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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $174
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License (2-tier: Pharmacy Technician Trainee Registration + Pharmacy Technician License)
Credential Type
Yes
National Cert Required
Yes
Formal Program Required
$174
Total Initial Fees
20 hrs
CE Hours
Biennial (October 31)
Renewal Period
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Get the Roadmap — $20You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or ged; english proficiency required.
Complete an approved pharmacy technician training program. Program should be Board-prescribed training program required.
Pass a national pharmacy technician certification exam. Arizona accepts: PTCE or ExCPT. Required for full licensure; must pass PTCE or ExCPT before advancing from Trainee to Licensed status. Exam fee: $129 (PTCE via PTCB).
Complete criminal background check and fingerprinting. Background check fee: $67.
Submit your application to the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy. Application fee: $82. Registration fee: $82. Total initial fees: $174.
Renew your registration every Biennial (October 31). 20 CE hours required per renewal cycle. Renewal fee: $72.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
License (2-tier: Pharmacy Technician Trainee Registration + Pharmacy Technician License)
Official Title
Licensed Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy
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
Required for full licensure; must pass PTCE or ExCPT before advancing from Trainee to Licensed status
On-the-Job Training Alternative
Formal program or certification required
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
Board-prescribed training program required
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PTCE (Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam)
Questions
90 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Format
Computer-based, multiple choice
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee License application fee; Trainee application is $25 | $82 |
Registration Fee Included in application fee for full licensure | $82 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB (required for full licensure); ExCPT exam fee is $115 (paid to NHA) | $129 (PTCE via PTCB) |
Background Check Fee Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by DPS; valid for 6 years | $67 |
Total Initial Fees $25 Trainee + $82 License + $67 Fingerprint Clearance Card (excludes national exam fees) | $174 |
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Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties (Pharmacist Only)
Can Administer Immunizations
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified20
State CE Hours
20
PTCB Recert Hours
Biennial (October 31)
Renewal Period
Continuing Education Required
Renewal Fee
$72
Biennial renewal; 20 CE hours required (1 law, 1 patient safety, 3 opioid, 2 immunization, 2 telepharmacy)
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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Arizona uses a 2-tier system (Trainee/Licensed) requiring national certification for full licensure, a unique Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card valid for 6 years ($67), notarized application with passport photo, and very specific CE topic mandates including opioid, immunization, and telepharmacy hours.
Two-tier system: Pharmacy Technician Trainee and Licensed Pharmacy Technician
Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required ($67, valid for 6 years) issued by Department of Public Safety
Application must be notarized and include a passport-style photo
National certification (PTCE or ExCPT) is REQUIRED for full licensure
Very specific CE topic requirements: 1 law, 1 patient safety, 3 opioid, 2 immunization, 2 telepharmacy
English proficiency required in addition to standard education requirements
Pharmacy Technician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (you) | $174 | 32–62 wks | |
| California | $170-$200 | 32–62 wks | → |
| Colorado | $57 | 32–62 wks | → |
| Nevada | $50+ | 32–62 wks | → |
| New Mexico | $154 | 32–62 wks | → |
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in Arizona verified against Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, March 2026.
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Arizona requires national certification (PTCE or ExCPT) to become a Licensed Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.