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NHRA (Bahrain) Licensing Guide for Pharmacists

Official 2025–2026 NHRA (Bahrain) licensing pathway for pharmacists: fees (BHD 190 – BHD 210), passing score (60%), exam pattern (100 MCQs, 150 minutes (2.5 hours)), DataFlow checklist, and free practice questions.

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Exam Pattern & Passing Score

Updated 2026-09-11

Official Exam Title	NHRA Bahrain Pharmacist Licensure Examination
Passing Score Threshold	60%
Total Questions & Format	100 MCQs (Computer-Based Test (Prometric), Single Best Answer)
Exam Duration	150 minutes (2.5 hours)
Permitted Attempts	Up to 3 attempts
Licensing Jurisdiction	Kingdom of Bahrain (Mehan portal)

Official Fee Structure & Estimated Budget

Approx. Converted Rates

The total investment to obtain your NHRA (Bahrain) license includes authority credentialing, document verification via DataFlow, and the Prometric CBT seat fee:

Expense Component	Official Cost	Estimated USD / INR Reference
Authority Application & Credentialing	BHD 20 (~$53 USD)	Paid online during registration
DataFlow Primary Source Verification (PSV)	BHD 80 – BHD 100 (~$212 – $265 USD)	Includes education, license & employment
Prometric CBT Examination Fee	BHD 90 (~$238 USD / ₹20,000 INR)	Paid to Prometric at seat reservation
Total Estimated Budget	BHD 190 – BHD 210	$503 – $556 USD (₹42,000 – ₹47,000 INR)

*Note: Currency exchange rates fluctuate. Exact Prometric booking fees vary slightly depending on international bank processing and local taxes.

Exam Blueprint & Topic Distribution

Questions on the NHRA (Bahrain) Pharmacist examination are distributed across the following core clinical categories:

Clinical Pharmacy (40%)

Calculations (25%)

Dispensing & Pharmacology (20%)

Bahrain Laws (15%)

Required Documents for DataFlow & Eligibility

Ensure you possess clear, color-scanned copies of the following documents before initiating your primary source verification (PSV):

Degree certificate in Pharmacy (B.Pharm, Pharm.D, or M.Pharm)
Pharmacy Council registration certificate / practicing license
Official academic transcripts from accredited university
Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) from Pharmacy Council
Experience certificate showing minimum 2 years in hospital, retail, or clinical pharmacy

Prometric Test Centers & Candidate Scheduling

Once your NHRA (Bahrain) eligibility number is generated, you can schedule your examination on Prometric.com at any authorized testing center worldwide. Popular testing centers for Gulf candidates include:

India & Kerala

Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad

Pakistan & Philippines

Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Manila, Cebu City

Middle East (GCC)

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Muscat, Manama

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the NHRA (Bahrain) Pharmacists exam?

The official passing score for the NHRA (Bahrain) Pharmacist exam is 60%. Candidates are assessed on a scaled scoring system across all blueprint domains.

How much does the NHRA (Bahrain) Pharmacists exam cost?

The estimated total cost is BHD 190 – BHD 210 ($503 – $556 USD / approx. ₹42,000 – ₹47,000 INR). This includes the initial authority credentialing fee (BHD 20 (~$53 USD)), DataFlow Primary Source Verification (BHD 80 – BHD 100 (~$212 – $265 USD)), and the Prometric CBT booking fee (BHD 90 (~$238 USD / ₹20,000 INR)).

How many questions are on the NHRA (Bahrain) Pharmacist exam, and how long does it take?

The exam consists of 100 MCQs administered over 150 minutes (2.5 hours) in a Computer-Based Test (Prometric), Single Best Answer format.

Where can I take the NHRA (Bahrain) Prometric examination?

The exam can be scheduled at any authorized Prometric testing center worldwide, including test centers in India (Kerala: Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram; Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai), Pakistan (Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi), the Philippines (Manila, Cebu), and across the GCC.

What is the DataFlow Primary Source Verification (PSV) process?

DataFlow verifies your educational credentials, council registration licenses, certificates of good standing, and employment experience letters directly with the issuing institutions. You must obtain a positive DataFlow PSV report to receive your exam eligibility letter.