Independent preparation for pharmacy interns. Understand the 35-minute oral examination, Parts A, B and C, current 2026 dates, and practise Part C aloud with realistic prescription scenarios.
The Pharmacy Board registration examination includes an oral examination conducted by Ahpra on behalf of the Board. Candidates are assessed on applying knowledge, professional judgement and communication in practical pharmacy situations.
Practise the problem-solving and communication component with realistic prescription scenarios. Start with Volume One, build range with Volume Two, or move to the advanced set in Volume Three.
Ten realistic Part C prescription scenarios with complete model answers, counselling scripts and a three-tier study rubric.
Ten brand-new scenarios across geriatric, reproductive-age and high-risk patient profiles, with the same complete answer format.
The hardest volume in the series: ten advanced scenarios with harder polypharmacy, layered issues and less obvious decisions.
The current candidate guide describes a 35-minute assessment covering primary healthcare, legal and ethical practice, and problem solving and communication.
Role-play primary healthcare scenario requiring history-taking, appropriate management and communication.
Explain the legal or ethical issues in a practice scenario and recommend an appropriate final action.
Prescription-based problem solving with patient history, professional communication and a safe management plan.
The Pharmacy Board sets the requirements. Ahpra administers registration services and conducts the oral examination on the Board's behalf.
Pharmacy interns generally move from provisional registration, through supervised practice and the registration examinations, to an application for general registration. The written and pharmacy oral exam requirements are only part of the full Ahpra registration pathway.
Use our exam resources for independent speaking practice, then use Ahpra and Pharmacy Board sources for official applications, eligibility, forms, dates and registration decisions.
Read the Ahpra registration guide for pharmacy interns
Understand the Ahpra pharmacy oral exam terminology and process
Obtain the registration needed to undertake supervised practice as a pharmacy intern.
Complete the required training program and approved supervised practice.
Complete the written assessment and the pharmacy oral exam required by the Board.
Apply through the Ahpra registration process once all Board requirements are met.
The site is organised around the pharmacy intern journey: understand the examination, confirm the Ahpra registration pathway, prepare for the next period and practise Part C aloud.
5–30 October 2026. Application status, eligibility, candidate process and a preparation countdown.
Definitive guideWho runs the exam, eligibility, the 35-minute structure and what to expect on the day.
Part CWhat Part C assesses, how references work and how to practise prescription scenarios aloud.
RegistrationThe pathway from provisional registration and supervised practice through examinations to general registration.
Reading model answers silently does not rehearse the spoken, timed part of the examination.
Identify the main safety or practice issue without looking at the answer.
Speak as though an examiner and patient are in front of you.
Compare your decision, reasoning, counselling and follow-up steps.
Find the gaps, then practise again until the structure feels natural.
Focused information for pharmacy interns preparing for the Australian oral examination.
Dates, application status, eligibility and a preparation plan for the next exam period.
5 weeks out · NewA practical week-by-week preparation plan for candidates sitting the October 2026 pharmacy oral exam.
Exam formatA side-by-side guide to the three parts, timings, role-play and reference rules.
Part CPrescription problem solving, communication, references and a practical rehearsal method.
Part C method · NewA five-step framework for turning clinical reasoning into a clear spoken response.
Mock exam · NewSpeak scenarios aloud, use references efficiently and review your performance.
1-on-1 · NewA$249 two-hour individual workshop with three practice exams and detailed feedback.
ReferencesCurrent rules for Part C references, devices, online resources, search engines and AI.
TimingThe 35-minute structure: 10 minutes Part A, 5 minutes Part B and 20 minutes Part C.
After the examRatification, result notification and what happens if a candidate is unsuccessful.
Exam-preparation and clinical content is reviewed by an Australian registered pharmacist. Clinical material is checked against current Australian references before release.
Official exam rules and registration requirements are linked back to Ahpra and the Pharmacy Board so candidates can verify the source directly. The site is independent and does not present its study framework as an official marking rubric.
Website last reviewed: 26 August 2026
Read our review processThe current candidate guide describes a 35-minute oral examination: Part A is 10 minutes, Part B is 5 minutes and Part C is 20 minutes.
Part A covers Primary Healthcare, Part B covers Legal and Ethical Practice, and Part C covers Problem Solving and Communication using a prescription-based scenario.
Current guidance permits references in Part C when instructed by an examiner. References are not permitted in Parts A or B. Search engines and AI-based search functions are prohibited.
Yes. The free Part C sample includes a full prescription scenario. Work through the scenario on the website, then download the model answer, counselling script and independent study rubric free.
No. Australian Pharmacy Exam Tutoring is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by Ahpra or the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
October 2026 pharmacy oral exam: the exam period runs 5–30 October. Applications closed 31 July.
Read the October exam guide