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How to become a pharmacy technician in Connecticut. National certification not required. On-the-job training may be accepted. Total initial fees: $50. Verified 2026-03-01. Data verified 2026-03-01. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Pharmacy Technician
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Registration
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$50
Total Initial Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
Annual (March 31)
Renewal Period
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Registration
Official Title
Registered Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy (DCP Drug Control)
Minimum Age
Education Level
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Drug Screening
Immunization Requirements
Pharmacist supervision required
YesTechnician-to-Pharmacist Ratio
National Certification Required
Accepted Certification Exams
PTCE
from PTCB · $129
ExCPT
from NHA
Certification Deadline
Not required; national certification needed to qualify for 3:1 technician-to-pharmacist ratio
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
No formal program required; must have pharmacy employment position; OJT
Topics Covered
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Registration fee paid to Connecticut DCP | $50 |
Registration Fee Annual registration fee | $50 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB (optional; not required by state); ExCPT exam fee is $125 (paid to NHA) | $129 |
Total Initial Fees $50 registration fee (excludes optional national exam fees) | $50 |
Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties (Pharmacist Only)
Can Administer Immunizations
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified0
State CE Hours
20
PTCB Recert Hours
Annual (March 31)
Renewal Period
No State CE Requirement
Renewal Fee
$50
Annual renewal; no state CE required (1-hr immunization CE required only if administering vaccines)
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
Mostly 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.
Connecticut requires applicants to have a pharmacy job before they can register, uses annual (not biennial) renewal, has no background check at the state level, no CE requirements, and ties the 3:1 ratio to national certification status.
Annual renewal cycle (not biennial like most states) with March 31 deadline
Must have pharmacy employment before registering -- employment-linked registration
No background check required at the state level
No state CE required for renewal
Certified technicians can administer immunizations with ACPE training and 1-hr annual immunization CE
National certification needed only for expanded 3:1 ratio
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How this state compares to 50 others for this profession
Timeline
#1 of 51
Salary
#21 of 51
Cost
#8 of 51
Processing
#1 of 51
Based on May 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data for Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052)
Entry Level
$37,200
25th percentile
Median
$44,190
+2% vs. national avg ($43,460)Experienced
$48,970
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
5,420 employed in this state
Source: BLS OEWS – Pharmacy Technicians (May 2024)
National employment projections for 2024-2034
Projected Growth
+2.7%
Below AverageNew Jobs
+12,700
over 10 years
Annual Openings
46,200
per year (avg.)
461,400 currently employed nationwide (2024)
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034 (September 2025)
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$44,190
Training program + PTCB/ExCPT certification
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Pharmacy Technician
Training program + PTCB/ExCPT certification
$44,190
PharmD degree (4 years) + NAPLEX + MPJE
$135,340
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024 for this state. Career paths represent common advancement routes — actual progression may vary. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook
Government fees and exam costs to obtain your initial license
Note: These are government licensing fees only. Education/training program costs (tuition, books, etc.) are not included as they vary widely by institution.
Estimated total: 32–62 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
Source: Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy (DCP Drug Control) — Licensing Requirements
4–8 weeks
Estimated processing time
Source: Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy (DCP Drug Control) — Licensing Requirements
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Connecticut does not require national certification to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy (DCP Drug Control).
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.