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Pharmacist licensing exam
DOH pharmacist exam (Abu Dhabi): what is official and how to practise
DOH publishes very little about the pharmacist exam itself. This page separates what is officially confirmed from what is not, then shows how MediHelp practice works and what it costs.
Short answer
The DOH pharmacist exam for Abu Dhabi is delivered by Pearson VUE. You need DOH approval first and you book through TAMM. The pharmacist question count, duration, pass mark and content outline are not stated on any official page we could read, so MediHelp does not quote them.
Official exam facts
Taken from our licence guide, checked against the official sources listed below. Where an official figure could not be confirmed, the page says so instead of guessing.
The DOH exam
The only official facts we could read are on Pearson VUE's DOH page: the exam is delivered by Pearson VUE, you need DOH approval first, and you book through TAMM. Nothing official that we could read states the pharmacist question count, duration, pass mark or content outline.
- Attempts: the unified PQR grants 3 attempts across the authorities (DHA, DOH, MOHAP and SHA), with one last attempt in a different authority after failing 3 attempts with another. A consultancy adds a 3-month wait after a fail and 12 months after a third fail; DHA's own manual says it applies no waiting period, so confirm DOH's rule. The clause numbers are 1.5.4 to 1.5.6 in the April 2025 unified PQR, which we read on DOH's site.
- The exam step is reported to stay valid for about 6 months (consultancy, not confirmed).
- Format and pass mark can change without notice.
Facts last checked: 2026-10-30
How MediHelp exam prep works
- Practise by topic, difficulty or weak spots. Choose a module, a difficulty or let the app pick the topics you get wrong most.
- Sit timed mock exams. Timed mocks of 25 to 150 questions, so the pace feels familiar before the real exam.
- Learn from every explanation. Each question explains why the right option is right and why the others are wrong, with public references you can open.
- Review what you forget. A spaced-repetition review queue brings back the questions you missed or flagged.
- Track progress, study offline. See topic mastery and results. Modules you bought also work offline.
What the question bank covers
- Eight topic modules built on the DHA content areas, the only published UAE pharmacist outline. DOH publishes none of its own, and the UAE authorities share licensing rules. The page does not claim a DOH blueprint.
- Single-best-answer questions in the style of the UAE pharmacist exams, with timed mocks.
- Explanations and public references on every question.
Pricing
| Question bank (one-time, no subscription) | USD 19.99 |
|---|---|
| Egypt, card on the website | EGP 999.99 |
| Pro+ yearly with this bank | USD 59.99 · EGP 2,999.99 |
| Pro+ yearly with all five Gulf banks | USD 89.99 · EGP 4,499.99 |
Prices in US dollars. In the app you pay through the App Store or Google Play, which show the price for your country. On the website, card payments are made in Egyptian pounds (EGP) where the amount is shown before you pay. Gulf banks are not included in plain Pro+. Prices checked: 2026-10-30.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the DOH pharmacist exam?
Pearson VUE delivers the exam. You need DOH approval first and you book through TAMM, according to Pearson VUE's DOH page.
How many questions and what is the DOH pass mark?
We could not find an official statement of the pharmacist question count, duration or pass mark. Figures quoted by consultancies are unconfirmed, so check with DOH and Pearson VUE.
How many attempts do I get?
The unified Professional Qualification Requirements (3rd version, April 2025) grant three attempts across the UAE authorities, with one last attempt at a different authority after three failed attempts at another. Confirm DOH's own rule before you book.
Is the DOH exam the same as the DHA or MOHAP exam?
They are separate exams with separate booking routes. The attempts limit is shared across the UAE authorities. MediHelp has a separate question bank for each.
Are these real exam questions?
No. All MediHelp questions are original practice questions written to match the published blueprint and style. We never use leaked or recalled exam content.
Can I try it before I buy?
Yes. Every exam bank has free sample questions with answers and explanations.
Is it a subscription?
No. A question bank is a one-time purchase with nothing to renew. Gulf banks are not part of plain Pro+; they are sold as a bank, or inside the Pro+ yearly bundles.
The licence path, step by step
Documents, primary-source verification, fees, timelines and renewal for this authority are in our licence guide.
Tools for the calculation questions
Pharmacist exams include pharmacy calculations. The free MediHelp clinical calculators show every formula and step.
Official sources
- Pearson VUE: DOH exams
- TAMM: Issue a Healthcare Professional Licence
- DOH Professional Qualification Requirements page
- DOH CPD and CME page
- DataFlow: DOH verification steps
- DataFlow support: DOH additional document verification
- DHA Manual for Licensing Healthcare Professionals (for the shared UAE attempt rule)
- Unified PQR, 3rd version, April 2025 (DOH-hosted copy)
- DOH Circular 2025/239 (27 November 2025): updated PQR published
Written by Omar Mahmoud, BSc Pharm, licensed pharmacist (SCFHS, Egypt MOH) · Author
MediHelp is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi (DOH). Exam rules, fees and dates change: confirm them with the official body before you book. MediHelp questions are original practice questions written to match the published blueprint and style. We never use leaked or recalled exam content, and we do not promise a pass.
