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Key Facts: CSPT Exam
75
Total Questions
60 scored + 15 unscored
1,400
Passing Score
Scaled (1,000-1,600)
1h 50m
Exam Duration
PTCB
$199
Exam Fee
PTCB ($50 app + $149 exam)
53%
Compounding Procedures
Largest domain
Annual
Recertification
10 CE hours + attestation
The CSPT exam has 75 questions (60 scored + 15 unscored) in 1 hour 50 minutes with a passing score of 1,400 (scaled, 1,000-1,600 range). Four domains: Sterile Compounding Procedures (53%), Facilities and Equipment (22%), Medications and Components (17%), and Handling/Packaging/Storage/Disposal (8%). Requires active PTCB CPhT plus sterile compounding education or 3 years CSP experience. Annual recertification required.
About the CSPT Exam
The CSPT (Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician) exam validates advanced competency in sterile compounding procedures, facilities and equipment management, medication knowledge, and handling/packaging/storage/disposal of compounded sterile preparations. Requires active PTCB CPhT credential.
Questions
75 scored questions
Time Limit
1 hour 50 minutes
Passing Score
1,400 (scaled, 1,000-1,600 range)
Exam Fee
$199 (PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) / Pearson VUE)
CSPT Exam Content Outline
Sterile Compounding Procedures
Aseptic technique, garbing/PPE, hand hygiene, cleaning/disinfecting, hazardous drug compounding, parenteral nutrition, pharmacy calculations, media fill testing
Facilities and Equipment
Primary engineering controls (LAFW, BSC, CAI), secondary engineering controls, ISO classification, HEPA filtration, environmental monitoring
Medications and Components
Drug names/classifications, high-alert/NTI medications, stability factors, beyond-use dating (BUD), compatibility, routes of administration
Handling, Packaging, Storage, and Disposal
Labeling requirements, hazardous drug handling/disposal, packaging supplies, storage conditions, sharps disposal
How to Pass the CSPT Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 1,400 (scaled, 1,000-1,600 range)
- Exam length: 75 questions
- Time limit: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Exam fee: $199
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- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CSPT certification?
CSPT (Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician) is a PTCB certification for pharmacy technicians specializing in sterile compounding. It validates competency in aseptic technique, USP <797> compliance, hazardous drug handling, facilities management, and sterile preparation calculations.
How many questions are on the CSPT exam?
The CSPT exam has 75 questions (60 scored + 15 unscored) in 1 hour 50 minutes. The passing score is 1,400 on a scaled score range of 1,000-1,600. Sterile Compounding Procedures is the largest domain at 53%.
What are the prerequisites for the CSPT exam?
You must hold an active PTCB CPhT credential. Then either: Pathway 1 — PTCB-recognized sterile compounding education/training + 1 year full-time CSP experience; or Pathway 2 — 3 years full-time CSP experience within the last 8 years. A supervisor must sign a competency attestation form.
How often must I recertify the CSPT?
CSPT requires annual recertification with 10 compounding-specific CE hours and a competency attestation signed by a qualified supervisor. The renewal fee is $20 for CSPT-only or included with CPhT renewal.
How should I prepare for the CSPT exam?
Plan for 60-100 hours of study over 4-8 weeks. Focus on Sterile Compounding Procedures (53%). Master aseptic technique, garbing procedures, hazardous drug compounding with CSTDs, and pharmacy calculations. Study USP <797> requirements and ISO classifications.