2024 California Pharmacy Technician Requirements

Updated 05/06/2024

Pharmacy Technician license requirements for California:

1. Complete a PTCB-Recognized Course
2. Pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
3. Submit an application with the California Board of Pharmacy with the following:
   • A copy of your PTCB Certificate (see application page 4, #8B)
   • $195 application fee
   • A 2×2 passport style photo
   • Your High School Diploma/Transcript/GED
   • A NPDB-HIPDB Self-Query Report
   • Fingerprint card via Live Scan with a Live Scan receipt
   • Complete 10 hours continuing education per renewal period
   • Members of the military can have their application expedited (see application page 2, #6B)

How much do Pharmacy Technicians make in California? $26.79/hr

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Requirements:

Complete the application process at PTCB.org and include, as part of the application process, pay the exam fee of $129.

Continuing Education Requirements:

• All Continuing Education must be Tech-Specific
• The PTCB Requires that you obtain 20 hours of Continuing Education (CE) during 2 year re-certification cycle
• PTCB Requirements: 1 hour must be in Pharmacy Law, and 1 hour in Patient Safety