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Key Facts: PTCB Supply Chain Exam

Total Questions

PTCB

1h 20m

Exam Time

PTCB

300

Passing Scaled Score

Range 0-400

$89

Exam Fee

PTCB

ABC

Credential Type

Assessment-Based Certificate (no expiration)

Nov 2024

DSCSA EDDS Effective

Enhanced Drug Distribution Security

The PTCB Supply Chain and Inventory Management Certificate is an Assessment-Based Certificate (ABC) — not a full certification — administered by PTCB. The exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes with a passing scaled score of 300. The fee is $89. Eligibility requires an active CPhT credential plus completion of a PTCB-Recognized education program. Three domains weight the exam: Laws/Regulations/Guidelines (37%), Inventory Management (35%), and Suppliers and Supply Chain Entities (28%). It does not expire and counts toward Advanced CPhT (CPhT-Adv).

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1Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), which document confirms that the entity transferring ownership is authorized and did not knowingly ship a suspect or illegitimate product?

A.Transaction history

B.Transaction information

C.Transaction statement

D.Bill of lading

Explanation: A transaction statement (TS) is the formal declaration by the seller that they are authorized under DSCSA, received the product from an authorized trading partner, did not knowingly ship suspect or illegitimate product, did not knowingly provide false transaction information, and did not knowingly alter the transaction history. Together with transaction history (TH) and transaction information (TI), the TS forms the 'T3' product tracing data set required under DSCSA Title II.

2Which agency is responsible for administering the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)?

A.Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

B.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

C.Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

D.Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Explanation: The FDA administers DSCSA, which was enacted in 2013 as Title II of the Drug Quality and Security Act. The FDA sets requirements for product tracing, serialization, verification, suspect/illegitimate product handling, and trading partner licensure for prescription drugs in the United States.

3A pharmacy receives a shipment containing a bottle whose serialized 2D barcode does not match any record in the wholesaler's transaction information. What is the MOST appropriate next step under DSCSA?

A.Place the product on the shelf and dispense as usual

B.Quarantine the product and investigate as a suspect product

C.Return the product to the patient who originally ordered it

D.Destroy the product immediately without documentation

Explanation: Under DSCSA, if a pharmacy has reason to believe a product may be counterfeit, diverted, stolen, intentionally adulterated, or otherwise unfit for distribution, it must be quarantined and investigated as a suspect product. The pharmacy must work with the trading partner to clear the product or, if confirmed illegitimate, notify the FDA via Form FDA 3911 within 24 hours.

4Which of the following is REQUIRED to appear on DSCSA-compliant transaction information for a prescription drug shipment?

A.Patient diagnosis code

B.National Drug Code (NDC), lot number, and container quantity

C.Prescriber DEA number

D.Wholesale acquisition cost (WAC)

Explanation: Transaction information under DSCSA must include the proprietary or established product name, strength and dosage form, NDC number, container size, number of containers, lot number, transaction date, and shipment date (if different by more than 24 hours). NDC, lot number, and container quantity are core required elements.

5Which of the following is EXCLUDED from the DSCSA definition of 'product'?

A.Oral solid prescription tablets

B.Lyophilized powder for reconstitution

C.Blood and blood components for transfusion

D.Sterile injectable antibiotics

Explanation: DSCSA defines 'product' as a prescription drug in finished dosage form for administration to a patient. The statute explicitly excludes blood or blood components for transfusion, radioactive drugs and biologics regulated by the NRC, imaging drugs, certain IV products, medical gases, compliant homeopathic drugs, and 503A/503B compounded drugs.

6Within how many hours of confirming a product as illegitimate must a dispenser notify the FDA using Form FDA 3911?

A.12 hours

B.24 hours

C.48 hours

D.72 hours

Explanation: Under DSCSA, dispensers (including pharmacies) must notify the FDA within 24 hours of determining that a product in their possession is illegitimate, using Form FDA 3911. Trading partners and immediate downstream recipients must also be notified.

7Which of the following best defines an 'authorized trading partner' under DSCSA?

A.Any business that holds a federal tax ID

B.A licensed manufacturer, repackager, wholesale distributor, third-party logistics provider, or dispenser

C.A pharmacy benefit manager (PBM)

D.Any retail location selling OTC products

Explanation: DSCSA limits product transfers to authorized trading partners, defined as entities holding the appropriate state and/or federal license: manufacturers and repackagers (FDA-registered), wholesale distributors and 3PLs (state-licensed and reported to FDA), and dispensers (state-licensed pharmacies). Trading only with authorized partners is a core DSCSA safeguard.

8Which agency licenses and oversees pharmacy practice and wholesale distribution within an individual state?

A.FDA

B.DEA

C.State Board of Pharmacy

D.OSHA

Explanation: State Boards of Pharmacy issue and renew pharmacy permits, pharmacist and technician licenses/registrations, and many wholesale distributor licenses within a state. They enforce state pharmacy practice acts and inspect pharmacies and supply chain facilities.

9Which DEA form is required to order Schedule II controlled substances when ordering on paper?

