Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE) — Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination from PTCB is the computer-based test for the CPhT credential: 90 multiple-choice questions, 80 scored and 10 unscored, in a 1 hour 50 minute exam. Results are reported on a scale from 1,000 to 1,600 and 1,400 is the passing score. SummitCert's portal helps you prepare with explained questions on the four content areas of the outline, flashcards, a timed mock exam and progress tracking by area.
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Your full practice pool — 350 questions total, written to mirror the real exam blueprint, with full answer explanations for every question.
Including Medications, Federal Requirements, Patient Safety and Quality Assurance, and more.
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Covering every key term, concept, and framework you're expected to know.
Hand-picked walkthroughs and explainers organized by topic.
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See your accuracy by domain, spot weak areas early, and follow a built-in study schedule.
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Topics you'll drill
4 core topics pulled straight from the real question bank.
- Medications
- Federal Requirements
- Patient Safety and Quality Assurance
- Order Entry and Processing
PTCE Pharmacy Technician exam requirements & cost
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The PTCE has 90 multiple-choice questions, of which 80 are scored and 10 are unscored and not identified, in a 1 hour and 50 minute exam (PTCB). The passing scaled score is 1,400 on a possible range of 1,000 to 1,600; you see an unofficial result on screen and the official result follows within about three weeks. The content outline has four areas: Medications 35 percent, Federal Requirements 18.75 percent, Patient Safety and Quality Assurance 23.75 percent, and Order Entry and Processing 22.5 percent (PTCE Content Outline v1.4, effective January 6, 2026). The passing scaled score for the PTCE is 1,400, on a possible score range of 1,000 to 1,600. PTCB states that the cost to apply for CPhT certification and take the PTCE is $129. The content outline spreads questions across 4 areas; the largest are Medications (35.0%); Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (23.8%); Order Entry and Processing (22.5%). The full list of areas and weights is on the portal exam page. You qualify through a PTCB-recognized education or training program (or one finished within 60 days of applying; a pharmacy degree can substitute) or through at least 500 hours of pharmacy technician work experience; you must reside in the United States or its territories and disclose any criminal history and Board of Pharmacy actions.
PTCE Pharmacy Technician exam blueprint
Real domain weighting from the certifying body's own published exam syllabus.
- Medications35%
- Federal Requirements18.8%
- Patient Safety and Quality Assurance23.8%
- Order Entry and Processing22.5%
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