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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $50
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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
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Connecticut allows on-the-job training as an alternative to a formal program. You may train under a licensed pharmacist at an approved pharmacy.
Submit your application to the Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy (DCP Drug Control). Application fee: $50. Registration fee: $50. Total initial fees: $50.
Renew your registration every Annual (March 31). Renewal fee: $50.
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
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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
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| 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 |
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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.
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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
Pharmacy Technician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (you) | $50 | 32–62 wks | |
| Massachusetts | $136+ | 32–62 wks | → |
| New York | $304 | 32–62 wks | → |
| Rhode Island | $77 | 32–62 wks | → |
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in Connecticut verified against Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy (DCP Drug Control), March 2026.
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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.