GPhC Pass Rates 2019 to 2026: Every Sitting in One Table

The June 2026 GPhC registration assessment pass rate was 83%, the best summer result since 2021. November sittings always come in lower, usually between 56% and 66%, mostly because around half the people sitting are resitting.

By Umar Majid · 9 Nov 2026

The June 2026 GPhC registration assessment had a pass rate of 83%, with 2,748 of 3,326 candidates passing. That's the highest summer figure since 2021. Every sitting since 2019 is in the table below, followed by what the numbers tell you about how to prepare.

We update this page every results day. The November 2026 results are due on 16 December 2026.

Every sitting since 2019

Sitting	Candidates	Passed	Pass rate
June 2026	3,326	2,748	83%
November 2025	1,174	722	61.5%
June 2025	2,913	2,247	77%
November 2024	1,146	667	58%
June 2024	2,776	2,081	75%
November 2023	1,067	700	66%
June 2023	2,805	2,150	77%
November 2022	937	525	56%
June 2022	2,697	2,147	80%
November 2021	959	584	61%
July 2021	2,907	2,371	82%
March 2021	2,666	2,353	88%
November 2019	1,057	731	69%
June 2019	2,942	2,128	72%

The usual 2020 sittings didn't go ahead because of COVID-19. The March 2021 sitting was for the delayed 2020 cohort, which is why 2021 has two summer figures.

How do first-time sitters compare with resitters?

The overall pass rate hides a big gap between the two groups.

Sitting	First time	Second time	Third time
June 2026	85%	59%	65%
June 2024	77%	53%	59%
June 2022	not published here	54%	65%

In June 2026, 2,526 of the 3,326 candidates were sitting for the first time.

What do the numbers tell you?

1. There's no quota

The GPhC doesn't pass a fixed percentage of candidates. The Board of Assessors sets the passing standard for each sitting, and everyone who reaches it passes. You're measured against a standard, not against the person at the next desk.

So a high pass rate doesn't mean the exam was "easy" that year, and a low one doesn't mean it was harsh. It mostly reflects who sat it and how well prepared they were.

2. November is lower because of who sits it

In November 2025, only around half the candidates were sitting for the first time. Resitters pass at a lower rate, so the overall figure drops. If you're sitting in November for the first time, that overall number isn't a prediction for you.

3. Resits are harder than first attempts

Second-time sitters passed at 59% in June 2026, against 85% for first-timers. That's not because resitters are less able. Usually they've repeated the same revision approach that didn't work the first time, often while working full time with less support.

If you need to resit, change the method, not just the hours. Our guide on what to do if you failed the GPhC exam goes through how.

4. Where you train makes a difference

In June 2024, trainees who did their foundation year only in community pharmacy had a 68% pass rate. Hospital-only trainees passed at 89%, and those on cross-sector hospital and GP placements at 93%.

Community trainees are every bit as capable. The gap usually comes down to protected study time, structured teaching and how busy the training site is. If you're in community pharmacy, you need a revision structure that works around a demanding rota from the start of the year, not just the final few months.

5. You have to pass both parts on the same day

You need the pass mark in Part 1 (calculations) and Part 2 (clinical and law) at the same sitting. A strong Part 2 won't make up for a weak Part 1. In June 2025, the pass marks were 24 out of 40 for Part 1 and 79 out of 120 for Part 2.

What should you do with this as a trainee?

Start early. The trainees who struggle are rarely the least able. They tend to be the ones who started late or revised without a plan.

Practise calculations little and often, because Part 1 is predictable. Our breakdown of the 9 GPhC calculation types shows what comes up.

Read the Board of Assessors feedback published after each sitting. It lists the themes candidates found hardest, such as drug interactions, rounding and supply quantities.

And know your dates. The next sitting you can apply for is Tuesday 15 June 2027, and the rest are in GPhC exam dates 2027.

Common questions

What was the GPhC pass rate in June 2026? 83%. 2,748 of the 3,326 candidates passed.

Why is the November pass rate lower? Around half of November candidates are resitting, and resitters pass at a lower rate than people sitting for the first time.

Is there a fixed pass rate? No. The Board of Assessors sets a passing standard for each sitting, and everyone who meets it passes.

What was the pass mark? It changes every sitting. In June 2025 it was 24/40 for Part 1 and 79/120 for Part 2.

How many attempts do I get? Three at most, within the time limit for applying to register.

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