Pharmacy Technicians

All individuals performing the duties of a pharmacy technician (including a trainee) must have an Active registration prior to performing such duties. An application in Pending, Submitted, or In Review status does not allow the individual to perform the duties of a pharmacy technician.

Applicants will receive a Certificate of Issuance notice and an Active status when their registration is in Active Status.

HOW TO APPLY FOR REGISTRATION

To access information on an existing registration or to apply for a new registration, visit: https://elicense.ohio.gov .

There are three types of technician registrations available:

1. Certified Pharmacy Technician
2. Registered Pharmacy Technician
3. Pharmacy Technician Trainees

IMPORTANT: REGISTRATION IS A LEGAL TERM SIMILAR LICENSURE. WHILE ALL TECHNICIANS AND TRAINEES MUST REGISTER WITH THE BOARD THEY MUST DETERMINE WHICH REGISTRATION CATEGORY (CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN, REGISTERED TECHNICIAN OR TECHNICIAN TRAINEE) FITS BEST. TO DETERMINE WHICH TYPE OF REGISTRATION YOU WILL NEED, REVIEW Q4 OF THIS FAQ DOCUMENT .

For more information regarding pharmacy technician registration, please review the full Pharmacy Technician Registration FAQ document here.

For information on approved pharmacy training programs, please review the Approved Pharmacy Technician Training Programs FAQ document here.

If you need additional information, the most expedient way to have your questions answered is to e-mail the Board at technician@pharmacy.ohio.gov. Due to the high volume of applicants, responses may take up to ten business days.

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eLICENSE GUIDES

On April 23, 2018, the Board of Pharmacy transitioned to a new licensing system, eLicense Ohio. To access information on an existing license or to apply for a new license, visit: https://elicense.ohio.gov.

To assist licensees in using the new system, the Board created several eLicense guides that can be accessed below.

• Change of Address
• Change of Employment
• Change of Name
• Registering for an Account
• Submitting Additional Documentation

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General Information

• Criminal Background Check Information
• Disqualifying Offenses for Application for Licensure or Registration (Approved 9.14.21)
• English Language Proficiency Requirements - Pharmacy Technicians
• Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education
• Pharmacy Technician Duty to Report Requirements
• Pharmacy Technician Reciprocity Guidance
• Pharmacy Technician Registration - Frequently Asked Questions
• Quick Reference Guide - Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities
• Quick Reference Guide - Support Personnel Responsibilities
• Registration of Technician Trainees as Part of a Board Approved High School Training Program

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Applications

To access information on an existing license or to apply for a new license, visit: https://elicense.ohio.gov.

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FORMS

• Criminal Conviction Determination Request Form
• Criminal or Disciplinary Records Attestation Form
• Employer-Based Training Program Attestation
• English Proficiency Attestation Document for Registered and Certified Technicians
• Licensee or Registrant Self-Report Form
• Technician Reciprocity Attestation Form
• Technician Trainee - High School Registration Verification
• Trainee Extension Request Form

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Pharmacy Technician Training Programs

• Approval of ASHP Technician Training Programs in Candidate Status
• Ohio Public High School - Pharmacy Technician Training Program Application
• Ohio Public High School Approved Pharmacy Technician Training Programs
• Pharmacy Technician Training Programs - Frequently Asked Questions

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Veteran Resources

• Pathway to Pharmacy Technician Registration for Veterans