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PTCB Pharmacy Technician Exam Prep — 300 PTCE Flashcards + Free Mock
300 PTCE cards for top-200 drugs, sig codes, and pharmacy math — pairs with the 2026 printable study guide PDF.
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Free practice test
Free PTCB Practice Test 2026 | 90-Question PTCE Mock
Same PTCB Pharmacy Technician exam — run the linked 90-question timed check for topic scoring and a pass/no-pass report before you buy the deck.
Take free 90-question PTCB Pharmacy Technician practice testSample cards
Prinivil — generic name, class, and primary use
Generic: Lisinopril. Class: ACE inhibitor. Primary use: hypertension and heart failure. Key note: dry cough is a common side effect.
Common brand names for Lisinopril
Prinivil and Zestril. Class: ACE inhibitor. Useful when the prescription uses the brand name but the pharmacy dispenses generic Lisinopril.
Norvasc — generic name, class, and primary use
Generic: Amlodipine. Class: CCB (dihydropyridine). Primary use: hypertension and angina. Key note: peripheral edema.
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30-page printable PTCE study guide for the January 2026 blueprint — domain-weighted chapters, 80-question practice exam, and print-ready cheat sheets.
Product facts
- Cards
- 300
- Coverage
- Top 200 drugs, sig codes, pharmacy math, DEA schedules, federal law, and dispensing workflow
- Format
- .apkg
- Price
- $11 USD
- Checkout
- Gumroad
- Exam cycle
- January 2026 PTCE / pharmacy technician review
- Delivery
- Digital download through Gumroad
Coverage by exam topic
| Topic | Exam weight | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Top 200 Drugs | Core PTCE topic | Brand ↔ generic ↔ class with primary use |
| Sig Codes & Abbreviations | Core PTCE topic | Common U.S. pharmacy abbreviations |
| Pharmacy Math | Core PTCE topic | Days supply, conversions, ratio/proportion problems |
| Federal Law & Safety | 18.75% (2026) | DEA schedules, HIPAA, recalls, DSCSA traceability |
| Order Entry & Inventory | Core PTCE topic | Dispensing workflow, labeling, handling basics |
Exam facts
Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
The PTCE (Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam) is the certification exam administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) in the United States. This page gives exam structure, the 2026 content outline, high-yield facts, and independent UniPrep2Go study products (not official PTCB material).
- Questions
- 90 multiple-choice (80 scored + 10 unscored pretest)
- Time
- 1 hour 50 minutes exam time (~2 hours total with 5-minute tutorial and 5-minute post-exam survey)
- Passing score
- 1,400 scaled score
- Scoring
- 1,000–1,600 scaled score
- Delivery
- In-person at Pearson VUE test centers nationwide (PTCE online proctoring suspended December 12, 2025)
- Administered by
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Medications | 35.00% |
| Federal Requirements | 18.75% |
| Patient Safety and Quality Assurance | 23.75% |
| Order Entry and Processing | 22.50% |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- January 2026 outline weights: Medications 35%, Federal Requirements 18.75%, Patient Safety and Quality Assurance 23.75%, Order Entry and Processing 22.50% (PTCE Content Outline v1.4, August 2024).
- Federal Requirements increased from 12.5% and Medications decreased from 40% versus the pre-January 2026 PTCE content outline.
- Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) traceability is listed under Federal Requirements (section 2.6) in the January 2026 outline.
- The January 2026 PTCE Content Outline does not include dedicated compounding or alligation knowledge areas.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- DEA Schedule II drugs: no refills permitted; a new prescription is required each time (e.g., oxycodone, amphetamines, methylphenidate).
- DEA Schedules III–IV: up to 5 refills within 6 months if authorized.
- The five rights of medication safety: right patient, drug, dose, route, time.
- High-alert medications include insulin, anticoagulants, opioids, and chemotherapy agents.
- Refrigerated vaccine storage range: 2–8 °C with documented daily minimum and maximum temperatures.
- Days supply = quantity dispensed ÷ doses per day.
- IV flow rate (mL/hr) = total volume ÷ infusion time in hours.
- Percent strength: % w/v = grams per 100 mL; % w/w = grams per 100 g.
