What is PharmaQuest?
Where Pharmaceutical knowledge meets competition
PharmaQuest is the 4th annual pharmacy knowledge quiz championship part of CPHI South East Asia 2026. It's designed to inspire, connect, and challenge pharmacy students from across Thailand and the ASEAN region.
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Build a platform for pharmacy students to showcase their knowledge and teamwork skills
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Connect future pharmacists with Thailand's pharmaceutical industry ecosystem
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Foster collaboration between government, private sector, and academia
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Represent Thailand in an international ASEAN friendship match
Who can join PharmaQuest?
Eligibility Requirements
Pharmacy students
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Pharmacy program at any recognized university in Thailand. All year levels welcome.
Teams of 3
Each team must consist of exactly 3 members. All participants must be active students at the time of registration.
University representation
Teams representing a single university will be eligible for university-level selection. Mixed-university teams compete in the general pool.
Entry journey
Awards Timeline
16 April – 16 May 2026
Registration open
Submit your team of 3. All current pharmacy degree students are welcome. No year-level restriction
30 May 2026
Online Qualifying Round
Individual MCQ exam 30 questions, 3 points each, 20 minutes. All team members tested simultaneously via online platform. Top 40 teams advance.
8 July 2026
On-Site Finals at CPHI SEA 2026
All on-site rounds held at the Pharma Quest Room, Ground Floor, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. 5 knockout rounds from Top 40 to the Grand Champion.
8 July 2026
PharmaQuest International Friendship Match
Thailand's top 2 teams compete against international delegations from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China, and Taiwan. Questions in English.
How it works
Competition Format
From online qualifiers to the grand final stage every round is designed to test speed, precision, and teamwork.
→ Individual MCQ, 30 questions
→ 3 points per question, 90 pts total
→ 20 minutes to complete
→ Team scores combined
→ Top 40 teams advance
→ Team-based MCQ competition
→ 10 questions, 30 sec per question
→ Highest-scoring 8 teams advance
→ Live at CPHI South East Asia 2026
→ 8 teams split into groups A, B, C, D
→ Open-ended questions buzz to answer
→ 7 questions per group match
→ Missed answer passes to opponent
→ Group winners advance
→ 4 teams in groups A & B
→ 7 open-ended questions each match
→ Speed buzzer format
→ Top 2 teams proceed to the Grand Final
→ 15 open-ended questions
→ Buzz-in speed format
→ Forfeit rule if answered incorrectly
→ First team to score 8 points wins
International Friendship Match
Thailand's Champion and 1st Runner-up compete against teams from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China, and Taiwan — in English. A unique opportunity to test your skills on the international stage and build a lasting professional network across Southeast Asia.
Rewards
Compete for over ฿120,000 in total prizes plus educational scholarships for every on-site team.
฿30,000
Grand Champion
Thailand National Winner
฿12,000
1st Runner-up
National semi-final
฿9,000
2nd Runner-up
×2 Awards available
฿3,000
On-site Participation
Education subsidy for every team reaching on-site rounds (excl. prize winners)
Organised in collaboration
Co-organising Partners
PharmaQuest is proudly co-organised by Thailand's leading pharmaceutical institutions.
