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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $0
Governing Authority
Delaware Board of Pharmacy, Division of Professional Regulation (DPR)
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None
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$0
Total Initial Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
N/A (no state registration)
Renewal Period
You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or ged.
Delaware 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 Delaware Board of Pharmacy, Division of Professional Regulation (DPR). Application fee: $0. Registration fee: $0. Total initial fees: $0.
Renew your registration every N/A (no state registration). Renewal fee: $0.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
None
Official Title
No state registration, license, or certification required
Not State-Regulated
Regulated by the Delaware Board of Pharmacy, Division of Professional Regulation (DPR)
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; nationally certified technicians receive expanded scope of practice
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
OJT; must complete training within 90 days; pharmacist-in-charge provides training
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee No state-level fees; no registration or licensure exists | $0 |
Registration Fee No state registration required | $0 |
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 No state-level costs; $0 to practice as a pharmacy technician (employer may require background check at their expense) | $0 |
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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
N/A (no state registration)
Renewal Period
No State CE Requirement
Renewal Fee
$0
N/A; no state registration to renew
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
VerifiedDoes Not Accept Out-of-State Credentials
PTCB Certification Does Not Transfer
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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Delaware is one of the very few states that does NOT regulate pharmacy technicians at the state level -- no registration, no license, no certification, and $0 state cost. The certified vs. non-certified scope difference is significant, with certified techs gaining immunization authority (adults only).
Delaware does NOT require state registration, licensure, or certification for pharmacy technicians
One of very few states with no state regulation of pharmacy technicians
$0 state-level cost to practice
Nationally certified technicians receive significantly expanded scope of practice
Immunization administration limited to certified technicians and adult patients only
Background checks expected by employers but not state-mandated
Pharmacist-in-charge responsible for training; must complete within 90 days
Pharmacy Technician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware (you) | $0 | 32–62 wks | |
| Maryland | $45+ | 32–62 wks | → |
| New Jersey | $50+ | 32–62 wks | → |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | 32–62 wks | → |
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Pharmacy Technician requirements in Delaware verified against Delaware Board of Pharmacy, Division of Professional Regulation (DPR), March 2026.
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Delaware does not require national certification to become a No state registration, license, or certification required. All licensing is managed through the Delaware Board of Pharmacy, Division of Professional Regulation (DPR).
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.