PTCB Pharmacy Business Math Practice Test

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1. Prescription cost is $30.00. The patient has a 10% prescription discount coupon. How much will she pay after discount has been deducted?

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Since 10% is a percent you would add a decimal to the 10% when calculating in calculator. Ex) 10% ---- .10 (in calculator)

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This PTCB Pharmacy Business Math Practice Test assesses knowledge in pharmacy business calculations, including turnover rates, formulary, and profit metrics. It is designed for those preparing for the PTCB certification, enhancing skills in practical pharmacy business management.

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2. Drug A 40mg, quantity #100 costs the pharmacy $14.50. The prescription price is $42.00. What is the gross profit?

Explanation

Formula: (Rx price - pharmacy drug cost)

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3. Drug B 100mg, quantity #30 costs the pharmacy $15.50. The prescription price is $45.00. What is the gross profit?

Explanation

The gross profit can be calculated by subtracting the cost from the prescription price. In this case, the cost of Drug B 100mg, quantity #30 is $15.50 and the prescription price is $45.00. Therefore, the gross profit is $45.00 - $15.50 = $29.50.

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4. Drug A 40mg, quantity #100 costs the pharmacy $14.50. Dispencing cost for this prescription total is $12.40. The prescription price is $42.00. What is the net profit?

Explanation

Formula: (Rx cost - pharmacy drug cost - dispensing cost)

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5. What does the term net profit mean?

Explanation

Net profit refers to the amount of money earned by a company after deducting all expenses and costs associated with producing and selling a product. In this case, the correct answer states that net profit is calculated by subtracting all dispensing costs from the product selling price. This means that the expenses incurred in the process of selling the product are subtracted from the revenue generated from selling the product, resulting in the net profit.

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6. A pharmacy maintains an average inventory of $32,000. The annual purchases total $200,000. What is the turnover rate?

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Formula: (annual purchases / average inventory)

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7. What does the term markup mean?

Explanation

Markup refers to the amount added to the cost of goods in order to cover overhead expenses and generate profit. It is a common practice in business to include a markup on the cost of goods in order to ensure that all expenses are covered and to create a profit margin. By adding a markup, businesses can ensure that they are able to cover their operating costs and generate income.

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8. What does the term formulary mean?

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Many formulary drugs are generics. Also common drugs are listed in the formulary list. These drugs must meet certain requirements to be included in the list such as cost and effectiveness.

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9. What price do we charge a patient if the AWP for 1000 tablets is $45.00 and we want to give the patient 90 tablets plus a 8% markup with a dispensing fee of $2.00?

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The price charged to the patient can be calculated by first finding the cost of 90 tablets with an 8% markup. The cost of 1000 tablets at $45.00 gives a cost per tablet of $0.045. Adding an 8% markup to this gives a cost per tablet of $0.0486. Multiplying this by 90 tablets gives a total cost of $4.374. Adding the dispensing fee of $2.00 to this gives a final price of $6.374, which can be rounded to $6.37.

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10. What does the term average wholesale price (AWP) mean?

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The term average wholesale price (AWP) refers to the average price charged by wholesalers for a product. This means that wholesalers, who buy products in bulk from manufacturers, sell them to pharmacies at an average price. It is common for wholesalers to offer a discount on this price, making it more affordable for pharmacies.

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11. What price do we charge a patient if the AWP for 300 tablets is  $14.55 and we want to give the patient 30 tablets plus a 6% markup and a $3.00 dispensing fee?

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The price charged to the patient is $4.55. This is calculated by taking the AWP for 30 tablets, which is $14.55/300 * 30 = $1.455. Then, a 6% markup is added, which is $1.455 * 0.06 = $0.0873. Finally, the $3.00 dispensing fee is added, resulting in a total price of $1.455 + $0.0873 + $3.00 = $4.55.

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12. What does the term turnover rate mean?

Explanation

If a certain medication or product has been sitting on the shelf for a long time then it is costing the pharmacy money which it's not a good thing. A good turnover rate is 4 or more.

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13. What does the term gross profit mean?

Explanation

Gross profit refers to the profit that a company earns by selling a product for a price that is slightly higher than the cost of producing that product. It is the difference between the revenue generated from sales and the cost of goods sold. It does not take into account other expenses such as operating expenses or taxes.

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14. Pharmacy Goods has a total of $423,400 sales. Beginning inventory total cost was $105,850 and ending total cost was $127,020. What is the turnover rate?  

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Formula: (Sales + beginning inventory - ending inventory) / beginning inventory

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15. Rx Order: Triamcinolone 2% 60 grams, AWP: $30.00 for 8 ounces of Triamcinolone 2%, Markup: 8%, Dispensing fee: $5.00 How much will we charge the patient?

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1 gram = 0.0352739619 ounces or 1 ounce = 30 grams

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Prescription cost is $30.00. The patient has a 10% prescription...
Drug A 40mg, quantity #100 costs the pharmacy $14.50. The prescription...
Drug B 100mg, quantity #30 costs the pharmacy $15.50. The prescription...
Drug A 40mg, quantity #100 costs the pharmacy $14.50. Dispencing cost...
What does the term net profit mean?
A pharmacy maintains an average inventory of $32,000. The annual...
What does the term markup mean?
What does the term formulary mean?
What price do we charge a patient if the AWP for 1000 tablets is...
What does the term average wholesale price (AWP) mean?
What price do we charge a patient if the AWP for 300 tablets...
What does the term turnover rate mean?
What does the term gross profit mean?
Pharmacy Goods has a total of $423,400 sales. Beginning inventory...
Rx Order: Triamcinolone 2% 60 grams, AWP: $30.00 for 8 ounces of...
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