OBJECTIVE:To study the content and feature of licensed pharmacist qualification examination abroad in order to provide the evidence for the reform of licensed pharmacist qualification examination in China.METHODS:The relevant literature was referred to and a comprehensive analysis was made.RESULTS &CONCLUSION:Strict control over the inclusion criteria in the examination should be strengthened in China.The content and the types of questions should be adjusted to test the real competency of the examinees.The targeting role of the examination should be reinforced,and monitoring as well evaluating system should be established to upgrade the degree of openness.Foreign graduated pharmacological students and pharmacists should be allowed for licensed pharmacist qualification examination in China and registered.The association of licensed pharmacists should play its full potentials.