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A patient picks up a new prescription for amoxicillin 500 mg three times daily. The patient profile lists a documented allergy to penicillin with rash. What is the most appropriate first step for the pharmacy technician?

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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: PEBC PhT Exam

150

Total MCQ Items

PEBC Part I structure (120 graded + 30 pretest)

200 min

Total Testing Time

Two 75-question sets × 100 minutes

CAD $575

Part I Application Fee

PEBC examination dates and fees page

53%

Distribution Weight

PEBC 2026 Blueprint Chart

2026

Blueprint Year

PEBC Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Exam Blueprint Chart 2026

PEBC lists Part I (MCQ) as 150 questions delivered in two 75-question sets of 100 minutes each (200 minutes total), with 120 graded items and 30 unscored pretest items. The 2026 blueprint weights Providing Care: Distribution at 53%, Clinical Care at 17%, and Professionalism at 13%. The Part I application fee is CAD $575. Scoring is criterion-referenced and the passing cut-score is not publicly disclosed. Source: PEBC Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Examination Blueprint Chart 2026.

Sample PEBC PhT Practice Questions

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1A patient picks up a new prescription for amoxicillin 500 mg three times daily. The patient profile lists a documented allergy to penicillin with rash. What is the most appropriate first step for the pharmacy technician?
A.Dispense the prescription because amoxicillin is not penicillin
B.Flag the prescription and refer to the pharmacist before processing further
C.Counsel the patient to take diphenhydramine if a rash develops
D.Cancel the prescription and tell the patient to call the prescriber
Explanation: Amoxicillin is a penicillin-class antibiotic, so a documented penicillin allergy is a clinical issue that must be addressed by the pharmacist before dispensing. Flagging the prescription and referring it to the pharmacist for clinical assessment is within the pharmacy technician's scope under the NAPRA Professional Competencies and is the safe, correct action.
2While processing a prescription, the technician notices the patient is already taking warfarin and the new prescription is for ciprofloxacin. What is the appropriate technician action?
A.Dispense the ciprofloxacin and remind the patient to monitor for bruising
B.Process the prescription and refer the interaction concern to the pharmacist for clinical review
C.Refuse to fill the prescription due to a major drug interaction
D.Suggest the patient stop the warfarin while taking the antibiotic
Explanation: Ciprofloxacin can potentiate the anticoagulant effect of warfarin, raising INR and bleeding risk. The technician's role is to identify the interaction (a Distribution/Clinical Care competency) and refer it to the pharmacist for therapeutic assessment. The technician does not counsel on therapy or change therapy.
3A patient brings in a prescription for metformin 500 mg twice daily. The technician notices the patient is also taking another prescription for metformin XR 1000 mg once daily that was filled last week. What is the most appropriate action?
A.Fill the new prescription as written
B.Identify the potential therapeutic duplication and refer to the pharmacist
C.Tell the patient to choose which one to take
D.Document the duplication and dispense both medications
Explanation: Two metformin products represent a therapeutic duplication that could lead to overdose, GI side effects, or hypoglycemia risk. Identifying duplications during prescription review and referring to the pharmacist is a core technician competency under Providing Care.
4A 4-year-old child is prescribed amoxicillin suspension 250 mg/5 mL, dose 200 mg three times daily. What dose volume should the technician verify on the prescription label?
A.2 mL three times daily
B.4 mL three times daily
C.5 mL three times daily
D.8 mL three times daily
Explanation: Using the ratio 250 mg / 5 mL = 50 mg/mL: 200 mg ÷ 50 mg/mL = 4 mL per dose. This calculation skill (ratio strength to volume) is part of Distribution/Clinical Care competencies.
5A patient asks the technician what they can take for a mild headache. The patient takes ramipril and ASA 81 mg daily. What is the appropriate technician action?
A.Recommend ibuprofen because it is more effective than acetaminophen
B.Refer the OTC selection to the pharmacist for assessment
C.Recommend regular-strength acetaminophen 500 mg
D.Suggest the patient double their daily ASA dose
Explanation: Recommending an OTC product to a patient on chronic medications requires clinical assessment of interactions and contraindications (e.g., NSAID + ACE inhibitor + ASA increases renal/bleeding risk). Self-care recommendations are pharmacist activities under NAPRA; technicians refer the patient to the pharmacist.
6A prescription reads 'levothyroxine 100 mcg po daily' for a patient. The technician sees the prescriber wrote '0.1 mg' on the original script. Are these doses equivalent?
A.No, 0.1 mg is 10 mcg
B.Yes, 0.1 mg equals 100 mcg
C.No, 0.1 mg is 1000 mcg
D.Yes, both are equal to 50 mcg
Explanation: 1 mg = 1000 mcg, so 0.1 mg = 100 mcg. The doses are equivalent. Verifying unit conversions on prescription labels is a core technician competency to prevent dispensing errors.
7A prescription is presented for sildenafil 50 mg as needed. The patient profile shows the patient is taking nitroglycerin spray for angina. What should the technician do?
A.Dispense the sildenafil and counsel on timing
B.Flag the contraindication to the pharmacist immediately
C.Tell the patient to stop using nitroglycerin
D.Reduce the sildenafil dose to 25 mg
Explanation: PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil) combined with nitrates (nitroglycerin) can cause severe, life-threatening hypotension. This is a major contraindication that must be flagged to the pharmacist immediately. Identifying contraindications and escalating to the pharmacist is a Providing Care competency.
8A pediatric patient weighing 18 kg is prescribed acetaminophen 15 mg/kg per dose. The available product is 80 mg/mL infant drops. What volume should the label indicate per dose?
A.1.7 mL
B.2.7 mL
C.3.4 mL
D.5.0 mL
Explanation: Dose = 18 kg × 15 mg/kg = 270 mg. Volume = 270 mg ÷ 80 mg/mL = 3.375 mL, rounded to 3.4 mL. Weight-based pediatric calculations are essential Distribution skills.
9A patient with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 25 mL/min) brings in a new prescription for ibuprofen 400 mg three times daily. What is the appropriate technician action?
A.Process and dispense as written
B.Flag to the pharmacist due to renal precaution with NSAID use
C.Substitute naproxen as an alternative
D.Counsel the patient to drink extra water with the medication
Explanation: NSAIDs reduce renal blood flow and can worsen renal function in CKD. The technician should flag the prescription for pharmacist clinical review. Identifying patient-specific factors (renal function) that affect therapy is part of Providing Care.
10A prescription reads 'metoprolol tartrate 50 mg po BID'. The patient profile shows a separate active prescription for metoprolol succinate 100 mg po daily. What is the most appropriate action?
A.Dispense both prescriptions
B.Flag to the pharmacist as a possible therapeutic duplication
C.Cancel the new prescription
D.Inform the patient they can choose one
Explanation: Metoprolol tartrate (immediate-release) and succinate (extended-release) are the same drug in different salt/release forms. Concurrent prescriptions could indicate intended switch or unintended duplication. The technician flags it for pharmacist clarification.

