CPM Exam Update: Two Sittings Announced for 2026
Posted on: Tuesday 29 July 2025
We are very pleased to announce that for the first time, the Certificate in Pharmaceutical Medicine (CPM) examination will be offered twice within the calendar year in 2026.
2026 Examination Dates
- March – Booking window: 17 November 2025 to 12 January 2026
- September – Booking window to open in June 2026
This expanded schedule offers greater flexibility for candidates planning their development in the field of pharmaceutical medicine.
Exam Support
The DPM Training Programme offers an MCQ Exam Revision Course (Module 7) for those taking the CPM. In 2026, this module will run in both January and August to support candidates preparing for either sitting of the CPM exam.
Bookings will open towards the end of the year. If you are taking Module 7 in August 2025, please note that the core content will remain broadly similar in January 2026.
"This is a meaningful step forward for those wanting to pursue the CPM. By offering the exam twice a year from 2026, we're giving candidates greater flexibility to plan their professional development in a way that suits their individual circumstances.
We hope this change makes the process more accessible and manageable. I'm very proud that FPM continues to evolve to better support those building careers in this vital field.”
