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As of December 31, 2024, PTCB has granted more than 840,000 pharmacy technician certifications since 1995 through the examination and transfer process.
In 2024, PTCB administered 46,725 Pharmacy Technician Certification Exams (PTCEs).
Active Credential Holders as of December 31, 2024 | 2024 Pass Rate | |
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) | 301,381 | 70% |
Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) | 1,691 | 78% |
Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT-Adv) | 2,105 | N/A |
Billing and Reimbursement Certificate | 1,979 | 78% |
Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate | 1,884 | 73% |
Hazardous Drug Management Certificate | 1,157 | 66% |
Immunization Administration Certificate | 2,258 | 76% |
Medication History Certificate | 3,320 | 95% |
Medication Therapy Management | 1,359 | 86% |
Nonsterile Compounding | 254 | 86% |
Point-of-Care Testing | 385 | 87% |
Regulatory Compliance | 555 | 80% |
Supply Chain and Inventory Management | 548 | 47% |
Technician Product Verification Certificate | 2,214 | 69% |