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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $154
Governing Authority
Indiana Board of Pharmacy / Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)
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Licensed
Credential Type
Yes
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$154
Total Initial Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
Biennial (expires June 30 of even-numbered years)
Renewal Period
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Indiana allows on-the-job training as an alternative to a formal program. You may train under a licensed pharmacist at an approved pharmacy.
Pass a national pharmacy technician certification exam. Indiana accepts: PTCE or ExCPT. Required for full licensure; Technician-in-Training (TIT) permit available while training (1 year, non-renewable). Exam fee: $129.
Complete criminal background check.
Submit your application to the Indiana Board of Pharmacy / Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA). Application fee: $25.00. Total initial fees: $154.
Renew your license every Biennial (expires June 30 of even-numbered years). Renewal fee: $25.00.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Licensed
Official Title
Licensed Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Indiana Board of Pharmacy / Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)
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; Technician-in-Training (TIT) permit available while training (1 year, non-renewable)
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Required Training Hours
160 hours minimum experiential training (Board-approved program required; coursework syllabus must show at least 160 hours of experiential training) hours
Program Accreditation
Board-approved program or employer-based training; 160 hours minimum experiential required
Externship Requirement
Topics Covered
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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 Application fee paid to Indiana PLA | $25.00 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB; ExCPT exam fee is $115 (paid to NHA) | $129 |
Total Initial Fees $25 application + $129 PTCE exam fee | $154 |
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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
Biennial (expires June 30 of even-numbered years)
Renewal Period
No State CE Requirement
Renewal Fee
$25.00
Biennial renewal fee
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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Indiana uses 'Licensed' rather than 'Registered' for its pharmacy technician credential. The 8:1 technician-to-pharmacist ratio is one of the highest in the nation. The Technician-in-Training permit is limited to 1 year and is non-renewable. No state CE is required. 160 hours of experiential training is mandatory.
Indiana uses 'Licensed' rather than 'Registered' for pharmacy technicians
8:1 technician-to-pharmacist ratio is one of the highest in the nation (maximum 3 may be TIT)
Technician-in-Training (TIT) permit is valid for 1 year and is non-renewable
No state-mandated continuing education for renewal
160 hours of experiential training required (Board-approved or employer-based)
Remote dispensing operations are allowed
Reciprocity available under IC 25-1-21-5
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in Indiana verified against Indiana Board of Pharmacy / Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA), March 2026.
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Indiana requires national certification (PTCE or ExCPT) to become a Licensed Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Indiana Board of Pharmacy / Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA).
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.