Updated 11/27/22
Pennsylvania Pharmacy Technician Requirements
The Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy does not have any strict prerequisites regarding the practice of Pharmacy Technicians. Many employers will require that you are certified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Additionally, a law was passed December of 2020 requiring new technicians to complete a board recognized training program, which doesn’t appear to be defined now, two years later. It does appear that there will be a change to this regulation soon. Please make sure to consult the PA State Board of Pharmacy with any questions regarding qualifications.
Pennsylvania State Specific Requirements:
- Pharmacy techs must be 17 years of age (16 for trainees) and a high school graduate (or equivalent)
Pennsylvania Pharmacy Technician Average Salary: $16.71
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