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PSI third-country qualification recognition exam (RCSI)

The PSI third-country qualification recognition exam (RCSI) decides whether PSI grants your licence. MediFlow prepares you specifically for this exam: 400 practice questions across 10 topics, an explanation for every answer and timed mock exams in the real exam format.

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The challenge

The PSI third-country qualification recognition exam (RCSI) decides whether PSI grants your licence.

The exam covers pharmacology, calculations, dispensing and pharmacy law. Textbooks do not tell you what PSI actually asks.
Time pressure in the exam is real, and pacing has to be trained in advance.
The question style is specific: clinical scenarios, best-answer choices and distractors that look right.
Working full time leaves little room to plan revision, and a retake costs months of waiting and another exam fee.
The oral or practical part is hard to practise alone.

How MediFlow solves it

A question bank built on the published content of PSI, organised by topic, so you know what matters.
Timed mock exams in the real exam format train your pace before the real day.
Every answer is explained, including why the other options are wrong.
A study plan up to your exam date tells you what to do each day and brings weak topics back for review.
An AI examiner lets you rehearse the oral or practical part at any time.

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Three steps to exam day

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Try free questions and see the style of the exam.
2
Unlock the package and follow your study plan, topic by topic.
3
Take timed mock exams until your results are stable, then sit the exam.

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What you can check

400 practice questions in 10 topics
Question bank last updated on 30 October 2026

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€34.99 for 3 months of access to this exam. One payment, no subscription, no automatic renewal. Web and app with one account.

Practice material only. MediFlow is independent of PSI and cannot guarantee a result.

Exam at a glance

Questions: not published
Duration: not published
Pass mark: not published
Sections: Part A: pharmaceutical calculations · Part B: applied pharmacy practice, OSCE with practice-based scenarios · One or both parts may be required; no compensation between parts
Exam type: Written and oral/practical
Language: English
Authority: PSI

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 10 modules · 400 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

01Pharmaceutical calculations89 questions · 22.3 % of the bank
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A GP prescribes amoxicillin 375 mg three times daily for a child. The pharmacy stocks amoxicillin oral suspension 250 mg/5 mL. What volume is needed for each dose?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
02Controlled drugs28 questions · 7 % of the bank
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Under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017, in which schedule is morphine sulfate placed?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
03Minor ailments and referral49 questions · 12.3 % of the bank
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A parent finds live head lice in her 7-year-old child's hair. Which treatment is most appropriate to recommend?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
04Patient counselling50 questions · 12.5 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: dosage forms and inhaler technique
- Foundations: the concentration–time curve and receptor types
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A woman starts alendronic acid 70 mg once weekly. Which counselling point is most important?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
05Dispensing and prescription requirements42 questions · 10.5 % of the bank
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A patient presents a prescription for lisinopril dated seven months ago that has never been dispensed. What is the correct action?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
06Professional ethics and code of conduct28 questions · 7 % of the bank
07Drug interactions48 questions · 12 % of the bank
08Pharmacy law and practice regulation15 questions · 3.8 % of the bank
09Medication safety and HPRA38 questions · 9.5 % of the bank
10GMS and community drug schemes13 questions · 3.3 % of the bank

Sample question

From the module Pharmaceutical calculations. Choose an answer to see the explanation.

Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

A GP prescribes amoxicillin 375 mg three times daily for a child. The pharmacy stocks amoxicillin oral suspension 250 mg/5 mL. What volume is needed for each dose?

Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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What you get

Question bank with a detailed explanation for every answer
Timed mock exams in the real exam format, with score report by topic
Personal study plan up to your exam date and review of weak topics
AI tutor that explains any question in plain words
One account for the app (iPhone, iPad) and the browser
AI oral examiner for practising the oral or practical part

From registration to licence

The usual steps with PSI. Details can change; check the current rules with PSI before you register.

Check eligibility and collect your documents (degree, experience, good standing).
Create an account with PSI and submit the application.
Receive the exam eligibility and book a date with the test centre.
Sit the exam. Results usually come within days.
After passing: complete licensing (for example primary source verification) and receive your licence.

Frequently asked questions

How much does PSI third-country qualification recognition exam (RCSI) preparation cost?

€34.99 for 3 months of access to this exam. One payment, no subscription, no automatic renewal.

How long is my access?

Access runs for 90 days from purchase for this exam package.

Where can I buy it?

In the MediFlow Exam Prep app (App Store) or on mediflow.ae. Both unlock the same package for your MediFlow account.

Are these real exam questions?

No. MediFlow writes original questions based on the published exam content. We do not use recalled or leaked exam questions and we are not affiliated with PSI.

Is the exam format up to date?

The format comes from the published information of PSI. Check it with PSI before your exam, as authorities can change it.

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