This book is intended to help individuals prepare for and pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), as it is the first textbook designed from scratch for the new certification standards being implemented in November of 2013. This book reviews pharmacology, pharmacy laws and regulations, both sterile and nonsterile compounding, medication safety, quality assurance, the medication order entry and fill process, inventory management, pharmacy billing, and pharmacy information system usage and application. This book also provides information explaining how to register for the exam and what to do after you pass the exam. In addition to the material within the book, it also provides information for accessing web-based practice exams to help you review.