.12). At least 30 hours per renewal period, including at least 15 in ACPE drug-therapy activities, 2 in ACPE pharmacy law and 2 in patient or medication safety [S3][S5].
  • License cycle. A license expires on the second June 30 after it is issued [S3].
  • Technicians (Iowa Code 155A.33). A pharmacist may delegate technical functions to technicians. Final verification stays the pharmacist's responsibility [S4].
  • PMP. Reportable dispensing is submitted to the Iowa PMP by the next business day [S6].

Sources

Last verified 2026-10-21.

  1. S1: Iowa DIAL newsletter, Feb 2026 — "The Iowa Board of Pharmacy members voted to adopt the UMPJE as the jurisprudence exam that will be offered to all Iowa pharmacist applicants effective April 1, 2026."
  2. S2: nabp.pharmacy — "Iowa | April 1, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | Yes"
  3. S3: 657 IAC ch. 2 — "A pharmacist shall complete no less than 30 hours of CPE during each renewal period" / "A license to practice pharmacy shall expire on the second thirtieth day of June following the date of issuance of the license"
  4. S4: Iowa Code 155A.33 — "A pharmacist may delegate any technical functions to pharmacy technicians"
  5. S5: Iowa pharmacist renewal application (657 IAC 2.12(4)) — "A minimum of 15 contact hours of the pharmacist's required 30 contact hours must be in ACPE-accredited provider activities dealing with drug therapy" / "A minimum of 2 contact hours of the pharmacist's required 30 contact hours must be in ACPE-accredited provider activities dealing with pharmacy law." / "A minimum of 2 contact hours of the pharmacist's required 30 contact hours must be in activities dealing with patient or medication safety."
  6. S6: dial.iowa.gov — "Submit the data by the next business day after dispensing or administration."

Official source: Iowa Board of Pharmacy

Key topics to review

These are study prompts, not current legal requirements or a representation that the bank has been reviewed or validated.

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Exam format and scoring

The MPJE has 120 questions and a 150-minute testing period. The study baseline includes 100 scored items and 20 unscored pretest items. A scaled passing standard of 75 is not 75% correct; NABP currently reports pass/fail results. Confirm the current Candidate Application Bulletin before your exam.

NABP test-day information and Candidate Application Bulletin

Study questions

Where can I verify Iowa pharmacy requirements?

Use Iowa Board of Pharmacy and its current official laws, rules, licensing instructions, and notices. This page is a study guide, not legal advice or a board endorsement.

How do I purchase UMPJE access?

UMPJE is a distinct single uniform package covering federal law and common principles of state law, not a Federal purchase. UMPJE pricing is confirmed at checkout; if unavailable, it is coming soon. Purchase availability and the price charged are confirmed by the server and checkout; this page does not promise an available purchase. The existing one-time MPJE trial is shared across jurisdictions and UMPJE.

What exam format should I plan for?

The MPJE has 120 questions and a 150-minute testing period. The study baseline includes 100 scored items and 20 unscored pretest items. A scaled passing standard of 75 is not 75% correct; NABP currently reports pass/fail results. Confirm the current Candidate Application Bulletin before your exam.

What refund terms apply?

A 14-day no-questions refund applies to your first paid charge only; no exam result or practice threshold is required for that policy. Pass-or-refund covers the first paid charge only. Renewals are never refunded. Gift purchases are excluded, and gift sales are final. Eligible pass-or-refund claims provide a refund of your first paid charge, subject to the published study, exam-result, and claim-window requirements on the MPJE guarantee page.

Is Iowa a UMPJE jurisdiction?

Yes, in NABP's October 2026 baseline. UMPJE begins 2026-04-01; the state-specific MPJE retirement date is 2026-03-31. Confirm your eligibility and any additional local requirements with Iowa Board of Pharmacy.