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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $154
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Registered
Credential Type
Yes
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$154
Total Initial Fees
20 hrs
CE Hours
Biennially
Renewal Period
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New Mexico allows on-the-job training as an alternative to a formal program. You may train under a licensed pharmacist at an approved pharmacy.
Pass a national pharmacy technician certification exam. New Mexico accepts: PTCE or ExCPT. Must obtain national certification for registration. Exam fee: $129.
Complete criminal background check.
Submit your application to the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy. Application fee: No separate application fee listed; $25 registration fee covers initial registration. Registration fee: $25.00. Total initial fees: $154.
Renew your registration every Biennially. 20 CE hours required per renewal cycle. Renewal fee: $25.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Registered
Official Title
Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy
Minimum Age
Education Level
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Drug Screening
Immunization Requirements
Pharmacist supervision required
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National Certification Required
Accepted Certification Exams
PTCE
from PTCB · $129
ExCPT
from NHA
Certification Deadline
Must obtain national certification for registration
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
Formal training program or OJT accepted; national certification required regardless
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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 | No separate application fee listed; $25 registration fee covers initial registration |
Registration Fee Registration fee paid to New Mexico Board of Pharmacy | $25.00 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB; ExCPT exam fee is $125 (paid to NHA) | $129 |
Total Initial Fees Estimated total including $25 registration and $129 PTCE exam fee | $154 |
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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
Biennially
Renewal Period
Continuing Education Required
Renewal Fee
$25
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
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Most permissive entry requirements nationally with no minimum age and no diploma requirement; national certification is still required; very low fees ($25 registration and $25 renewal); technicians may administer immunizations with training.
New Mexico is one of the most permissive states for entry: no minimum age requirement and no diploma requirement
National certification (PTCE or ExCPT) is still required despite the low barriers to entry
Very low fees at $25 for both initial registration and biennial renewal
Pharmacy technicians may administer immunizations with appropriate training
Formal training program or on-the-job training both accepted
Contact: (505) 222-9830
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in New Mexico verified against New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, March 2026.
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New Mexico requires national certification (PTCE or ExCPT) to become a Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.