DHA Exam for Pharmacists
Everything pharmacists need to pass the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensing exam in United Arab Emirates — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The DHA pathway for pharmacists
Every GCC authority licenses pharmacists through a Prometric MCQ built around clinical pharmacy, pharmacology and pharmaceutical calculations. Retail chains and hospital groups both require the licence before issuing an offer letter, so most candidates clear the exam from their home country first.
The exams lean heavily on clinical judgement — drug interactions, dosing in renal/hepatic impairment, patient counselling points — rather than industrial pharmacy or pharmaceutics theory.
Licenses every healthcare professional practising in the Emirate of Dubai — physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and allied health. Read the full DHA licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the DHA exam tests for pharmacists
Eligibility for pharmacists (DHA)
- BPharm / PharmD or equivalent pharmacy qualification
- Registration with your home-country pharmacy council
- Typically 1–2 years post-qualification experience
- Good Standing Certificate no older than 6 months
Requirements vary by title tier — run the free eligibility check to see exactly where you stand before spending on Dataflow.
DHA licensing process, step by step
- 1
Create Sheryan account
Register on Sheryan (DHA's unified professional portal) with your Emirates ID or passport.
- 2
Dataflow verification
Submit degree, transcripts, licence, experience letters and Good Standing for primary source verification. Takes 4-8 weeks.
- 3
Book Prometric exam
Once Dataflow clears, DHA issues an Eligibility ID. Book your slot on Prometric — Dubai, home country or any international centre.
- 4
Pass the exam
Score at or above the DHA cut-off for your title level (typically 60%). Result is instant on-screen.
- 5
Employer sponsorship & activation
A DHA-licensed facility submits your activation request. Licence issued within days.
DHA Exam FAQs for Pharmacists
What is the passing score for the DHA exam for pharmacists?›
The DHA (Dubai Health Authority) exam pass mark is 60% (title-dependent). The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the DHA pharmacist exam cost?›
The DHA exam fee is $240 – $280. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full DHA licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the DHA exam for pharmacists?›
150 MCQs, single best answer, completed in 3 hours. The paper for pharmacists focuses on clinical pharmacology and therapeutics (largest section) and related clinical areas.
Can I take the DHA pharmacist exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once DHA issues your eligibility, you can book any authorised Prometric centre worldwide — most candidates sit the exam in their home country before travelling.
How long does DHA licensing take for pharmacists?›
On average 8-16 weeks end-to-end, including Dataflow verification (the longest single step), eligibility review, the exam itself and licence issuance.
What should pharmacists study for the DHA exam?›
High-yield areas include: clinical pharmacology and therapeutics (largest section); pharmaceutical calculations and dose adjustments; drug interactions and adverse-effect management; otc counselling and responding to symptoms. Chapter-wise MCQ practice with explanations is the fastest way to find and close your weak areas.
Ready to pass the DHA exam?
Practice with chapter-wise DHA-style MCQs for pharmacists — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.