ExCPT Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam Study Guide 2025/2026 – 120+ Expert Questions | Pharmacy Law, DEA Schedules, Compounding, Medicare, Calculations & More

This comprehensive study guide includes 120+ expertly verified questions and answers designed to prepare candidates for the ExCPT (Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians) 2025/2026. It follows the latest NHA certification standards and serves as a full-spectrum prep tool covering regulatory compliance, drug classifications, compounding techniques, and pharmacy operations. Structured to meet both academic and real-world practice needs, the guide is divided across essential knowledge domains tested on the exam: Key Areas Covered: Pharmacy Laws & Federal Regulations: DEA schedules I–V, Controlled Substances Act, REMS, OBRA ‘90, HIPAA, Durham-Humphrey, Poison Prevention Act, and FDA labeling rules Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding: USP <795>, USP <797>, garbing sequence, cleanroom procedures, beyond-use dating, laminar airflow hoods, and risk level categorizations Pharmacy Math & Dosage Calculations: Conversions, dilution formulas, IV flow rate calculations, Clark’s Rule, alligation, and temperature conversions Prescription Processing & Patient Safety: Interpreting sig codes, medication labeling, DAW codes, tall-man lettering, auxiliary labels, and error reporting systems (e.g., MERP) Drug Classifications & Therapeutic Use: Analgesics, statins, SSRIs, antihypertensives, antipsychotics, controlled drugs, OTC categories, and black box warnings Insurance & Billing: Medicare (Parts A–D), pharmacy reimbursement models, claim rejections, co-pays, coinsurance, and prior authorization Pharmacy Operations & Technology: Automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), barcoding, electronic prescription systems (eRx), NDC numbers, tamper-resistant pads Communication & Ethics: Handling PHI, effective patient communication, cultural sensitivity, active listening, and customer service standards in pharmacy settings Ideal for: Pharmacy technician students preparing for their ExCPT certification exam Pharmacy interns and entry-level techs building their foundational knowledge Healthcare and medical assisting students focusing on medication-related roles Instructors and certification trainers seeking reliable test-aligned review material Career transitioners entering the pharmacy or healthcare support field The document provides clear, practical, exam-ready content to help users build confidence, master the test structure, and ensure they meet the national certification requirements for pharmacy technicians. Keywords: ExCPT exam 2025, pharmacy technician, USP 797, DEA schedules, pharmacy law, controlled substances, OBRA 90, Medicare Part D, dosage calculations, prescription processing, DAW codes, medication labeling, IV flow rates, pharmacy ethics, FDA, HIPAA, REMS, alligation, NDC number, MTM, pharmacy billing, sterile compounding, cleanroom procedure