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What are the/ or what requirements do you need for pharmacy tech?


What are the/ or what requirements do you need for pharmacy tech?

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Claire’s Answer

The PTCB website is a good resource for eligibility requirements and the application process. Here's a link: https://www.ptcb.org/credentials/certified-pharmacy-technician.

It's not a requirement to be a certified pharmacy technician; however, it does position you to be a candidate for more opportunities that are outside of traditional retail.
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Anthony’s Answer

Depends on your state. Where I went to school techs needed a license but where I live now nothing is required. To my understanding the states that do require licenses let you work for a certain amount of time before passing the exam. So it may be possible to begin working as a tech to see if you like the position and possibly even get your employer to pay for the certification and study materials.
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Melanie’s Answer

In addition to the answers below - California requires the National Certification for Pharmacy Techs in order to obtain the state pharmacy tech license. Currently most of the technician schools actually include this cost in their process.
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RaJeen’s Answer

Most companies now require a high school diploma or GED along with a certification that can be obtained through PTCB or NHA. Some retail pharmacies will offer on the job training for you to get your certification within 3-6 months. Some states also require you to register with them.
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Dinah’s Answer

In my state of Illinois, you have to be the age of 18 to work in the pharmacy. I work with CVS as a pharmacy intern, but when I started as a technician I had two years to be nationally certified through PTCB. The pharmacy you get hired at may or may not pay for you to get tested, but the test is $129. So each state may have different requirements regarding on becoming a pharmacy technician.
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