NEW Virginia Pharmacy Tech Requirements

Effective July 1, 2025, to be registered with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician, you’ll need to:

1. 1. Complete a PTCB-Recognized Course
   2. Pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
   3. Submit an application with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy

Virginia Pharmacy Tech Salary: $20.03/hr

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Requirements:

• You must have not been convicted of any felonies or drug related misdemeanors
• Study for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) with a Recognized Educator like RxTechExam.com
• Complete the application process at PTCB.org and include, as part of the application process, 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