Comprehensive preparation for the OPRA exam, with practice questions and study materials updated for the new format.
All domains covered with emphasis on therapeutics
Proven techniques for exam success
Key concepts and must-know topics
Direct access to registered pharmacists
Enhanced Focus in OPRA
The OPRA exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 2.5 hours. The exam places greater emphasis on therapeutics and practical application of pharmacy knowledge compared to the previous KAPS exam.
OPRA exams are held in March, June, September, and November. Registration typically opens 3 months before each exam date.
The OPRA exam fee was approximately AUD $2,190 as of 2025 (a reduction from the previous KAPS exam fee). APC reviews fees periodically — verify current figures directly with the Australian Pharmacy Council at pharmacycouncil.org.au.
The OPRA exam maintains similar standards to the previous KAPS exam. APC does not publish official headline OPRA pass rates as standalone figures — verify current pass-rate statistics directly with the Australian Pharmacy Council at pharmacycouncil.org.au.
OPRA replaced KAPS in March 2025. Key changes include: 120 MCQs (instead of 200), 2.5 hours duration (same), greater focus on therapeutics and practical application, Rasch scoring methodology, and a lower exam fee (AUD $2,190 vs $2,290).
Comprehensive OPRA preparation aligned with the current exam format