A.DEA Form 41

B.DEA Form 106

C.DEA Form 222

D.DEA Form 224

Explanation: DEA Form 222 is required for paper transfers of Schedule II controlled substances between DEA registrants. Electronic ordering of CIIs uses CSOS (Controlled Substance Ordering System) with a digital certificate. DEA Form 41 is for destruction, 106 is for theft/loss, and 224 is for retail pharmacy registration.

10A pharmacy discovers a significant theft of oxycodone tablets. Which DEA form must be filed to report the loss?

A.DEA Form 41

B.DEA Form 106

C.DEA Form 222

D.DEA Form 510

Explanation: DEA Form 106 is used to report theft or significant loss of controlled substances. The pharmacy must also notify DEA in writing within one business day of discovery and notify local law enforcement when appropriate. Form 106 captures the circumstances and quantities lost.

About the PTCB Supply Chain Exam

PTCB Assessment-Based Certificate (ABC) for pharmacy technicians performing supply chain and inventory management functions. The certificate validates working knowledge of pharmacy supply-chain regulation (DSCSA, 340B, USP <800>), inventory methods and KPIs, automation and cold chain, drug shortage and recall management, controlled substance supply chain operations, and the entities involved (wholesalers, GPOs, 503A/503B compounders, specialty pharmacy, PBMs, IDNs). This is a Certificate (not a certification) — it does not award a post-nominal acronym and does not expire.

Questions

75 scored questions

Time Limit

1 hour 20 minutes

Passing Score

Scaled 300 (0-400)

Exam Fee

$89 (PTCB)

PTCB Supply Chain Exam Content Outline

37%

Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines

DSCSA Title II, FDA, DEA, 340B/HRSA, USP <800>/NIOSH, recall classifications

35%

Inventory Management, Documentation, and Recordkeeping

Inventory methods, KPIs, automation, cold chain, shortage and recall management, CS receiving

28%

Types of Suppliers and Supply Chain Entities

Wholesalers, GPOs, 503A/503B, specialty pharmacy, biosimilars, PBMs, IDNs, pricing mechanics

How to Pass the PTCB Supply Chain Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Scaled 300 (0-400)
Exam length: 75 questions
Time limit: 1 hour 20 minutes
Exam fee: $89

Keys to Passing

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

PTCB Supply Chain Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master DSCSA T3 documents: Transaction History (TH — chain of ownership back to manufacturer), Transaction Information (TI — product/lot/transaction details), Transaction Statement (TS — attestation by the seller). EDDS = Enhanced Drug Distribution Security, fully effective November 2024

2Memorize FDA recall classes: Class I = serious adverse health consequences or death (most serious), Class II = temporary or medically reversible adverse consequences, Class III = unlikely to cause adverse health consequences

3Understand 340B basics: covered entities (DSH, FQHCs, Ryan White, etc.), the GPO prohibition for hospitals, duplicate discount prevention, child site eligibility, HRSA audits

4Know inventory math: turns = COGS / avg inventory; days on hand = 365 / turns; par level often = (avg daily use × lead time) + safety stock; fill rate = orders filled / orders requested

5Distinguish 503A (patient-specific compounding pharmacy, state-board-regulated) vs 503B (outsourcing facility, FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant, can ship without patient-specific Rx)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the PTCB Supply Chain Certificate a certification?

No. PTCB classifies this as an Assessment-Based Certificate (ABC), not a certification. It does not award a post-nominal acronym after your name and does not expire. ABCs validate working knowledge in a focused practice area and count toward the Advanced CPhT (CPhT-Adv) credential, which requires four ABCs.

What are the eligibility requirements?

You need an active PTCB CPhT credential plus completion of a PTCB-Recognized Supply Chain and Inventory Management Education/Training Program. The PTCB-Recognized program is required — you cannot bypass it with experience alone. After completing the program, you can register for the exam and schedule with Pearson VUE (online-proctored or test center).

What is the most heavily weighted domain?

Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines is the largest domain at 37%. This domain emphasizes the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Title II requirements — including the T3 transaction documents (transaction history, transaction information, transaction statement), product serialization, suspect/illegitimate product reporting, and the Enhanced Drug Distribution Security (EDDS) requirements that took full effect in November 2024. It also covers the 340B program, USP <800>/NIOSH hazardous drug handling, and recall classifications.

What kind of math is on the exam?

Inventory math is core to the Inventory Management domain (35%). Expect questions on inventory turnover (Cost of Goods Sold ÷ Average Inventory Value), days on hand (365 ÷ turnover ratio), par level calculations, fill rate (orders filled / orders requested), and carrying cost. The exam also tests pricing mechanics conceptually — WAC, AWP, cost-plus, chargebacks, and rebates.

How should I study for this exam?

Plan for 30-50 hours of study over 4-6 weeks (in addition to the required PTCB-Recognized education program). Focus on the two largest domains — Laws/Regulations/Guidelines and Inventory Management — which together are 72% of the exam. Master DSCSA T3 documents, 340B program rules, inventory KPI formulas, and the differences between 503A and 503B compounders. Drill on cold chain requirements per USP <659>/<1079>.