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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $187
Governing Authority
Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL)
Official website →Some details on this page are not yet confirmed against an official source. See sources below or contact the licensing board to verify.
Licensed
Credential Type
Yes
National Cert Required
Yes
Formal Program Required
$187
Total Initial Fees
20 hrs
CE Hours
2 years
Renewal Period
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Complete an approved pharmacy technician training program. Program should be ASHP-accredited or Board-approved training program required.
Pass a national pharmacy technician certification exam. Utah accepts: PTCB (PTCE) or ExCPT. Must hold national certification prior to licensure. Exam fee: $129.
Complete criminal background check.
Submit your application to the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL). Registration fee: $58. Total initial fees: $187.
Renew your license every 2 years. 20 CE hours required per renewal cycle. Renewal fee: $52.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Licensed
Official Title
Licensed Pharmacy Technician (also 'Pharmacy Technician Trainee' as a separate category)
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL)
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
PTCB (PTCE)
ExCPT
from NHA
Certification Deadline
Must hold national certification prior to licensure
On-the-Job Training Alternative
Formal program or certification required
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
ASHP-accredited or Board-approved training program required
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PTCB (PTCE)
Format
Computer-based, multiple choice
How long should you study? Most candidates study 2–4 weeks before taking the PTCB (PTCE).
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Registration Fee License fee paid to Utah DOPL | $58 |
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 $58 license fee and $129 PTCE exam fee (excludes training program costs and background check) | $187 |
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Scope of Practice
Mostly 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
$52
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
Mostly 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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Utah is one of the more rigorous states, requiring both national certification (PTCE or ExCPT) and completion of a formal ASHP-accredited or Board-approved training program. The state uses the 'Licensed' title rather than 'Registered.' Utah has eliminated the fixed technician-to-pharmacist ratio, giving pharmacists flexibility in staffing.
Utah requires BOTH national certification AND a formal training program for pharmacy technician licensure
Utah uses the title 'Licensed Pharmacy Technician' rather than 'Registered'
The technician-to-pharmacist ratio has been eliminated (no fixed ratio)
Training programs must be ASHP-accredited or Board-approved
CE requirements of 20 hours align with PTCB maintenance requirements
Background check conducted through Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in Utah verified against Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), March 2026.
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Utah requires national certification (PTCE or ExCPT) to become a Licensed Pharmacy Technician (also 'Pharmacy Technician Trainee' as a separate category). All licensing is managed through the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL).
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.