Frequently Asked Questions & Testing Guidelines (CPhT)
Authoritative guidance on state testing vendors, clinical training hours, examination registration, passing scores, and license reciprocity.
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Testing Vendors
NNAAP • Prometric • NHA
Passing Standard
70% – 80% Target
Reciprocity
All 50 States
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What is the passing score for the PTCB PTCE exam?
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The Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) is scored on a scaled range from 1000 to 1600. A passing score is 1400 or higher.
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Can a Pharmacy Technician give advice to patients about over-the-counter medications?
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No. Clinical counseling and drug consultations are strictly restricted to licensed pharmacists. If a patient asks about drug interactions, side effects, or OTC recommendations, the technician must immediately refer them to the pharmacist.
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What are DEA Controlled Substance Schedules?
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Controlled substances are classified by abuse potential: Schedule I (illicit drugs with no accepted medical use, e.g., heroin); Schedule II (high abuse potential, severe dependence, e.g., oxycodone, fentanyl; no refills allowed); Schedule III (moderate abuse, e.g., buprenorphine, ketamine); Schedule IV (low abuse, e.g., alprazolam, zolpidem); and Schedule V (lowest abuse, e.g., low-dose codeine cough syrups).