DHA Pharmacist Exam

Exam format

Computer-based, multiple-choice questions with a single best answer, delivered at authorised test centres.

All figures are indicative and reflect published information at the time of writing. The binding format is the one stated in your booking confirmation.

Topic weights

The authority does not publish percentage weights. The figures below are MediFlow study weights for the pharmacist examination, derived from the official blueprints of other Gulf regulators.

• Clinical pharmacy practice and OTC≈ 28 %
• Pharmacotherapy by organ system≈ 24 %
• Pharmaceutics and compounding≈ 12 %
• Pharmacy law and ethics≈ 11 %
• Pharmacokinetics≈ 9 %
• Drug interactions and safety≈ 8 %
• Pharmaceutical calculations≈ 8 %

How to register

Applications are submitted online through Sheryan. The steps below follow the usual sequence; the authority may request additional documents for your title.

1. 1

   Check that your qualification and post-graduate experience meet the DHA requirements for your professional title.

2. 2

   Create an account on Sheryan and submit your application with degree certificates, licences, experience letters and identity documents.

3. 3

   Complete primary source verification of your documents when requested, usually through DataFlow.

4. 4

   Once the authority confirms that you may sit the exam, book a date and test centre with Prometric.

5. 5

   After passing, complete the remaining licensing steps. In most cases the licence is activated through a healthcare employer.

Typical timeline

Durations depend on the authority, the completeness of your documents and the response time of your universities and former employers. The order of steps is usually the same.

1. 01

   Preparation of documents

   Gather certificates, transcripts, licences and experience letters. Incomplete or inconsistent documents are the most common cause of delay.

2. 02

   Verification

   Primary source verification contacts each issuing institution directly. This is often the longest phase and runs independently of your exam preparation.

3. 03

   Exam eligibility and booking

   When DHA confirms eligibility, you book with Prometric. Use the waiting time for structured revision and timed mock exams.

4. 04

   Result and licence

   Results are usually released shortly after the exam. With a pass, the licence or eligibility letter can be issued and later activated with an employer.

Frequently asked questions