Union pharmacy students score Tennessee’s top NAPLEX pass rate

The Union University College of Pharmacy’s class of 2022 received a 92 percent pass rate for first-time attempts on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination, giving Union the highest pass rate in Tennessee and 12th highest nationally.

It’s the fourth straight year for Union to have the highest pass rate among Tennessee’s six pharmacy schools. The average pass rate in Tennessee was 78 percent in 2022, while the national average was 80 percent for all graduates from programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

“I am extremely proud of our students and their exceptional performance on the NAPLEX,” said Sheila Mitchell, founding dean of the Union College of Pharmacy. “These pass rates are a testament to the hard work of our students, as well as the outstanding education provided by our faculty and clinical preceptors. The NAPLEX scores reinforce our commitment to providing the best possible education and opportunities for our students.”

Union pharmacy students’ performance on the NAPLEX over the past decade ranks Union among the top 10 nationally out of 141 programs.