Pharmacy Conversions for PTCE Math: Chart, Examples, and Practice
Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Pharmacy conversions change a measurement from one unit to another. Examples include grams to milligrams, liters to milliliters, or pounds…
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How Much Do Certified Pharmacy Techs Make?
In PTCB’s May 2025 workforce survey, nationally certified pharmacy technicians earned $3.78 more per hour on average – about 20% more – than uncertified respondents. Active…
Remote Pharmacy Technician Jobs: How to Find the Right Fit
Remote pharmacy technician jobs are real, but “remote” does not always mean “work from anywhere.” Before you apply, look at where you must live, what…
PTCB Certification Cost: What the $129 Fee Includes
The PTCB fee is $129 for a CPhT application and one PTCE attempt. The important difference is that PTCB stands for Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, the organization…
PTCB Score Range: Passing Score and What 1,400 Means
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) reports results on a scaled range from 1,000 to 1,600 points, and 1,400 is the passing score. The Pharmacy…
Pharmacy Technician Cover Letter: Examples, Template, and What to Say
A pharmacy technician cover letter should quickly connect the job posting to real evidence from your background: accuracy, customer service, privacy, teamwork, and careful work…
Pharmacy Tech Interview Questions: 20 Answers to Practice
Pharmacy tech interviews usually test accuracy, customer service, privacy, teamwork, reliability, and whether you know when to involve the pharmacist. The best preparation is to…
Pharmacy Technician Job Description: Duties, Skills, and Requirements
A pharmacy technician helps pharmacists keep prescriptions and pharmacy operations moving safely. If you’re reading a posting for your first pharmacy job, think of the…
RPhT vs CPhT: Registered vs Certified Pharmacy Technician
RPhT and CPhT are not the same thing. RPhT usually means Registered Pharmacy Technician. In this context, “registered” means the pharmacy technician is on file with…
Can I Transfer My Pharmacy Technician License to Another State?
No, not automatically. A pharmacy technician license or registration generally does not transfer by itself when you move. Expect to complete the pharmacy technician registration,…
