Minnesota Pharmacy Tech Requirements

updated 03/01/2025

Minnesota Specific Requirements

Beginning August of 2023, the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy accepts certification from the PTCB as a Board-approved pharmacy technician training program.

Access the MN Pharmacy Technician Application here!

Minnesota Pharmacy Technician Average Salary: $22.32/hr

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Requirements:

Study for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) with a PTCB Recognized Educator like RxTechExam

    • Full disclosure of all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure actions
    • Compliance with all applicable PTCB Certification policies
    • Complete the application process at PTCB.org and include, as part of the application process, pay the exam fee of $129

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Continuing Education Requirements:

  • Obtain 20 hours of Continuing Education (CE) during 2 year re-certification cycle
  • 1 hour must be in Pharmacy Law, 1 hour must be in Patient Safety
  • All Continuing Education must be Tech-Specific
  • The PTCB Re-certification Fee is $40 and is payable to the PTCB every 2 years