For pharmacists seeking licensure in the Gulf, passing the pharmacy Prometric exam is a mandatory step — whether you are applying for DHA or MOH in the UAE, SCFHS in Saudi Arabia, or OMSB in Oman. Each authority uses either Prometric or Pearson VUE to deliver its licensing assessment, testing your clinical knowledge, pharmaceutical skills, and professional ethics before you can legally practice.

Understanding the exact DHA pharmacy exam syllabus — and how it differs from SCFHS, OMSB, and MOH — is the most important step before you begin your preparation. Study the wrong topics, and you waste weeks. Study the right ones with the right structure, and you pass on the first attempt.

This guide covers everything in one place — the complete pharmacy Prometric exam syllabus for every major Gulf licensing authority, how each exam is structured, what topics carry the most weight, and how to prepare effectively for both Prometric and Pearson VUE formats.

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DHA Exam for Pharmacist (Dubai):

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA), in collaboration with Prometric, conducts licensing examinations for pharmacy professionals aspiring to work in Dubai.

To practice as a pharmacist in Dubai, passing the DHA exam is mandatory. A minimum of two years of relevant experience is required to be eligible for the exam.

The DHA conducts exams for three main pharmacy-related categories:

• Pharmacists
• Clinical Pharmacists
• Pharmacy Technicians

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Steps to Schedule the DHA Exam:

1. Generate a DHA Unique ID:

• Visit the Dubai Health Authority website.
• Use the self-assessment tool to provide details of your qualifications and experience.
• If you meet the criteria, a DHA unique ID will be generated.

2. Schedule the Exam:

• Use the DHA unique ID on the Prometric website to obtain an eligibility number.
• Schedule your DHA exam on the Prometric website using this eligibility number.
• By following these steps, you can successfully schedule and prepare for the DHA exam to pursue a pharmacy career in Dubai.

DHA Exam Syllabus for Different Categories:

1. Pharmacists/Clinical Pharmacists

Syllabus: For Pharmacists and Clinical Pharmacists, the syllabus is the same; the complete syllabus is split into 10 major topics, which are as follows:

1. Toxico​logy
2. Pregnancy and Lactation
3. Pediatrics
4. Geriatrics
5. Pharmacy Calculation and Compounding
6. Pharmacokinetics
7. Pharmaceutical Care and Disease State Management
8. Medication Safety
9. Over-the-Counter Medication
10. Pharmacy Law and Ethics

Exam Pattern: The pharmacists’ and Clinical pharmacists’ exam pattern is the same. The DHA exam includes 150 MCQs, which need to be solved in 165 minutes.

Passing Marks:  To pass the exam, Clinical Pharmacists need a minimum of 70% marks, while Pharmacists require a minimum of 60%.

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2. Pharmacy Technician

Syllabus: The DHA exam syllabus for Pharmacy Technicians is notably less extensive when compared to the syllabus for the Pharmacists and Clinical Pharmacists categories.

1. Pharmacy Calculation
2. Pharmacy Compounding
3. Over-the-Counter Medication
4. Medication Safety
5. Pharmacy Law and Ethics
6. Chronic Illness
7. Material Management

Pattern: 150 minutes No. of Questions: 100, Pass Score: 55%

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Oman Exam for Pharmacists (OMSB):

The Oman Pharmacists Exam (OMSB) is administered by the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) in collaboration with Pearson VUE. This partnership ensures a standardized and reliable testing process for pharmacists seeking licensure in Oman.

An “Eligibility ID” is not required to schedule the Oman Pharmacists exam. Candidates can book the exam directly through the Pearson VUE website after completing registration, without needing to register on the OMSB government website.

