Top OTC Medications Part 2

In this episode of TechPrep: Rapid PTCB Review, we continue our review of commonly tested over-the-counter (OTC) medications for the PTCB exam. The episode focuses on key OTC drug classes, common brand and generic names, indications, and important safety considerations pharmacy technicians must recognize.

This episode reinforces the technician’s role in supporting OTC selection, identifying red flags, and knowing when to refer patients to the pharmacist. By strengthening OTC knowledge, learners can improve both exam performance and real-world pharmacy readiness.

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What You’ll Learn

• Common OTC medication classes tested on the PTCB exam

• Brand and generic names technicians should recognize

• Indications and basic safety considerations for OTC products

• Red flags that require pharmacist involvement

• The pharmacy technician’s role in OTC support and patient safety

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Key Takeaways

• OTC medications are a high-yield topic on the PTCB exam

• Pharmacy technicians play an important role in safe OTC use

• Strong OTC knowledge improves confidence and exam readiness

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