A total of 2,913 candidates sat the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration assessment last month, with 2,247 candidates passing giving this year’s cohort a pass rate of 77 per cent.
This year’s results were lower than highest recorded pass rate of 82 per cent (2,371 out of 2,907) in 2021 but higher than the lowest pass rate recorded in 2019 which was 72 per cent (2,128 out of 2,942).
Of the 2,503 candidates sitting the exam for the first time, 2,016 (80 per cent) passed.
The pass rate for the 269 trainees sitting the assessment for a second time was 53 per cent (142), while 63 per cent (89) of the 141 candidates taking the exam for the third time passed.
Trainees cannot take the exam more than three times.
Duncan Rudkin, Chief Executive of the GPhC, said: “The registration assessment is a vital part of the journey to becoming a registered pharmacist and it provides evidence and reassurance that successful candidates will be able to apply their knowledge appropriately and are able to make professional judgements when practising.
“The overall pass rate is testament to the hard work that has been put in, and I wish those registering with us every success in their careers as valuable members of the future healthcare workforce.
“For those who unfortunately didn’t pass the assessment, there are a range of options available, with all the relevant information on the June 2025 registration assessment page.”
