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Pharmacy Technician
Total cost: $75
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Registered
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
Yes
Formal Program Required
$75
Total Initial Fees
None
CE Hours
2 years
Renewal Period
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Complete an approved pharmacy technician training program. Program should be Formal training program required effective February 2026.
Complete criminal background check.
Submit your application to the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR). Registration fee: $75. Total initial fees: $75.
Renew your registration every 2 years. Renewal fee: $100.
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Registered
Official Title
Registered Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR)
Minimum Age
Education Level
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Drug Screening
Immunization Requirements
Pharmacist supervision required
YesTechnician-to-Pharmacist Ratio
Not sure if you need a pharmacy technician license? Check whether your state requires one.
National Certification Required
Accepted Certification Exams
PTCE
from PTCB · $129
ExCPT
from NHA
Certification Deadline
Not initially required; may be required for renewal or advancement
On-the-Job Training Alternative
Formal program or certification required
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
Formal training program required effective February 2026
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Registration Fee Registration fee paid to Vermont OPR | $75 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB (if pursuing optional national certification); ExCPT exam fee is $125 (paid to NHA) | $129 |
Total Initial Fees Estimated total for basic registration; add $129 if pursuing PTCE certification | $75 |
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Scope of Practice
Mostly verifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties (Pharmacist Only)
Can Administer Immunizations
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified—
State CE Hours
20
PTCB Recert Hours
2 years
Renewal Period
No State CE Requirement
Renewal Fee
$100
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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Vermont recently began requiring formal training programs as of February 2026, a significant new regulatory change. Pharmacy technicians are regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) rather than a separate Board of Pharmacy. Fees are above average at $75 for registration and $100 for biennial renewal. National certification is not initially required but may be needed for advancement.
Vermont does NOT require national certification for initial registration
A formal training program has been required since February 2026 (new requirement)
Vermont pharmacy technicians are regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), not a separate Board of Pharmacy
Vermont has higher fees compared to many states ($75 registration, $100 biennial renewal)
The technician-to-pharmacist ratio is not specified by statute but subject to Board authority
National certification may be required for renewal or career advancement
Pharmacy Technician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont (you) | $75 | 32–62 wks | |
| Massachusetts | $136+ | 32–62 wks | → |
| New Hampshire | $25-$257+ | 32–62 wks | → |
| New York | $304 | 32–62 wks | → |
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Official Sources
Pharmacy Technician requirements in Vermont verified against Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), March 2026.
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Vermont does not require national certification to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR).
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.