Health Related Professions

Massachusetts
Pharmacy Technician

Applications for licensure can be found on the Health Professions Licensing Portal. If this is your first time using this new portal, please visit Health Professions Licensing System User Guide for information on how to get started. 

 Please review the following information below:

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Fees

  • $150.00 – payable through the online application system. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Examination Information

Applicant must have taken and passed one of the following pharmacy technician competency exams:

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicant must:
    • Read and understand the Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) pertaining to eligibility requirements. 
    • Be at least 18 years of age.
    • Be of good moral character.
    • Have a high school diploma or equivalent OR be currently enrolled in a program that awards such degree or certificate.
    • Have completed a Board-approved training program OR have completed a minimum of 500 hours of employment as a pharmacy technician trainee.
    • Have passed a pharmacy technician competency exam.
    • Hold/held a license as a pharmacy technician in another state provided that the requirements for licensure in the original state are substantially equivalent to the requirements of the Board and the license is in good standing at the time of the application.

Licensure Information

  • Applicants will be notified by email once the license is issued. The license card is attached to the email and can also be downloaded from your profile in the Health Professions Licensing Portal.

Contact Information

Professional Credential Services

Attn: MA Pharmacy Tech
PO Box 198788
Nashville, TN 37219

Email: techlicense@pcshq.com
Phone: 1-877-U-TRY-PCS
See PCS street address for courier deliveries (e.g., FedEx, UPS, etc.)

Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy

Department of Public Health
Bureau of Health Professions Licensure
Board of Registration in Pharmacy
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108

Phone: (617) 973-0960
Email: pharmacy.admin@mass.gov

Phone: (617) 973-0960
Email: pharmacy.admin@mass.gov
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-public-health

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

https://ptcb.org/contact/

‍Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians

 www.nhanow.com

Nationally Registered Certified Pharmacy Technician (NRCPhT)

https://nahpusa.com/contact

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: I am having difficulty opening some of the forms. What can I do?

  • Most of the forms are viewable in Adobe only. Click here to download Adobe Acrobat for free.

Q: If I answered ‘yes’ to a conviction or Good Moral Character (GMC) question on the application, what should I submit?

  • Court documents regarding incident
  • Personal statement about incident