The results of the common registration assessment for pharmacists, held jointly by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI), have been published.
Duncan Rudkin, Chief Executive of the GPhC, said:
“I’d like to congratulate all those candidates who have passed the registration assessment after sitting this summer.
“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 judgments 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.”
There is a full explanation of how answers are marked and how results are awarded on our website.
See the registration assessment page
The charity Pharmacist Support can provide help with mental health and wellbeing.
Go to the Pharmacist Support website
Candidates do have the right to appeal a result. There are strict criteria for appeals to be considered.
For information on appeals and nullifications, please see our guide
Further information and statistics
Table 1: June 2025 summary statistics
| Candidates | Number | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of candidates | 2,913 | 100 |
| Overall pass | 2,247 | 77 |
| Overall fail | 666 | 23 |
Table 2: Breakdown of statistics - All candidates (2,913 total)
| Candidates | Number | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| Number of first-time sitters | 2,503 | 86 |
| Number of second-time sitters | 269 | 9 |
| Number of third-time sitters | 141 | 5 |
| First-time sitters - pass | 2,016 | 80 |
| Second-time sitters - pass | 142 | 53 |
| Third-time sitters - pass | 89 | 63 |
Table 3: Registration assessment results for previous years (summer sittings)
| Registration year | Total sitting | Total passing | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,776 | 2,081 | 75% |
| 2023 | 2,805 | 2,150 | 77% |
| 2022 | 2,697 | 2,147 | 80% |
| 2021 | 2,907 | 2,371 | 82% |
| 2019 | 2,942 | 2,128 | 72% |
Notes to editors
- For successful candidates there is information on registration on the applying to register as a pharmacist webpage
- For unsuccessful candidates there is information, including a guidance document, on next steps as well as help and support in the results and registration section of the June 2025 assessment webpage