PEBC MCQ blueprint 2026: Part I competency weightings
The PEBC Pharmacist Qualifying Examination Part I (MCQ) is a single-day, computer-based exam, and each question assesses one specific competency. The weightings below are taken from the official PEBC blueprint (version 03-2026, effective as of May 2026).
| Competency area | Part I (MCQ) weight |
|---|---|
| 1A. Providing Care: Clinical Care | 50% |
| 1B. Providing Care: Distribution | 20% |
| 5. Professionalism | 12% |
| 2. Knowledge and Expertise | 11% |
| 3. Communication and Collaboration | 4% |
| 4. Leadership and Stewardship | 3% |
What the weightings mean for your study plan
- Clinical Care (50%) and Distribution (20%) together make up 70% of Part I, so most of your practice time belongs there.
- Professionalism (12%) and Knowledge and Expertise (11%) add another 23%.
- Communication and Collaboration (4%) and Leadership and Stewardship (3%) are small in Part I. Communication carries much more weight in Part II (OSCE).
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