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PTCE prep for pharmacy chains and hospital pharmacies
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam is the PTCB exam for Certified Pharmacy Technicians. We don't sell prep for it yet. If your staff will sit it, tell us how many and when. We build what firms ask for.
What is the format of the PTCE?
| Questions | 90 multiple choice (80 scored, 10 unscored)PTCB CPhT page |
|---|---|
| Time | 1 hour 50 minutes of exam timePTCB CPhT page |
| Pass mark | Scaled score of 1,400, on a range of 1,000 to 1,600PTCB CPhT page |
| Fee | US$129PTCB CPhT page |
| Eligibility | A recognized training program, or at least 500 hours of equivalent workPTCB CPhT page |
Facts checked November 9, 2026. These details can change, so check the source before you book. If a detail is missing, we did not find it.
Why would a firm pay for PTCE prep?
Our opinion, with no outside source
PTCB sells its own practice exam, and large chains may run their own training. We would need to show we do better on explanations.
Questions firms ask
How many questions are on the PTCE?
90 multiple choice (80 scored, 10 unscored). Source: PTCB CPhT page.
How long is the PTCE?
1 hour 50 minutes of exam time. Source: PTCB CPhT page.
What is the pass mark for the PTCE?
Scaled score of 1,400, on a range of 1,000 to 1,600. Source: PTCB CPhT page.
How much does the PTCE cost?
US$129. Source: PTCB CPhT page.
Can my firm buy PTCE prep from Prep to Pass today?
Not yet. We build the exams that firms ask for. Tell us how many people will sit it and when.
Is Prep to Pass linked to PTCB?
No. Prep to Pass is independent and has no link to PTCB.