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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $164+
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Certified
Credential Type
Yes
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$164+
Total Initial Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
1 year
Renewal Period
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Pass a national pharmacy technician certification exam. Montana accepts: PTCE or ExCPT. Required prior to registration. Exam fee: $129.
Complete criminal background check.
Submit your application to the Montana Board of Pharmacy. Application fee: $35.00. Total initial fees: $164+.
Renew your certification every 1 year. Renewal fee: $30.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Certified
Official Title
Certified Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Montana 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
PTCE
from PTCB · $129
ExCPT
from NHA
Certification Deadline
Required prior to registration
On-the-Job Training Alternative
Formal program or certification required
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
Must pass national certification exam (PTCB or NHA)
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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 to Montana Board of Pharmacy | $35.00 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB; $125 for ExCPT paid to NHA | $129 |
Total Initial Fees Application $35 + PTCE exam $129 (or ExCPT $117) | $164+ |
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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
1 year
Renewal Period
No State CE Requirement
Renewal Fee
$30
Annual 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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Montana requires national certification (PTCB or ExCPT); no state-mandated CE as the state relies on PTCB/NHA maintenance requirements; the Pharmacist-in-Charge determines the technician ratio; annual renewal at $30.
National certification (PTCB or NHA) is required
Annual renewal cycle
No state-mandated CE; relies on PTCB/NHA certification maintenance
Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) determines technician-to-pharmacist ratio
Low application fee ($35) and renewal fee ($30)
Pharmacy Technician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana (you) | $164+ | 32–62 wks | |
| Idaho | $63.25 | 32–62 wks | → |
| North Dakota | $154 | 32–62 wks | → |
| South Dakota | $154 | 32–62 wks | → |
| Wyoming | $154 | 32–62 wks | → |
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in Montana verified against Montana Board of Pharmacy, March 2026.
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Montana requires national certification (PTCE or ExCPT) to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Montana Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.