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PTCB Supply Chain and Inventory Management Certificate
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Master DSCSA Title II (T3 transaction docs, serialization, EDDS Nov 2024 enhanced traceability), 340B/HRSA program rules (GPO prohibition, duplicate discount, audit), USP <800>/NIOSH, recall classifications, FDA/DEA framework. 37% of exam.
Inventory Management & Recordkeeping
Cover FEFO/perpetual/JIT/min-max/par/ABC analysis, KPI math (turns, days on hand, fill rate, carrying cost), automation (ADCs, carousels, barcoding), cold chain, drug shortages, controlled substance receiving/wastage, returns. 35% of exam.
Suppliers and Supply Chain Entities
Study primary/secondary wholesalers, GPOs, 503A vs 503B compounders, repackagers, reverse distributors, specialty pharmacy/LDDs, biosimilars, PBMs, IDNs, ADRs, and pricing mechanics (WAC/AWP/cost-plus/chargebacks/rebates). 28% of exam.
Final Review & Practice Exams
Take full-length practice exams, drill on inventory math (par level, days on hand, turnover formula), and DSCSA-specific traceability scenarios.
Can You Take the PTCB Supply Chain Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Active PTCB CPhT credential
- •Completion of a PTCB-Recognized Supply Chain and Inventory Management Education/Training Program
- •Online-proctored or Pearson VUE test center delivery
- •No expiration; counts toward Advanced CPhT (CPhT-Adv) which requires 4 ABCs
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What You'll Study
11 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
3 sections
Chapter 2: FDA, DEA, and State Regulatory Framework
4 sections
Chapter 3: DSCSA — Track, Trace & Transaction Data
4 sections
Chapter 4: 340B, Hazardous Drugs, Recalls & Recordkeeping
4 sections
Chapter 5: Inventory Methods & Stock Rotation
4 sections
Chapter 6: Inventory KPIs & Math
3 sections
Chapter 7: Documentation, CS Records & Automation
4 sections
Chapter 8: Shortages, Contracts & Returns
3 sections
Chapter 9: Manufacturers, Wholesalers & 3PLs
4 sections
Chapter 10: Compounders, Specialty & Alternative Suppliers
4 sections
Chapter 11: Pricing, GPOs, PBMs & Health Systems
3 sections
PTCB Supply Chain Exam Details
PTCB Supply Chain and Inventory Management Certificate
Administered by PTCB
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official PTCB content outline
FDA, DEA, DSCSA Title II (T3 transaction docs, suspect/illegitimate product, serialization, EDDS Nov 2024), 340B/HRSA, USP <800>/NIOSH hazardous drug handling, recall classifications, recordkeeping retention
Inventory methods (FEFO/perpetual/JIT/min-max/par/ABC analysis), KPIs (turnover, days on hand, fill rate, carrying cost), automation (ADCs, carousels, barcoding), cold chain, drug shortage management, controlled substance receiving and wastage, returns and reverse distribution
Manufacturers, primary/secondary wholesalers (Cardinal/McKesson/Cencora), GPOs (Vizient/Premier/HealthTrust), 503A vs 503B compounders, repackagers, reverse distributors, specialty pharmacy/LDDs, biosimilars, PBMs, IDNs, ADRs, pricing (WAC/AWP/cost-plus/chargebacks/rebates)
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