Pharmacy Technician Certification Requirements



Pharmacy technician certification is required now in most states. In those states where it is not, certification can be indicator to employers that the applicant is both a dedicated and capable pharmacy technician.

There are currently two national organizations for pharmacy technician certification:

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)[s1] offers the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE).

Requirements:

  • 18 years old
  • High school degree or G.E.D.
  • No denial by any state board of pharmacy
  • No drug- or pharmacy-related convictions
  • No felony convictions
  • Application fee of $129.00

The Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT)[s2] offers the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). 

Requirements:

  • 18 years old
  • High school degree or G.E.D.
  • No felony convictions
  • Registration fee of $105.00

[s1]Link: https://www.ptcb.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home1

[s2]Link: http://www.nationaltechexam.org/