Pharmacy Technician Flashcards | Printable PDF
300 Printable Pharmacy Technician Flashcards
Build stronger pharmacy knowledge through active recall with this comprehensive set of 300 Printable Pharmacy Technician Flashcards from Barrett Pharmacy Technician Certification Academy.
Designed for pharmacy technician students, PTCE candidates, and working technicians, these printable study cards provide focused practice with drug classifications, pharmacy abbreviations, calculations, and medication safety terminology.
Use them for daily review, quick knowledge checks, exam preparation, or extra practice in challenging subject areas.
Looking for complete pharmacy technician training instead of a supplemental study aid? Explore the self-paced pharmacy technician training course.
What You Will Receive
Your digital download includes:
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300 pharmacy technician flashcards
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75 printable flashcard sheets
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Four cut-and-fold cards per US Letter page
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A branded cover page
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Printing and assembly instructions
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77 PDF pages total
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Clearly organized subject categories
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High-contrast, printer-friendly formatting
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Questions on the front and answers on the inside
Important: This is a digital PDF download. No physical product will be mailed.
What the 300 Flashcards Cover
100 Drug Classification Flashcards
Review commonly encountered medications and their primary therapeutic classifications.
Topics include:
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Cardiovascular medications
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Diabetes medications
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Anti-infective agents
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Respiratory medications
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Gastrointestinal medications
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Pain and inflammation medications
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Neurologic and psychiatric medications
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Hormonal medications
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Anticoagulants and antiplatelet medications
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Dermatologic and ophthalmic medications
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Common brand and generic drug relationships
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Major therapeutic drug classes
For additional visual medication review, pair these flashcards with the Top 200 Drugs Coloring Book.
50 Sig Code Flashcards
Practice interpreting common prescription abbreviations and directions.
Topics include:
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Routes of administration
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Dosage forms
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Frequency abbreviations
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Timing instructions
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As-needed directions
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Common dispensing abbreviations
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Prescription translation
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Error-prone abbreviations
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Safer alternatives to ambiguous notation
These cards help students become faster and more confident when reading and translating prescription directions.
75 Pharmacy Calculation Flashcards
Strengthen essential pharmacy math skills with focused calculation practice.
Topics include:
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Metric conversions
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Household and metric measurements
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Dosage calculations
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Quantity to dispense
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Days’ supply
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Oral liquid calculations
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Insulin calculations
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Inhaler days’ supply
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Percentage strength
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Ratio strength
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Dilution calculations
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Reconstitution
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IV flow rates
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Temperature conversions
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Basic business math
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Rounding and estimation
Students who need more calculation instruction and worked examples can continue practicing with the Pharmacy Math Survival Pack.
75 Medication Safety Flashcards
Review important terminology related to safe medication use and pharmacy operations.
Topics include:
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Look-alike and sound-alike medications
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Tall Man lettering
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High-alert medications
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Medication errors
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Near misses
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Adverse drug events
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Drug recalls
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MedWatch
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VAERS
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REMS programs
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DSCSA terminology
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HIPAA concepts
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Controlled substance terminology
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Beyond-use dates and expiration dates
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Medication storage
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Prescription processing
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Quality assurance
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Pseudoephedrine sales requirements
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Common federal forms and records
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Error prevention strategies
How to Use the Flashcards
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Print the pages one-sided using “Actual Size” or 100% scale.
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Cut around the solid outer border of each card.
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Fold each card along the dotted center line.
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Read the question and answer it before opening the card.
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Sort missed cards into a separate review pile.
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Repeat difficult cards regularly until the information can be recalled confidently.
For the best results, print on card stock or heavier paper. Students may also laminate completed cards for repeated use.
Ideal for Individual Learners Who Are
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Preparing for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam
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Enrolled in a pharmacy technician training program
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Reviewing foundational pharmacy knowledge
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Returning to pharmacy practice after time away
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Strengthening calculation skills
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Learning common drug classes and abbreviations
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Looking for an active alternative to rereading notes
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Building a consistent daily study routine
Developed by an Experienced Pharmacy Technician Educator
These flashcards were developed by Laurel Barrett, MBA, CPhT, CPTEd, founder of Barrett Pharmacy Technician Certification Academy and a pharmacy professional with more than 21 years of experience.
The content was reviewed using the 2026 PTCE Content Outline and authoritative pharmacy references. Federal requirements are identified where applicable. Pharmacy technician duties, state laws, employer policies, and professional requirements can vary by location and workplace.
These flashcards are designed as a supplemental educational resource. They do not replace a complete training program, official reference materials, applicable state laws, employer procedures, or professional judgment.
Explore additional pharmacy technician study resources for more structured review and exam preparation.
Digital Delivery and Usage Terms
This product is delivered as a downloadable PDF. No physical flashcards will be shipped.
One purchase provides a limited, non-transferable license to one individual purchaser. The purchaser may download the file and print reasonable copies for their own individual study.
The purchase does not include permission to:
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Share the file or download link with another person
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Upload the file to a shared drive, website, course platform, or group
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Print copies for students, employees, coworkers, clients, or classmates
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Use the flashcards as classroom or employee-training handouts
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Resell or redistribute digital or printed copies
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Remove Academy branding or claim the content as original work
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Include the flashcards in a paid course, tutoring service, membership, or training program
Please review the complete Digital Content License and Use Policy.
Classroom, pharmacy, employer, institutional, or other group use requires written permission. Please contact the Academy to discuss licensing options.
Educational Disclaimer
This resource is provided for educational purposes only. Barrett Pharmacy Technician Certification Academy is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
Purchase or use of these flashcards does not guarantee exam eligibility, a passing examination score, certification, employment, or advancement. Students are responsible for reviewing current examination requirements, applicable laws, and official pharmacy references.