There are four examinations for licensed pharmacists. The subjects of pharmaceutical examination are: professional knowledge of pharmacy (I), professional knowledge of pharmacy (II), pharmaceutical administration and regulations, and comprehensive knowledge and skills of pharmacy. The examination subjects of traditional Chinese medicine are: professional knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine (I), professional knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine (II), pharmaceutical administration and regulations, and comprehensive knowledge and skills of traditional Chinese medicine.
The validity period of the results of the general examination for licensed pharmacists is four years, and the validity period of the results of the second exemption is two years.
Those who have passed the examination for licensed pharmacists within the validity period shall be issued the Professional Qualification Certificate for Licensed Pharmacists by the human resources and social security departments of all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government. This certificate is uniformly printed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and sealed by the State Food and Drug Administration and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and is valid nationwide.
Licensed pharmacists are divided into two categories: pharmacy and traditional Chinese medicine. The two categories are tested in four subjects. The score of four examination subjects for licensed pharmacists is 60% of the full score. The full score of four subjects is 120 points, that is, the score is 72 points.