PHARMACY TECHNICIAN STUDY GUIDE
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WHAT IS THE TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
The __________________(TSBP) is an independent state heath regulatory agency established by the
Texas Legislature in 1907 to regulate the practice of pharmacy and protect the health, safety, and
welfare of the citizens of Texas. TSBP regulates pharmacists, pharmacies, pharmacy technicians,
pharmacy technician trainees and the legal distribution of prescription drugs through pharmacies in
the state of Texas. In order to fulfill its responsibilities, TSBP licenses pharmacists and pharmacies,
registers pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician trainees, inspects pharmacies, investigates
complaints, and disciplines violators of pharmacy laws.
WHAT IS THE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION BOARD?
The ___________________________ (PTCB) is responsible for administering the Pharmacy Technician
Certification Exam. Certification by PTCB alone does not authorize and individual to work in a
pharmacy as a pharmacy technician. Individuals who have take and passed the PTCB exam may apply
for registration as a pharmacy technician.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN AND A TECHNICAN TRAINEE?
A Pharmacy technician is an individual who is registered with the Board as a pharmacy technician and
whose responsibility in a pharmacy is to provide technical services that do not require professional
judgment regarding preparing and distributing drugs and who works under the direct supervision of
and is responsible to a pharmacist. A pharmacy technician trainee is an individual who is registered
with the board as a pharmacy technician trainee and is authorized to participate in a pharmacy's
technician training program.
WHEN CAN I BEGIN WORKING AS A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN OR TECHNICIAN TRAINEE
Individuals employed in a pharmacy as a pharmacy technician or technician trainee must be
registered with the Board and have an ACTIVE status. Individuals who do not have an active
registration with TSBP may not be employed as or perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or
technician trainee. If found working the individual, pharmacist, and pharmacy may be subject to
disciplinary actions.
DRY 1OZ
30 gram
DRY 1Lb
454 Gram
DRY 1KG
2.2 Lb
DRY 1 GRAM
15 Grain
DRY 1 GRAIN
65 mg
Correct answers latest update
WHAT IS THE TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
The __________________(TSBP) is an independent state heath regulatory agency established by the
Texas Legislature in 1907 to regulate the practice of pharmacy and protect the health, safety, and
welfare of the citizens of Texas. TSBP regulates pharmacists, pharmacies, pharmacy technicians,
pharmacy technician trainees and the legal distribution of prescription drugs through pharmacies in
the state of Texas. In order to fulfill its responsibilities, TSBP licenses pharmacists and pharmacies,
registers pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician trainees, inspects pharmacies, investigates
complaints, and disciplines violators of pharmacy laws.
WHAT IS THE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION BOARD?
The ___________________________ (PTCB) is responsible for administering the Pharmacy Technician
Certification Exam. Certification by PTCB alone does not authorize and individual to work in a
pharmacy as a pharmacy technician. Individuals who have take and passed the PTCB exam may apply
for registration as a pharmacy technician.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN AND A TECHNICAN TRAINEE?
A Pharmacy technician is an individual who is registered with the Board as a pharmacy technician and
whose responsibility in a pharmacy is to provide technical services that do not require professional
judgment regarding preparing and distributing drugs and who works under the direct supervision of
and is responsible to a pharmacist. A pharmacy technician trainee is an individual who is registered
with the board as a pharmacy technician trainee and is authorized to participate in a pharmacy's
technician training program.
WHEN CAN I BEGIN WORKING AS A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN OR TECHNICIAN TRAINEE
Individuals employed in a pharmacy as a pharmacy technician or technician trainee must be
registered with the Board and have an ACTIVE status. Individuals who do not have an active
registration with TSBP may not be employed as or perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or
technician trainee. If found working the individual, pharmacist, and pharmacy may be subject to
disciplinary actions.
DRY 1OZ
30 gram
DRY 1Lb
454 Gram
DRY 1KG
2.2 Lb
DRY 1 GRAM
15 Grain
DRY 1 GRAIN
65 mg
