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Pharmacy Technician Practice Test Practice Questions

PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) — Work through this free pharmacy technician practice test with PTCB practice questions on pharmacy law, medication safety, calculations, inventory, and prescription processing. Every answer includes an explanation, so you understand the why and not just the letter.

90
Total Questions
1 hour 50 minutes
Time Limit
1,400 (scale 1,000-1,600)
Passing Score
$129
Registration Fee

Free Sample Questions

Here are 5 free sample questions from our full bank of 540+ Pharmacy Technician Practice Test practice questions. Try them out below — click "Show Answer" to reveal the correct response and explanation.

1

A prescription for a Schedule IV controlled substance was written today. Under federal law, how may it be refilled?

AIt cannot be refilled under any circumstances
BUnlimited refills for up to 12 months
CUp to 3 refills within 3 months
DUp to 5 refills within 6 months of the date written
2

Which of the following is classified as a high-alert medication that needs extra safeguards, like independent double checks?

AAcetaminophen
BHeparin
CDocusate
DLoratadine
3

A prescription calls for amoxicillin suspension 250 mg/5 mL. The dose is 500 mg three times daily for 10 days. What total volume should be dispensed?

A300 mL
B150 mL
C100 mL
D30 mL
4

A pharmacy receives a shipment of insulin pens that must be refrigerated. What is the correct storage temperature range?

A-25 to -10 degrees C
B8 to 15 degrees C
C2 to 8 degrees C
D15 to 25 degrees C
5

A prescription reads: 'Take 2 tablets by mouth twice daily.' The pharmacy dispenses 60 tablets. What is the days' supply?

A30 days
B15 days
C10 days
D20 days

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About the Pharmacy Technician Practice Test

Format & Structure

Total Questions
90
Time Limit
1 hour 50 minutes
Format
Computer-based, multiple choice

Scoring & Cost

Passing Score
1,400 (scale 1,000-1,600)
Registration Fee
$129

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam?

The PTCE is the national certification test from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Passing it earns you the CPhT credential, which many employers and states require or prefer. It checks that you can support pharmacists safely in retail, hospital, and other settings.

How many questions are on the PTCE?

The PTCE has 90 multiple-choice questions, and 80 of them are scored. The other 10 are unscored pretest items, and you won't know which ones they are. You get 1 hour and 50 minutes to finish.

What topics does the PTCE cover?

The content is split into four domains: Medications, Federal Requirements, Patient Safety and Quality Assurance, and Order Entry and Processing. Medications carries the biggest share. Expect pharmacy tech certification questions on drug classes, laws, error prevention, and pharmacy math.

What score do I need to pass?

The PTCE is scored on a scale of 1,000 to 1,600, and 1,400 is the passing score. Your result is scaled, so it isn't a simple percentage of correct answers. You'll see a pass or fail result right after you finish at the testing center.

How much does the PTCE cost?

The exam fee is $129 as of 2026. Some employers reimburse it, so ask before you pay out of pocket. Rescheduling or retaking will cost extra.

Can I use a calculator on the PTCE?

Yes, an on-screen calculator is built into the test software. You still need to know the formulas, though, because the calculator won't set up the problem for you. Practice ratio-proportion, days' supply, and dilution problems by hand first.

How should I use pharmacy technician practice questions?

Do a short set each day and read every explanation, even for the ones you got right. Track which domain trips you up most, then spend extra time there. Mixing law, safety, and math questions in one session mimics the real test better than studying one topic at a time.

How soon can I retake the PTCE if I don't pass?

You can retake it, but PTCB limits attempts. You wait 60 days before a second try and 6 months before later attempts, and there's a cap of four total attempts. Use the gap to rebuild your weakest domains.

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