North Carolina Board of Pharmacy:

• Link to NCBOP requirements  http://www.ncbop.org/technicians_registrationreqs.htm
• Requirements:
  • Holds a high school diploma or equivalent or is currently enrolled in a program that awards a high school diploma;
  • Is employed by a pharmacy holding a valid in-state pharmacy permit;
  • Completes a training program approved by the supervising pharmacist-manager that includes: pharmacy terminology, pharmacy calculations, dispensing systems and labeling requirements, pharmacy laws and regulations, record keeping and documentation, and the proper handling and storage of medications. OR Holds a current pharmacy technician certification issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (“PTCB”)
  • Pay a $30.00 annual registration fee

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

• Link to PTCB requirements:  http://www.ptcb.org/get-certified/apply#.WPPIjYjytdg
• Requirements:

To achieve PTCB Certification, candidates must satisfy the following eligibility requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent educational diploma (e.g., a GED or foreign diploma).
• Completion of a PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program or equivalent work experience
• Full disclosure of all criminal and State Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure actions.
• Compliance with all applicable PTCB Certification policies.
• Passing score on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE).
• Cost to take the examination is $129
•  Renewal fee: $40 every two years *20 hours of CE is required to renew

PTCE Pass Rates

Year      National Percentage    WTCC Percentage

2018               57%                               75%

2019               58%                             100%

2020               70%                               85%