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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $40
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Registered
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$40
Total Initial Fees
20 hrs
CE Hours
2 years
Renewal Period
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South Carolina 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 South Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Registration fee: $40. Total initial fees: $40.
Renew your registration every 2 years. 20 CE hours required per renewal cycle. Renewal fee: $40.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Registered
Official Title
Registered Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the South Carolina 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
National certification not required for basic registration
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
No formal program required; on-the-job training accepted
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Registration Fee Registration fee paid to South Carolina Board of Pharmacy | $40 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB; national certification not required for basic registration; ExCPT exam fee is $125 (paid to NHA) | $129 |
Total Initial Fees Minimum $40 registration fee; additional costs for SLED background check | $40 |
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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
$40
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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Very permissive entry requirements with no minimum age and no diploma requirement (like New Mexico); TCT role available in institutional settings only; background check through SLED (South Carolina Law Enforcement Division); no national certification or formal training required.
South Carolina has very permissive entry requirements: no minimum age and no diploma requirement (similar to New Mexico)
National certification is NOT required for basic registration
No formal training program required; on-the-job training accepted
Background check conducted through SLED (South Carolina Law Enforcement Division)
TCT (Technician Checking Technician) role available in institutional settings only
20 CE hours required per biennial renewal cycle
Pharmacy technicians may administer immunizations with appropriate training
Contact: (803) 896-4700
Pharmacy Technician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (you) | $40 | 32–62 wks | |
| Georgia | $100+ | 32–62 wks | → |
| North Carolina | $60 | 32–62 wks | → |
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in South Carolina verified against South Carolina Board of Pharmacy, March 2026.
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South Carolina does not require national certification to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.