Medical Tests PTCE : Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam

Exam Code: PTCE
Exam Name: Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
Updated: Oct 12, 2026
Q & A: 316 Questions and Answers

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Medical Tests PTCE Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	PTCB
Exam Name:	Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
Exam Number:	PTCE
Exam Format:	Multiple-choice
Exam Price:	USD 129
Certificate Validity Period:	2 Years (Renewable with CE)
Real Exam Qty:	90 (80 scored, 10 unscored)
Related Certifications:	CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician)
Available Languages:	English
Passing Score:	1400 (Scaled Score)
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Computer-based (Online proctored or In-person at Pearson VUE)
Pre Condition:	Completion of a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program OR 500 hours of equivalent work experience as a pharmacy technician.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://ptcb.org/credentials/certification/certified-pharmacy-technician

Medical Tests PTCE Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Federal Requirements	15%	- Controlled substance and non-controlled prescription records - DEA and FDA schedules, requirements, and forms - Restricted drug programs and Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) - Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) - Prescription processing requirements
Order Entry and Processing	22.5%	- Days supply, quantity, dose, and refills - Sig codes, abbreviations, medical terminology, and symbols - Pharmacy billing and reimbursement (e.g., Third-party plans, Medicare Part D, prior authorization) - Formulas, calculations, ratios, proportions, conversions - Electronic health records and pharmacy information systems
Medications	35%	- Generic names, brand names, and classifications of medications - Drug stability (e.g., oral suspensions, insulins, reconstitutables, injectables, vaccinations) - Therapeutic duplications - Strengths/doses, dosage forms, routes of administration, special handling and administration instructions, and duration of drug therapy - Common or severe medication side effects, adverse effects, and allergies - Proper storage of medications (e.g., temperature, light, humidity) - Indications of medications - Common or life-threatening drug interactions and contraindications
Patient Safety and Quality Assurance	27.5%	- Types of prescription errors - Event reporting procedures (e.g., medication errors, adverse effects, product integrity, MedWatch, VAERS) - Medication safety practices - Proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials (e.g., chemotherapy) - Infection prevention procedures and cleaning standards

PTCE Exam FAQ — Your Shining Point

How much is the PTCE exam fee, and what score do I need to pass?

USD 129 per attempt, 1400 (Scaled Score) to pass. Retakes cost the full fee, so review targeted — mark your weak spots in the 316 practice questions for the PTCE exam at BraindumpsPrep.

What topics are tested in the PTCE exam?

The Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification blueprint spans 4 domains — including Order Entry and Processing (22.5%), Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (27.5%), Federal Requirements (15%). The complete outline above lists every subtopic; our material includes the latest exam content for each.

Are there prerequisites for the PTCE exam?

Completion of a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program OR 500 hours of equivalent work experience as a pharmacy technician. Eligibility rules change over time, so verify the current requirements on the official page (official PTCE exam page) before registering.

What is the Medical Tests PTCE certification exam?

The Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification is Medical Tests's certification exam for Medical Examination, at the Mid-Level level. The certificate is your shining point — an important element in how employers evaluate you. Related credentials include CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician).

Can I try the Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification material free first?

Yes — download the free Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification demo and check the accuracy and clearness yourself. Purchases include 365 days of free updates by email; renew afterward at 50% off.

What if I fail, and when do I receive my files?

As an electronic product, the Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification material reaches your email about a minute after successful payment — we verify your information to avoid mistakes, and you start reviewing at once, with 24/7 help if nothing arrives within 2 hours. If you fail the corresponding PTCE exam within 60 days of purchase, we refund the full amount: send a scanned enrollment slip plus the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, processed within 7 days. Excluded: exams within 3 days of purchase, candidate names that don't match the payer, and free or expired products. Or exchange for two equal-value products free.

How long is the PTCE exam, and how many questions does it include?

120 minutes for 90 (80 scored, 10 unscored) questions. Build pacing in the BraindumpsPrep SOFT or APP test engine — simulation makes the real clock familiar.

Medical Tests Pharmacy Technician Certification Sample Questions:

Question #1

According toUSP Chapter <800>, appropriateeye and face protectionmust be worn in which of the following scenarios involvingany hazardous drug?

A. Disinfecting a surface
B. Counting out tablets
C. Refrigerating a compound
D. Cleaning a spill

Reveal Solution Discussion 0

Correct Answer: D 🗳️