The Board registers pharmacy technicians who may, under the supervision of a pharmacist, perform technical functions that assist in preparing and dispensing prescription medications.
Technicians must register with the Board within 30 days of the date of employment.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION AS A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
TECHNICIAN REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER 21 NCAC 46 .3301
All new applicants must first register through the Board's Licensure Gateway to create a user name and password. The Gateway allows access to all applications.
Other information:
Board Policy on Registration of Pharmacy Students Employed as Pharmacy Technicians
The North Carolina Board of Pharmacy recognizes the following programs for technician certification:
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) ExCPT certification
For questions about technician registration requirements, please contact Lisa Parker-Hawkins at 919.246.1050 or by email at lhawkins@ncbop.org.