Which organization certifies pharmacy technicians in the United States to advance medication safety?

• A. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• B. American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
• C. National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
• D. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Answer: (A)

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is the organization that certifies pharmacy technicians to advance medication safety. It administers the national certification exam and awards credentials that demonstrate a technician’s knowledge and ability to handle medications safely, follow proper dispensing processes, and support patient safety. This credential is widely recognized by employers and many state boards as a standard for professional practice. The American Pharmacists Association focuses on pharmacists and education, not technician certification; the National Community Pharmacists Association is a trade group for community pharmacists; and the Food and Drug Administration regulates drugs and devices rather than certifying individual technicians.