PTCE 2026 Blueprint Changes: DSCSA, New Question Formats & What to Study (FREE)
Feb 10, 2026
The PTCE exam underwent its biggest overhaul on January 6, 2026. This video breaks down the three major changes: new hot-spot and drag-and-drop question formats, DSCSA content added for the first time, and compounding topics removed entirely. If you are studying with 2025 materials, you may be preparing for the wrong exam. Learn exactly what changed, what to study, and what you can safely skip.
📋 2026 PTCE EXAM QUICK FACTS:
• 90 total questions (80 scored + 10 unscored)
• 110 minutes testing time
• Passing score: 1,400 on a 1,000-1,600 scale
• New question types: hot-spot, drag-and-drop, case-based
• Federal Requirements weight increased 50% (12.5% to 18.75%)
• DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act) now testable
• Compounding/alligations removed from exam
• Testing at Pearson VUE or online proctoring
🎯 FREE PTCE Practice Questions:
https://open-exam-prep.com/exams/ptce
🤖 FREE AI Study Assistant:
https://open-exam-prep.com
📚 RECOMMENDED STUDY BOOKS:
• PTCB Exam Study Guide 8th Edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637989423?tag=openexamprep-20
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