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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $137.70+
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Licensed
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
Yes
Formal Program Required
$137.70+
Total Initial Fees
20 hrs
CE Hours
2 years
Renewal Period
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Get the Roadmap — $20You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or ged (or other graduate equivalency examination).
Complete an approved pharmacy technician training program. Program should be Board-approved pharmacy technician training program (ASHP-accredited programs or Michigan LARA-recognized employer-based programs accepted).
Complete criminal background check.
Submit your application to the Michigan LARA Board of Pharmacy. Application fee: $137.70. Total initial fees: $137.70+.
Renew your license every 2 years. 20 CE hours required per renewal cycle. Renewal fee: $61.20.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Licensed
Official Title
Licensed Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Michigan LARA Board of Pharmacy
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
PTCB (PTCE)
NHA (ExCPT)
Approved Michigan employer-based training program exam
On-the-Job Training Alternative
Formal program or certification required
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
Board-approved pharmacy technician training program (ASHP-accredited programs or Michigan LARA-recognized employer-based programs accepted)
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application fee to Michigan LARA | $137.70 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB; $125 for ExCPT paid to NHA; employer-based exam may vary | $129 |
Total Initial Fees Application $137.70 plus exam fees | $137.70+ |
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Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties (Pharmacist Only)
Can Administer Immunizations
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified20
State CE Hours
20
PTCB Recert Hours
2 years
Renewal Period
Continuing Education Required
Renewal Fee
$61.20
Biennial renewal fee
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
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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Michigan uniquely accepts employer-based competency exams as an alternative to national PTCE/ExCPT certification, making it one of the few states that does not require a nationally recognized exam. The state also does not mandate a fixed pharmacist-to-technician ratio, allowing pharmacies greater staffing flexibility compared to neighboring states like Ohio and Indiana which set ratios at 8:1.
Employer-based competency exam accepted as alternative to PTCE/ExCPT
No fixed pharmacist-to-technician ratio
20 CE hours required per biennial renewal
Pharmacy technicians may administer immunizations with appropriate training
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in Michigan verified against Michigan LARA Board of Pharmacy, April 2026.
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Michigan does not require national certification to become a Licensed Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Michigan LARA Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.