SHA Exam for Pharmacists
Everything pharmacists need to pass the Sharjah Health Authority (SHA) licensing exam in United Arab Emirates — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The SHA 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.
The newest UAE regulator — separate from MOHAP for Sharjah-based private and government facilities. Read the full SHA licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the SHA exam tests for pharmacists
Eligibility for pharmacists (SHA)
- 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.
SHA licensing process, step by step
- 1
SHA account & file
Register through the SHA portal or a sponsoring Sharjah facility.
- 2
Dataflow verification
Standard PSV report submitted to SHA.
- 3
Prometric MCQ
Sit the SHA-blueprinted Prometric assessment for your cadre.
- 4
Licence issuance
Practice permit issued after exam pass and facility linking.
SHA Exam FAQs for Pharmacists
What is the passing score for the SHA exam for pharmacists?›
The SHA (Sharjah Health Authority) exam pass mark is 60%. The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the SHA pharmacist exam cost?›
The SHA exam fee is $180 – $260. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full SHA licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the SHA exam for pharmacists?›
100 – 150 MCQs, completed in 2 – 3 hours. The paper for pharmacists focuses on clinical pharmacology and therapeutics (largest section) and related clinical areas.
Can I take the SHA pharmacist exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once SHA 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 SHA licensing take for pharmacists?›
On average 10-16 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 SHA 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 SHA exam?
Practice with chapter-wise SHA-style MCQs for pharmacists — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.