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There are approximately 350,000 pharmacy technicians across the United States, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment rate to increase by 32% in the next seven years. The updated edition of LearningExpress's top-selling Pharmacy Technician Exam covers everything tested on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE), the certification test for this lucrative and growing career. All aspiring pharmacy technicians, in both retail pharmacies and other institutions such as hospitals or research labs, need to pass this exam in order to be successful in the field. This guide includes everything students need to pass the challenging exam, including: * Two full-length practice exams with details answer explanations * A complete review of the career, including top schools, requirements, recommended courses, and professional resources * A complete review of pharmacy science and math, medications, dosages, pharmacy law, state and federal regulations, and more * A glossary of key pharmacy tech terms