Technology and Automation Will Play a Bigger Role
One of the biggest trends affecting the 2026 PTCE is pharmacy automation.
Many pharmacies now use advanced systems for prescription filling, inventory tracking, barcode verification, and patient management. Some facilities are even beginning to implement AI assisted workflows to reduce medication errors and improve efficiency.
That means future pharmacy technicians must understand more than basic pharmacy terminology.
Students preparing for the PTCE should expect questions involving:
- Automated dispensing systems
- Electronic prescription workflows
- Barcode medication verification
- Digital…
