Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

04/01/2026

Be a trusted part of the patient care team.

Earn PTCB’s Medication Therapy Management Certificate and showcase your expertise in medication utilization, patient safety, and MTM administration.

➡️ Learn more: https://ptcb.org/credentials/certificate/medication-therapy-management/

03/31/2026

Mic check. 🎤

We stopped PTEC Leadership Committee members on the street to ask:
What’s the most important soft skill for pharmacy technicians?

Let’s see what they had to say. Drop your #1 skill in the comments.

03/30/2026

Preparing for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)? Don’t go in guessing.

Candidates using PTCB's Official Practice Tools often see higher passing rates. Boost your confidence with our PTCE Practice Bank and gauge your readiness with the Pre-PTCE!

Get a quick preview from Tiffany Kofroth, CPhT-Adv, CSPT, PhTR, CPTEd, then take the next step.

🔗 Visit ptcb.org/practice

03/27/2026

Big wins for two outstanding technicians. 👏

Congratulations to Mehdi Aghabeh, CPhT and Quinton Irick, MHA, CPhT for earning top pharmacy technician honors in Virginia and South Carolina.

Your dedication is making an impact on patient care and helping shape the future of pharmacy.

📷 Quinton Irick, MHA, CPhT and Mehdi Agabeh, CPhT via LinkedIn

03/26/2026

New data just dropped. 📊 👀

PTCB’s latest survey reveals the emergence of an expert core and record-high career dedication among technicians, signaling a stronger, more specialized profession.

Explore the 2025 Technician Workforce Survey Whitepaper ⬇️
https://ptcb.org/the-state-of-the-pharmacy-technician-workforce-2025/

Survey results reveal a maturing industry characterized by clinical stability and deepening professional roots. While the so-called "Great Resignation" era focused on getting people in the door, 2025 is about keeping them there.

03/20/2026

Advanced skills. Higher responsibility. Greater impact.

The Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Certification recognizes your expertise in compounded sterile preparation practice and your commitment to patient safety.

Advance your career with this specialized credential. ptcb.org/cspt

03/19/2026

A well-deserved recognition for Matt Pack, CPhT.

As pharmacy technician manager at Vanderbilt Integrated Pharmacy, Matt was honored with a Credo Award for his work with Project SEARCH, helping adults with developmental disabilities train for and secure jobs as pharmacy technicians.

His leadership is creating opportunity, strengthening teams, and showing the impact CPhTs can have beyond the pharmacy. Read the full story ⏬ https://news.vumc.org/2026/03/06/matt-pack-leads-efforts-to-expand-opportunities-for-adults-with-developmental-disabilities/

Through his work with Project SEARCH, Pack is helping expand career pathways and build a culture of belonging across Vanderbilt Health.

03/09/2026

"My CPhT credential means the world to me! It instantly made me want to be the best I can be to carry that title. And in return, it has opened up many doors and helped create the career I have today!"

- Heather Clark, CPhT

Her dedication as a CPhT is on full display with the 2025 Patient Experience Award at Cedar Sinai. What doors has your credential opened for you?

03/06/2026

Make your accomplishments stick... literally! 🏆 The PTCB Credential Sticker Sheet showcases all 15 badges in bold vibrant designs on durable vinyl. Stick them on laptops, water bottles, and more for a fun way to show your pharmacy pride.

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03/04/2026

Every patient is unique, and meeting individual medication needs requires specialized expertise.

PTCB’s Nonsterile Compounding Certificate recognizes your knowledge and skill in preparing customized nonsterile dosage forms that support safe, effective patient care.

Advance your role and put your compounding expertise to work. https://ptcb.org/credentials/certificate/nonsterile-compounding/

03/02/2026

What could pharmacy technicians safely and effectively take on next?

The Pharmacy Technician Scope of Authority Report, developed by a national workgroup convened by the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA), outlines evidence-based, real-world recommendations for expanding technician responsibilities across the U.S.

These best practices, drawn from multiple states, prioritize patient safety while supporting a stronger and more sustainable pharmacy workforce.

👉 Learn what’s possible: https://naspa.us/resource/pharmacy-technician-scope-of-authority/

Overview Pharmacy technician scope of authority refers to the range of tasks that state laws allow technicians to perform under […]

02/25/2026

"‘My CPhT Credential is my bread & butter, I’m proud to wear it and show others my dedication to Pharmacy Services."💪
- Michael Mares, CPhT

How does your credential represent you in your workplace? Comment below!

Since our founding more than 25 years ago, we have continued to update and develop credentials that reflect current best practices in patient care. Our commitment to excellence has made PTCB’s programs the most widely accepted credentials for pharmacy technicians across the nation.