Question 1

What is the PTCE passing score?

Accepted Answer

The PTCE passing scaled score is 1,400 on a scale of 1,000 to 1,600. The exam has 90 multiple-choice questions (80 scored + 10 unscored) and you have 1 hour 50 minutes to complete it. The exam fee is $129.

Question 2

What topics are on the PTCE 2026 exam?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 PTCE covers four knowledge domains: Medications (35%), Federal Requirements (18.75%), Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (23.75%), and Order Entry and Processing (22.5%). New for 2026, the Federal Requirements section includes DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act) content.

Question 3

What are the PTCE eligibility requirements?

Accepted Answer

To take the PTCE, you must complete a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program OR have 500+ hours of pharmacy technician work experience. You must also be at least 18, disclose any criminal history, and comply with PTCB policies.

Question 4

How many times can I retake the PTCE?

Accepted Answer

You can retake the PTCE up to 4 times: no waiting period before attempts 2-3, but a 6-month waiting period before attempt 4. After 4 attempts, you must provide evidence of additional preparation before being approved to retest.

Question 5

What changed on the PTCE for 2026?

Accepted Answer

Starting January 2026, the PTCE includes DSCSA content, rebalanced domain weights (Federal Requirements increased from 12.5% to 18.75%, Medications reduced from 40% to 35%), and some topics were removed including narrow therapeutic index drugs and non-sterile compounding details.

Question 6

Is this free PTCE prep as good as paid courses?

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Our content covers the same PTCB exam outline as paid courses that cost $99-300+. We provide comprehensive coverage of all four knowledge domains including the new 2026 DSCSA content. All study materials are free forever, plus 10 free AI interactions daily.

Question 7

What's included for free?

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All study guides, practice questions, and explanations are completely free. We also include 10 AI-powered questions daily. For unlimited AI assistance, you can upgrade to Pro.

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Why is the content free?

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OpenExamPrep was founded by Ran Chen, a CFP® who passed multiple financial exams and believes quality exam prep shouldn't cost hundreds of dollars. With AI, we can create quality content at scale and make it accessible to everyone.

Question 9

Is the content up to date?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our content is aligned with the latest exam outlines and updated regularly. Last update: January 2026.

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Chapter 2: Federal Requirements

Chapter 3: Patient Safety and Quality Assurance

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