Mississippi Pharmacy Tech Requirements

Updated 11/20/22

Mississippi State Specific Requirements:

• at least 18 years of age
• have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• submit the Pharmacy Technician Registration Application
• Complete an application with included Fingerprint/FBI Background Check ($90 Total)
• Attach a 2×2 “passport style” photo to the application
• Renew license annually

Mississippi Pharmacy Technician Average Salary: $16.57/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)
• 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