Exam Structure and Content for Different Categories:

1. Pharmacists

The OMSB exam for pharmacists is now conducted by Pearson VUE and features a revised syllabus. The latest syllabus includes topics and their respective weight percentages, outlined below:

1. Patient-centered care and pharmacotherapeutics – 30%
2. Pharmacy practice – 10%
3. Quality and safety (good manufacturing practice, patient safety, and personnel safety) 10%
4. Pharmaceutical sciences – 10%
5. Ethics, regulations, and professionalism – 5%
6. Research and evidence-based practice – 5%
7. Public health and health outcomes – 5%
8. Communication skills – 5%
9. Pharmacy management and administration – 5%
10. Pharmaceutical calculations – 15%

Exam Pattern:  Consists of 100 MCQs with a time limit of  2.5 hours.
Passing Marks: A minimum of 60% marks is required to clear the exam.

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2. Pharmacy Assistants

1. Pharmacy Practice – 35%
2. Quality and Safety – 5%
3. Pharmaceutical Sciences – 10%
4. Ethics, regulation, and professionalism – 10%
5. Basic statistics – 5%
6. Public health and health promotions – 5%
7. Communication skills – 5%
8. Pharmacy management and supply chain – 10%
9. Pharmaceutical calculations – 15%

Exam Pattern:  Consists of 100 MCQs with a time limit of  2.5 hours.
Passing Marks: A minimum of 60% marks is required to clear the exam.

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Qatar Exam for Pharmacists (DHP, MOPH):

The Qatar Exam for Pharmacists is administered by the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) under the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH).

Similar to the OMSB exam, an eligibility number is not required to schedule the Qatar Prometric exam. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of working experience to apply.

Syllabus: The complete syllabus for the Qatar Prometric exam is divided into 4 major topics, which are as follows:

1. Basic Biomedical Sciences – 15 Questions
2. Pharmaceutical Sciences – 53 Questions
3. Social/Behavioral/Administrative Sciences – 30 Questions
4. Clinical Sciences – 52 Questions

Exam Pattern: Consists of 150 MCQs with a time limit of 3 ½ hours.
Passing Mark: A minimum of 60% marks is required to clear the exam.

Saudi Exam for Pharmacists (SCFHS):

The exam is overseen by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) and administered by Prometric. To schedule the Saudi Prometric exam, you must first complete your Primary Source Verification (PSV) through the DataFlow Group.

Once you receive the final DataFlow report, you need to register on the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) website to obtain an eligibility number. With this eligibility number, you can then schedule your Saudi Prometric exam.

Syllabus: The Saudi Prometric exam syllabus and topic-wise weightage of pharmacy are the same as DHA.

1. Toxicology – 5%
2. Pregnancy and Lactation – 5%
3. Pediatrics – 5%
4. Geriatrics -5%
5. Pharmacy Calculation and Compounding -15%
6. Pharmacokinetics – 5%
7. Pharmaceutical Care and Disease State Management – 35%
8. Medication Safety – 5%
9. Over-the-Counter Medication- 10%
10. Pharmacy Law and Ethics -10%

Exam Pattern: Consists of 100 MCQs with a time limit of 2.5 hours.
Passing Marks: A minimum of 55% marks is required to clear the exam.

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Tips to Prepare Effectively for Gulf Pharmacy Licensing Exams (DHA, OMSB, MOH, SCFHS & Others)

1. Understand the Exam Format & Syllabus Clearly
   Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and key topics covered, such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacy, OTC Medications, Medication Safety, Ethics, and Regulations.

2. Focus on Case-Based MCQs
   Gulf exams—especially OMSB and SCFHS—emphasize clinical scenario-based questions. Don’t limit your prep to theory alone; practice short clinical vignettes that test your real-world decision-making.

3. Review Core Topics
   Focus on essential subjects like Pharmacokinetics, Drug Interactions, Calculations, and Disease Management, as these are frequently tested across all Gulf exams.

4. Stay Updated with Guidelines
   Know the latest drug safety updates, storage conditions, expiry rules, and dispensing protocols, which are highly relevant for both theory and applied case questions.

5. Practice Ethical & Regulatory Scenarios
   Expect MCQs on patient confidentiality, informed consent, and regulatory compliance, especially in exams like DHA and MOH.

6. Use High-Quality Practice Tests
   Take full-length, timed practice tests designed according to the latest DHA, OMSB, MOH, and SCFHS exam patterns.

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