Math Questions on the PTCB Exam.

Pharmacy technicians are typically asked 6-9 questions on pharmacy math.

To prevent avoidable errors on both easy and difficult questions, it’s important to work in a step-by-step manner – even if the process seems straightforward. Create a defined structure in your answering process.

Not all information in a question may be used. Some details may be included to distract you. Technicians should learn what specific information they need to use for a question and stick to that.

Never memorize formulae alone. Instead, try to understand the formulae and the process. This makes learning and applying pharmacy math much easier.

And whilst complex math questions will not be tested, it’s important to get the basics right. Take as many practice questions as possible in the lead up to your PTCB exam. Through these tests identify any mistakes and plug any knowledge gaps.