As of December 31, 2018, PTCB has granted 676,768 pharmacy technician certifications since 1995 through the examination and transfer process.
Exam Date | Exams Administrated | Exams Passed | Pass Rate |
1995-2000 Exams | 91,741 | 73,705 | 80% |
2001 Exams | 31,107 | 24,269 | 78% |
2002 Exams | 33,794 | 26,917 | 80% |
2003 Exams | 39,710 | 32,232 | 81% |
2004 Exams | 41,245 | 32,114 | 78% |
2005 Exams | 45,991 | 35,838 | 78% |
2006 Exams | 49,689 | 32,319 | 65% |
2007 Exams | 45,045 | 31,490 | 70% |
2008 Exams | 50,015 | 34,871 | 70% |
2009 Exams | 45,920 | 33,253 | 72% |
2010 Exams | 55,443 | 41,403 | 75% |
2011 Exams | 51,632 | 39,229 | 76% |
2012 Exams | 51,762 | 39,729 | 77% |
2013 Exams | 54,245 | 41,319 | 76% |
2014 Exams | 53,508 | 30,358 | 57% |
2015 Exams | 56,253 | 31,823 | 57% |
2016 Exams | 53,353 | 30,872 | 58% |
2017 Exams | 52,324 | 30,302 | 58% |
2018 Exams | 48,862 | 28,058 | 57% |
Total | 951,639 | 670,098 | 71% |
Total Who Passed PTCE® | 670,098 |
Total Who Completed Transfer Process | 6,670 |
Total PTCB Certifications Granted | 676,768 |