About the PEBC PhT Exam

The PEBC Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Examination is the national licensure exam for pharmacy technicians in Canada. It has two parts: Part I is a 150-question MCQ (120 graded + 30 unscored pretest items, delivered in two 75-question sets of 100 minutes each), and Part II is an Objective Structured Performance Examination (OSPE) that assesses applied skills at simulated stations. Both parts are mapped to the NAPRA Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice and the 2026 PEBC blueprint. Successfully passing both parts earns the PEBC Certificate of Qualification, which is the gateway to provincial regulator registration. Our practice content simulates Part I (MCQ).

Questions

150 scored questions

Time Limit

200 minutes (2 × 100-min sets)

Passing Score

Criterion-referenced (cut-score not publicly disclosed)

Exam Fee

CAD $575 (PEBC (Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada))

PEBC PhT Exam Content Outline

17%

Providing Care — Clinical Care

Patient assessment support, prescription review for clinical issues, drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplication, OTC and self-care triage within technician scope.

53%

Providing Care — Distribution

Prescription processing and refills, dispensing accuracy, controlled-substance handling under the CDSA, narcotic counts, sterile and non-sterile compounding basics, dosage calculations (mg, mL, ratio, IV drip rates), inventory management, and third-party billing.

6%

Knowledge and Expertise

Drug classes, INN/brand names common in Canada, indications, common dose ranges, common adverse effects, and product knowledge supporting safe distribution.

5%

Communication and Collaboration

Patient and caregiver communication, interprofessional collaboration with pharmacists and prescribers, documentation, and effective handoffs.

6%

Leadership and Stewardship

Workflow management, training and supervising assistants/students, resource stewardship, and continuous quality improvement in the dispensary.

13%

Professionalism

NAPRA scope of practice, ethics, PIPEDA and provincial privacy law, confidentiality, accountability, and regulatory compliance specific to Canadian pharmacy practice.

How to Pass the PEBC PhT Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Criterion-referenced (cut-score not publicly disclosed)
  • Exam length: 150 questions
  • Time limit: 200 minutes (2 × 100-min sets)
  • Exam fee: CAD $575

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

PEBC PhT Study Tips from Top Performers

1Allocate roughly half your study time to Distribution — it is 53% of Part I and includes processing, accuracy checks, compounding, and calculations
2Drill dosage calculations daily: mg-to-mL conversions, ratio strengths, mL/hr IV drip rates, and pediatric weight-based dosing in SI units
3Memorize the NAPRA Model Standards of Practice for Pharmacy Technicians — independent vs shared activities are tested under Professionalism
4Learn controlled-substance handling under Canada's Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA): narcotic counts, recordkeeping, and safekeeping
5Review PIPEDA and provincial privacy obligations — confidentiality scenarios show up in Professionalism and Communication items
6Practice in 75-question, 100-minute timed blocks to mirror the two-set structure of the live exam

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on PEBC Part I (MCQ)?

PEBC Part I has 150 multiple-choice questions delivered in two sets of 75 items each. Of the 150, 120 are scored and 30 are unscored pretest items used to calibrate future exams. Candidates do not know which items are pretest.

How long is the PEBC Pharmacy Technician Part I exam and what does it cost?

Each 75-question set is 100 minutes, for 200 minutes of total testing time. The Part I application fee is CAD $575 (Part II OSPE is billed separately at approximately CAD $1,215).

What does the 2026 PEBC blueprint cover?

Part I MCQ weights are: Providing Care — Distribution 53%, Providing Care — Clinical Care 17%, Professionalism 13%, Knowledge and Expertise 6%, Leadership and Stewardship 6%, and Communication and Collaboration 5%. Items map to the NAPRA Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.

What is Part II (OSPE) and is it covered here?

Part II is an Objective Structured Performance Examination — a series of simulated practice stations that test applied skills (compounding accuracy, communication, prescription verification). It is performance-based and cannot be reproduced as MCQs, so our practice covers Part I only.

Is PEBC required only in Canada?

Yes. The PEBC Certificate of Qualification is the standard pathway to provincial regulator registration in every Canadian province except Quebec, which has its own pathway. PEBC is not used in the United States.

How should I study for PEBC Part I?

Weight your studying to the blueprint: spend the most time on Distribution (53%), then Clinical Care (17%) and Professionalism (13%). Drill dosage calculations, NAPRA technician scope, controlled-substance handling under the CDSA, and PIPEDA privacy rules. Use timed mixed sets to build pacing for the 100-minute blocks.