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Want to work as a pharmacist in Dubai? You must pass the DHA Pharmacist Exam first. The DHA exam is a computer-based test. It is run by the Dubai Health Authority. You cannot get a Dubai pharmacy licence without passing it.
This page gives you two free DHA pharmacist exam sample questions for 2026. All questions have answers and clinical explanations. Topics covered include pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and drug interactions.
If you're unfamiliar with the DHA exam process, start with our complete guide to the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Exam.
The DHA Pharmacist Exam has 150 MCQs. That is the only question type. There are no essays or practical tests. You get 72 seconds per question. That is 180 minutes in total.
Practising MCQs helps you in four ways:
If you want a detailed breakdown of the exam structure, topics, and scoring system, check the complete DHA pharmacist exam syllabus and pattern before starting your preparation.
Here are the key details of the DHA Pharmacist Exam in 2026.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (Prometric) |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs |
| Time Allowed | 180 minutes (72 seconds per question) |
| Passing Score | 60% — you need 90 correct answers out of 150 |
| Negative Marking | None — always attempt every question |
| Attempts Allowed | Up to 3 |
| Score Validity | 1 year from the date of passing |
| Exam Fee | AED 2,800 – AED 3,200 |
Want to know more about costs? See our detailed guide on DHA exam fees in Dubai.
These 10 MCQs are based on the latest DHA Prometric exam syllabus Core Concepts. Each question includes the correct answer and a short clinical explanation.
A. Age
B. Gender
C. Drug combination
D. Ethnicity
A. Ferrous gluconate
B. Vit. C
C. Folic acid
D. Folic acid and Vitamin B12
A. Erythromycin
B. Sulfacetamide
C. Cefixime
A. Oral contraceptives
B. Surgical
C. Danazol
D. Estrogen
A. Iron sucrose
B. Ferrous gluconate
C. Vitamin B12
A. Beta-blockers
B. Calcium channel blockers
C. ACE inhibitors
D. Loop diuretics
A. Glycogenolysis
B. Gluconeogenesis
C. Glycogenesis
D. Ketogenesis
A. Retrospective cohort study
B. Prospective cohort study
C. Randomized controlled trial
D. Non-randomized controlled trial
A. Health literacy
B. Cultural competency
C. Communication skills
D. Professional communication
A. Cost-utility analysis
B. Cost-benefit analysis
C. Cost-minimization analysis
| Q.No | Answer Key | Eplanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D. Ethnicity | ACE inhibitors increase bradykinin → angioedema; higher incidence in African American patients. |
| 2 | D. Folic acid and Vitamin B12 | Megaloblastic anemia is due to folate or B12 deficiency → both should be treated to prevent neurological damage. |
| 3 | A. Erythromycin | Macrolides are safer alternatives in pregnancy when penicillin cannot be used. |
| 4 | C. Danazol | Danazol suppresses ovarian hormone production. This reduces endometrial growth and relieves pain faster than other options. |
| 5 | B. Ferrous gluconate | Oral iron is first-line when injections are refused; iron sucrose is IV only. |
| 6 | C. ACE inhibitors | ACE inhibitors reduce intraglomerular pressure → slow progression of kidney damage. |
| 7 | C. Glycogenesis | Explanation: Insulin promotes glucose storage as glycogen → anabolic effect. |
| 8 | A. Retrospective cohort study | Explanation: Retrospective studies rely on memory → higher risk of recall bias. |
| 9 | A. Health literacy | Health literacy is the ability to understand and use health information for decisions. |
| 10 | Cost-minimization analysis | Used when outcomes are equal → compares only costs, simplest method. |
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These 10 Case-Based MCQs are based on the latest DHA Prometric exam syllabus. Each question includes the correct answer and a short clinical explanation.
A. Amoxicillin
B. Ciprofloxacin
C. Nitrofurantoin
D. Cephalexin
A. Continue ACE inhibitor
B. Switch to ARB
C. Add diuretic
D. Stop all drugs
A. Activated charcoal only
B. N-acetylcysteine
C. Dialysis
D. Vitamin K
A. Oral contraceptives
B. Surgical
C. Danazol
D. Estrogen
A. Hypertension
B. Renal failure
C. Asthma
D. Anemia
A. Protein binding
B. Enzyme induction
C. Renal excretion
D. Drug antagonism
A. Salmeterol
B. Salbutamol
C. Prednisolone
D. Montelukast
A. DIC
B. HIT
C. ITP
D. Hemophilia
A. Low dose
B. Narrow therapeutic index
C. Allergy
D. Drug tolerance
A. Atropine
B. Naloxone
C. Flumazenil
D. Diazepam
| Q.No | Answer Key | Eplanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B. Ciprofloxacin | Ciprofloxacin inhibits CYP enzymes → increases warfarin levels → bleeding risk. |
| 2 | B. Switch to ARB | ACE inhibitors increase bradykinin → cough. ARBs do not. |
| 3 | B. N-acetylcysteine | NAC restores glutathione → prevents liver damage. |
| 4 | B. Sodium channel blockade | Phenytoin stabilizes neuronal membranes via Na⁺ channel inhibition. |
| 5 | B. Renal failure | Metformin accumulates in renal impairment → lactic acidosis. |
| 6 | B. Enzyme induction | Rifampicin induces CYP enzymes → decreases drug levels. |
| 7 | B. Salbutamol | Short-acting β2 agonists are rescue drugs. |
| 8 | B. HIT | Immune-mediated platelet destruction due to heparin. |
| 9 | B. Narrow therapeutic index | Small dose changes → toxicity risk. |
| 10 | A. Atropine | Blocks muscarinic effects of acetylcholine. |
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The DHA pharmacist exam tests 10 topic areas. The two highest-weighted areas are:
