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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $50+
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Registered
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$50+
Total Initial Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
2 years
Renewal Period
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New Jersey 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 Jersey Board of Pharmacy. Application fee: $50. Total initial fees: $50+.
Renew your registration every 2 years. Renewal fee: $70.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Registered
Official Title
Registered Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the New Jersey 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
Not required; national certification is optional
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
No formal program required
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application fee to New Jersey Board of Pharmacy | $50 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB (optional); $115 for ExCPT paid to NHA | $129 |
Total Initial Fees Application $50 plus optional exam fees | $50+ |
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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
2 years
Renewal Period
No State CE Requirement
Renewal Fee
$70
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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New Jersey does not require national certification or state CE; the 2:1 technician-to-pharmacist ratio for non-certified technicians can be increased with national certification, creating an incentive to certify without mandating it.
National certification is not required; it is optional
No formal training program required
No state-mandated continuing education for renewal
2:1 technician-to-pharmacist ratio for non-certified technicians; higher ratio permitted with certification
Obtaining national certification can increase the permitted technician-to-pharmacist ratio
Pharmacy Technician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (you) | $50+ | 32–62 wks | |
| Connecticut | $50 | 32–62 wks | → |
| Delaware | $0 | 32–62 wks | → |
| New York | $304 | 32–62 wks | → |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | 32–62 wks | → |
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in New Jersey verified against New Jersey Board of Pharmacy, March 2026.
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New Jersey does not require national certification to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.