Healthcare · Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
The national certification for pharmacy technicians: medications, federal requirements, patient safety and order entry.
Questions last checked against the official sources on October 6, 2026.
The real exam at a glance
- Questions
- 90 multiple choice (80 scored)
- Time
- 1 hour 50 minutes
- Score
- Scaled 1000–1600, pass 1400
- Body
- PTCB
What you'll practise
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What does DAW code 2 mean?
- The patient requested the brand-name product
- Substitution allowed
- Generic dispensed
- The prescriber requires the brand-name product (substitution not allowed)
Show the answer
A. The patient requested the brand-name product — Patients often pay the cost difference.
Sample questions by topic (in English)
- Domain 1: Medications — Brand and generic names
- Domain 1: Medications — Drug classes
- Domain 1: Medications — Side effects and contraindications
- Domain 1: Medications — Dosage forms and administration
- Domain 2: Federal Requirements
- Domain 3: Patient Safety and Quality Assurance
- Domain 4: Order Entry and Processing
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Questions about the PTCE
Is this the official PTCE?
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What is the real PTCE like?
Questions: 90 multiple choice (80 scored). Time: 1 hour 50 minutes. Score: Scaled 1000–1600, pass 1400. Body: PTCB.
How is my practice marked?
Instantly. You see your score against the pass mark, and an explanation for every question — including the ones you got right.
Can I take it on my phone?
Yes. The whole mock exam works on a phone, and your progress is saved in your browser.
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One sitting, real timing, then your score against the pass mark.
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