PTCB Top 200 Drugs – a concise guide with table

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) is a comprehensive assessment of the knowledge and skills required to be a pharmacy technician, including the PTCB top 200 drugs. The exam consists of 90 multiple choice questions covering 4 major sections, including medications, patient safety and quality assurance, order entry and processing, and federal requirements. Here we will be focusing on an essential subsection of the medications section: generic, brand names, and drug classifications.

This subsection evaluates your ability to identify and differentiate between generic and brand names, as well as classify medications into their respective therapeutic categories. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) recommends you study all top 200 brand and generic drugs, which can be found in the table below. 

PTCB Top 200 Drugs table

At first glance, this may seem like an intimidating task. However, you will notice that a lot of brand names are similar to their generic names or classifications, which makes it easier to link them together. As for the drugs without obvious links, create your own connections. Once you’ve made sense of each medication, commit them to memory in the way that works best for you.

Check out our article on the Complete Guide to the PTCB Exam for more information, containing a detailed outline and studying tips.