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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $62.00 ($41 license fee + $21 background check fee)
Governing Authority
Maine Board of Pharmacy, under the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation
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Registered
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$62.00 ($41 license fee + $21 background check fee)
Total Initial Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
Annual; expires December 31st
Renewal Period
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Maine allows on-the-job training as an alternative to a formal program. You may train under a licensed pharmacist at an approved pharmacy.
Complete criminal background check. Background check fee: $21.00.
Submit your application to the Maine Board of Pharmacy, under the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation. Application fee: $41.00. Total initial fees: $62.00 ($41 license fee + $21 background check fee).
Renew your registration every Annual; expires December 31st. Renewal fee: $50.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Registered
Official Title
Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician Advanced
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Maine Board of Pharmacy, under the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation
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
Certification Deadline
Not required for basic Pharmacy Technician; PTCB certification required for Pharmacy Technician Advanced
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
No formal program required for basic tier; on-the-job training allowed
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application fee paid to Maine Board of Pharmacy | $41.00 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB (if pursuing Advanced tier or voluntary certification) | $129 |
Background Check Fee Criminal background check fee; no fingerprinting required | $21.00 |
Total Initial Fees $41 application + $21 background check; national certification exam fee additional if pursued | $62.00 ($41 license fee + $21 background check fee) |
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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; expires December 31st
Renewal Period
No State CE Requirement
Renewal Fee
$50
Annual renewal fee; $50 late fee if renewal is late; must be currently employed to renew
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
VerifiedDoes Not Accept Out-of-State Credentials
PTCB Certification Transfers
Additional Requirements for Transfer
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Maine has two tiers (basic and Advanced, with Advanced requiring PTCB certification). Technicians must be currently employed to renew their registration and must report workplace changes within 30 days. The 6-hour vaccine training requirement is higher than most states. No state CE is required, and no fingerprinting is needed.
Two tiers: basic Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician Advanced (requires PTCB certification)
Must be currently employed to renew registration
Must report workplace changes within 30 days
6-hour vaccine training program required for immunization authorization (higher than most states)
No state-mandated continuing education for renewal
No fingerprinting required; criminal check is $21
$50 late fee applies if renewal is not completed by December 31
Reciprocity is not automatic; license verification from prior state is required
More technicians may be employed if at least 1 is nationally certified
Pharmacy Technician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine (you) | $62 | 32–62 wks | |
| Massachusetts | $136+ | 32–62 wks | → |
| New Hampshire | $25-$257+ | 32–62 wks | → |
| Vermont | $75 | 32–62 wks | → |
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Pharmacy Technician requirements in Maine verified against Maine Board of Pharmacy, under the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, March 2026.
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Maine does not require national certification to become a Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician Advanced. All licensing is managed through the Maine Board of Pharmacy, under the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.