- Weight conversion: 1 kg = 2.2 lb (divide pounds by 2.2 for kilograms).
- DSCSA requires traceability of prescription drugs through the supply chain.
Common Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) questions
Straight answers to the questions candidates usually search before buying prep or booking the exam.
What score do you need to pass the PTCE?
A scaled score of 1,400 on a 1,000–1,600 scale. Only 80 of the 90 questions are scored; 10 are unscored pretest items.
How many questions is the PTCE and how long is it?
90 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour 50 minutes of testing time.
What are the PTCE knowledge domains for 2026?
Medications (35%), Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (23.75%), Order Entry and Processing (22.5%), and Federal Requirements (18.75%).
Is compounding still on the PTCE?
The January 2026 PTCE Content Outline (effective January 6, 2026) does not include dedicated compounding or alligation knowledge areas.
How is days supply calculated on the PTCE?
Days supply = quantity dispensed ÷ doses per day.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at ptcb.org/credentials/certification/certified-pharmacy-technician/. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
More about PTCB Pharmacy TechnicianStudy tips, positioning, and how this deck compares
PTCB / PTCE exam prep
Front-load brand/generic pairs, sig abbreviations, DEA schedules, DSCSA, and days-supply math — aligned to the January 2026 PTCE blueprint. Pair with the printable study guide for domain chapters and an 80-question practice exam; drill 10–15 cards per shift on your phone.
Built for: Pharmacy technician candidates, pharmacy tech students, career changers preparing for the PTCE, and technicians who want daily brand/generic and sig-code recall on their phone.
Covers: Top 200 drugs, sig codes, pharmacy math, DEA schedules, federal law, and dispensing workflow.
- Spaced-repetition flashcards
- 300 exam-focused flashcards
- Topic coverage table and samples on this page
- Linked free 90-question practice test
How this deck compares
PTCE rewards drug names, sig codes, and math speed — not 2,000 low-yield cards. Three hundred validated prompts beat a mega-pack when you have 15 minutes between fills.
| Approach | Typical size | Tradeoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Free community decks | 1,000–3,000 |
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| Budget mega-packs | 1,000+ |
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| This deck | 300 exam-focused flashcards |
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PTCB Pharmacy Technician study guide
What is inside
Roughly 300 prompts organized for the January 2026 PTCE: top 200 brand/generic pairs, common sig codes (q.d., b.i.d., p.r.n.), days-supply calculations, DEA schedules, DSCSA traceability basics, recall and error-prevention workflow, and federal law. Math cards use the short integer setups the exam favors — no alligation or compounding (removed from the 2026 outline).
Shift-friendly study plan with the study guide
**Start:** Take the [free 90-question PTCB mock](/mock-exams/ptcb-pharmacy-technician-mock) for domain-weighted baseline scores. **Weeks 4–3:** Read Medications and Federal Requirements chapters in the [PTCB Study Guide 2026](/decks/ptcb-study-guide-2026); 15 Anki cards per shift. **Week 2:** Take the guide's 80-question practice exam; drill missed domains in Anki only. **Final week:** Print cheat sheets from the guide; mixed Anki review — 10–15 cards per shift.
Pitfalls this deck targets
Technicians miss look-alike/sound-alike pairs, misread sig abbreviations, and forget schedule II storage rules. Cards repeat high-error pairs the 2026 blueprint emphasizes.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) & product FAQ
What score do you need to pass the PTCE?
A scaled score of 1,400 on a 1,000–1,600 scale. Only 80 of the 90 questions are scored; 10 are unscored pretest items.
How many questions is the PTCE and how long is it?
90 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour 50 minutes of testing time.
What are the PTCE knowledge domains for 2026?
Medications (35%), Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (23.75%), Order Entry and Processing (22.5%), and Federal Requirements (18.75%).
Is compounding still on the PTCE?
The January 2026 PTCE Content Outline (effective January 6, 2026) does not include dedicated compounding or alligation knowledge areas.
How is days supply calculated on the PTCE?
Days supply = quantity dispensed ÷ doses per day.
Is this official PTCB material?
No. This is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PTCB, the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, NHA, FDA, or DEA.
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