Missouri Pharmacy Tech Requirements
Updated 11/20/22
Although certification is not required prior to Missouri technician registration, pharmacy technician certification is required for pharmacy technicians who are:
- Administering medication by prescription order, as delegated by a pharmacist
- Administering vaccines, as delegated by a pharmacist, or
- Assisting at a Class R Remote Dispensing Site pharmacy when the pharmacist is not present/supervising. (See rules 20 CSR 2220-2.600, 20 CSR 2220-6.040, and 20 CSR 2220-6.050 for additional requirements for these activities)
Pharmacy technician certification is not required to be registered as a Missouri pharmacy technician. However, it’s increasingly likely that your employer will require you be certified.
Missouri has a very useful guide for prospective Pharmacy Technicians.
Missouri State Specific Requirements:
- You must be at least 18 years old
- You must have a high school diploma or GED
- Obtain a Proof of Fingerprinting by visiting 3M/Cogent ($44.80 Fee)
- Submit an application ($35) and mail to the Missouri Board of Pharmacy, PO Box 625, Jefferson City, MO 65102
- Attach a 2×2 “passport style” photo to the application
- Renew license annually on May 31st ($35 Fee)
Missouri Pharmacy Technician Average Salary: $16.31/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