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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $100 ($60 application + $40 background check)
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Registration
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$100 ($60 application + $40 background check)
Total Initial Fees
6 hrs
CE Hours
Biennial; all technician registrations expire December 31 of odd-numbered years; renewals open October 1
Renewal Period
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Alabama allows on-the-job training as an alternative to a formal program. You may train under a licensed pharmacist at an approved pharmacy.
Complete criminal background check. Background check fee: $40.
Submit your application to the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP). Application fee: $60. Registration fee: $60. Total initial fees: $100 ($60 application + $40 background check).
Renew your registration every Biennial; all technician registrations expire December 31 of odd-numbered years; renewals open October 1. 6 CE hours required per renewal cycle. Renewal fee: $60.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Registration
Official Title
Registered Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP)
Minimum Age
Education Level
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Drug Screening
Immunization Requirements
Pharmacist supervision required
YesTechnician-to-Pharmacist Ratio
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National Certification Required
Accepted Certification Exams
PTCE
from PTCB · $129
ExCPT
from NHA
Certification Deadline
Not required; PTCE or ExCPT recognized but optional; passing either counts as training completion
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
Board-approved program within 6 months of registration; no ASHP accreditation required
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Registration fee paid to ALBOP | $60 |
Registration Fee Registration fee paid to Alabama State Board of Pharmacy | $60 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB (optional; not required by state); ExCPT exam fee is $125 (paid to NHA) | $129 |
Background Check Fee Criminal background check fee | $40 |
Total Initial Fees $60 registration + $40 background check (excludes optional national exam fees) | $100 ($60 application + $40 background check) |
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Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties (Pharmacist Only)
Can Administer Immunizations
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified6
State CE Hours
20
PTCB Recert Hours
Biennial; all technician registrations expire December 31 of odd-numbered years; renewals open October 1
Renewal Period
Continuing Education Required
Renewal Fee
$60
Biennial renewal fee; 6 CE hours required (2 must be live)
Regulatory Board
PTCB recertification requires 20 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 1 hour of pharmacy law and 1 hour of patient safety. State CE requirements may overlap with PTCB requirements.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
PTCB Certification Transfers
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Most states require pharmacy technicians to apply for a new credential in the destination state, even if they hold national certification. Requirements vary by state.
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Alabama is notable for allowing registration at age 17 without a high school diploma, a tiered technician-to-pharmacist ratio (2:1 base up to 4:1 with certified techs), and immunization authority with only a 2-hour ACPE training plus CPR.
Minimum age is 17 with no high school diploma requirement, one of the lowest entry barriers nationwide
National certification (PTCE/ExCPT) is NOT required but recognized as completing training pathway
Tiered technician-to-pharmacist ratio rewards certified technicians (2:1 base, up to 4:1 with certified techs)
Immunization administration allowed with 2-hour ACPE-accredited training and current CPR certification
6 CE hours per biennium required (2 must be live/in-person)
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Pharmacy Technician requirements in Alabama verified against Alabama State Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP), March 2026.
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Alabama does not require national certification to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP).
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.