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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $25-$257+
Some details on this page are not yet confirmed against an official source. See sources below or contact the licensing board to verify.
Registered/Licensed/Advanced (3-tier system)
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$25-$257+
Total Initial Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
2 years
Renewal Period
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Get the Roadmap — $20You must be at least 16 years old and have a varies by tier; basic tier may accept high school enrollment.
New Hampshire 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.
Submit your application to the New Hampshire OPLC Board of Pharmacy. Application fee: $25. Total initial fees: $25-$257+.
Renew your registration every 2 years. Renewal fee: $25-$128.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Registered/Licensed/Advanced (3-tier system)
Official Title
Registered Pharmacy Technician / Licensed Pharmacy Technician / Advanced Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the New Hampshire OPLC 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
Tier-dependent; not required for basic Registered tier; required for Licensed and Advanced tiers
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Required Training Hours
Tier-dependent hours
Program Accreditation
Tier-dependent; basic tier has minimal requirements; higher tiers require formal training and/or certification
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Base application fee; varies by tier | $25 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB (required for Licensed/Advanced tiers); $125 for ExCPT paid to NHA | $129 |
Total Initial Fees Varies by tier: $25 base application up to $128+ for higher tiers plus exam fees | $25-$257+ |
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Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties (Pharmacist Only)
Immunization Administration: Not Specified
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified0
State CE Hours
20
PTCB Recert Hours
2 years
Renewal Period
No State CE Requirement
Renewal Fee
$25-$128
Biennial renewal fee varies by tier
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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New Hampshire has a unique 3-tier pharmacy technician system (Registered, Licensed, Advanced); minimum age is 16; only Advanced tier technicians may administer immunizations; fees range widely by tier ($25-$128); no state CE required.
Unique 3-tier system: Registered, Licensed, and Advanced Pharmacy Technician
Minimum age is 16, one of the lowest in the nation
National certification not required for basic Registered tier
Only Advanced tier technicians may administer immunizations
No state-mandated continuing education for renewal
Wide fee range ($25-$128) depending on tier
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in New Hampshire verified against New Hampshire OPLC Board of Pharmacy, March 2026.
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New Hampshire does not require national certification to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician / Licensed Pharmacy Technician / Advanced Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the New Hampshire OPLC Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.