Pharmacology
The professional core of almost every federal pharmacist paper.
Practice Pharmacology MCQsExam preparation
FPSC Pharmacist Test Preparation
Build the accuracy and pace federal pharmacy recruitment tests demand, with subject-wise MCQs, timed practice and a clear preparation plan.
Exam overview and eligibility
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) recruits for pharmacy-related posts in federal government organisations, for example pharmacist positions in federal hospitals and posts connected with drug regulation. Each post is advertised with its own eligibility criteria, syllabus and selection process.
FPSC recruitment usually starts with an objective written or screening test, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates. Many FPSC tests combine a general section, such as English, with a larger professional section, so check the advertisement for the exact split and prepare for both.
Regulatory and analytical posts put more weight on drug law, quality control and pharmaceutical analysis, while hospital posts lean towards pharmacology and clinical practice. Reading the job description closely tells you which way your paper is likely to tilt.
Who can sit FPSC Pharmacist
- A Pharm-D (or a B.Pharm where the advertisement still accepts it) from a university recognised by HEC.
- Current registration with the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan.
- Age limit, domicile, quota and any experience are set in each advertisement; relaxations follow government rules.
- Apply online through the commission or testing agency named in the advertisement, before its closing date.
The official advertisement for your post is the final word on eligibility; check it before you apply.
Syllabus and subject breakdown
What FPSC Pharmacist covers, subject by subject, in order of how much each one carries. The exam's own blueprint is in "At a glance" where the examining body publishes one.
Pharmaceutics
Formulation, stability and dosage form questions are standard.
Practice Pharmaceutics MCQsPharmaceutical Chemistry
Chemistry fundamentals and identification tests support both hospital and regulatory posts.
Practice Pharmaceutical Chemistry MCQsPharmacokinetics
Short calculation questions are a dependable source of marks for prepared candidates.
Practice Pharmacokinetics MCQsPharmaceutical Analysis
Essential for quality control and regulatory posts: titrimetry, spectroscopy and chromatography.
Practice Pharmaceutical Analysis MCQsBiochemistry
Enzymes, vitamins and metabolism appear in broader professional sections.
Practice Biochemistry MCQsDrug Laws
Federal drug regulation rests on the Drugs Act 1976 and the DRAP Act 2012.
Practice Drug Laws MCQsRegulatory Affairs
Drug registration, licensing and pricing matter for DRAP-linked posts.
Practice Regulatory Affairs MCQsPreparation tips and strategies
A step-by-step plan for FPSC Pharmacist, from first revision to the last mock test.
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Read the advertisement line by line
Identify the professional syllabus, any general sections, the number of posts and the job description. Regulatory and hospital posts need different emphasis.
- 2
Build the professional core first
Spend the first weeks on pharmacology, pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical chemistry, using daily MCQ sets and reviewing every explanation you miss.
- 3
Add analysis and regulation for regulatory posts
For drug-regulation posts, give pharmaceutical analysis, drug laws and regulatory affairs a dedicated week each before returning to mixed practice.
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Weekly timed papers
Sit a full timed paper each week and track your score and time per question. Aim to finish with a few minutes left for flagged questions.
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Prepare the general section separately
If English or another general section is included, practise it in short daily sessions. PharmaPrep covers the pharmacy portion only.
Study resources and recommended books
Everything on PharmaPrep you can use for FPSC Pharmacist, and the standard books to read alongside it.
FPSC Pharmacist practice MCQs
Original questions tagged to this exam, each with the correct answer explained.
Full-length mock tests
Timed papers under exam conditions, with scoring and answer review afterwards.
In-depth study guide
Pharmacy Exam Study Plan
8 cheat sheets
One-page tables and one-liners for last-minute revision.
Subject notes
Short topic notes for the subjects listed above, to read before you practise.
Recommended books
- Katzung, Basic & Clinical Pharmacology (or Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology)Pharmacology carries the most marks in almost every Pakistani pharmacist paper.Short notes and practice
- Aulton's PharmaceuticsDosage forms, physical pharmacy, formulation and stability.Short notes and practice
- Trease and Evans PharmacognosyCrude drugs, constituents and their sources.Short notes and practice
- Foye's Principles of Medicinal ChemistryStructure-activity relationships and drug metabolism.Short notes and practice
- Shargel, Applied Biopharmaceutics & PharmacokineticsPharmacokinetics and dosage calculations.Short notes and practice
- Drugs Act 1976, DRAP Act 2012 and the Pharmacy Act 1967The official texts behind every drug law question; read the sections, not summaries alone.Short notes and practice
Use the latest edition you can get. Books build understanding; the book short notes, MCQs and mock tests turn it into exam speed.
Sample FPSC Pharmacist MCQs
Try a few original practice questions, then continue in the full question bank.
1The federal regulator established under the DRAP Act 2012 is the:
- ADrug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
- BPharmacy Council of Pakistan
- CProvincial Quality Control Board
- DDrug Court
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
The DRAP Act 2012 established the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan as the federal regulator for therapeutic goods. The Pharmacy Council of Pakistan is constituted under the Pharmacy Act 1967 and deals with pharmacy education and registration.
2A drug has a half-life of 6 hours. On repeated dosing, steady state is reached in approximately:
- A6 hours
- B12 hours
- C24 to 30 hours
- D72 hours
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. 24 to 30 hours
Steady state is reached after about four to five half-lives regardless of the dose, so 4–5 × 6 hours is roughly 24–30 hours. Changing the dose alters the steady-state level, not the time taken to reach it.
3Which HPLC mode uses a non-polar stationary phase with a polar mobile phase?
- ANormal-phase
- BReversed-phase
- CIon-exchange
- DSize-exclusion
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. Reversed-phase
Reversed-phase HPLC, typically a C18 column with water–methanol or water–acetonitrile, is the most widely used mode in pharmaceutical analysis. Normal-phase HPLC uses a polar stationary phase with a non-polar mobile phase.
Cheat sheets for FPSC Pharmacist
One-page tables and one-liners to revise before a mock test or the night before the exam.
FPSC Pharmacist FAQs
What is the FPSC pharmacist test pattern?
FPSC sets the pattern for each advertised post. Recruitment usually begins with an objective test and ends with an interview. Check the advertisement for the number of questions, any general section and the minimum passing marks.
Which subjects should I focus on for FPSC pharmacy posts?
Start with pharmacology, pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical chemistry. For regulatory or quality control posts, add pharmaceutical analysis, drug laws and regulatory affairs.
Does PharmaPrep prepare me for the English section?
No. PharmaPrep covers the pharmacy and professional portion. Prepare any English or general section separately.
Are these FPSC past papers?
No. The questions are original practice material covering the subjects federal pharmacy tests draw on. We do not publish or claim to hold official papers.