New York Pharmacy Tech Requirements

Updated 1/30/26

To qualify for licensure as a “registered pharmacy technician”, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements:

1. 1. Application: file an application with the New York State Education Department.
   2. Education: high school graduation or its equivalent required, as determined by the department;
   3. Certification: To meet the certification requirements for licensure as a registered pharmacy technician in New York State, you must receive certification from the PTCB or NHA.
   4. Age: at the time of application be at least eighteen years of age;
   5. Character: be of good moral character as determined by the department; and
   6. Fees:
      1. applicants shall pay a fee of $75 for an initial license and a fee of $100 for the first registration period; and
      2. licensees shall pay a fee of $100 for each triennial registration period.

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Requirements:

• Complete a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program
• 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

New York Pharmacy Technician Average Salary: $21.64/hr