Looking for information about Delaware pharmacy tech license requirements? Following are the important facts you need to know about the requirements for pharmacy technicians in Delaware.
Updated in 2022!
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Does Delaware regulate pharmacy technicians?
No.
Is certification required to practice in Delaware?
No, however, certified pharmacy technicians are assigned more substantial duties.
What certification exam(s) is/are approved by the state?
PTCB (PTCE) and/or ICPT (ExCPT).
Is licensure required?
No.
What do I have to do to become a pharmacy technician in Delaware?
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Successfully complete a training program under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The training program begins upon being hired and must be completed within 90 days; it includes 10 hours of didactic training in specific topics.
- Documentation of successful training in specific areas by oral or written evaluation will be maintained and will be available for inspection by the Board of Pharmacy.
What if I want to be a certified pharmacy technician in the state?
- Then you need to successfully pass the PTCB Exam or other national technician certification exam approved by the Board of Pharmacy.
Is training required?
Yes, you must complete a training program under the supervision of a pharmacist licensed in Delaware.
Are there Continuing Education (CE) requirements?
No.
Other good info to know about Delaware requirements:
- Only certified pharmacy technicians or individuals who have successfully completed a Board-approved training program may assist the pharmacist by reconstituting oral solutions and contacting the prescriber or their agent to obtain refill authorization or other patient or prescription information of a non-clinical nature, or assisting the pharmacist with compounding.
- A pharmacy technician completing a training program approved by the Board in lieu of passing the PTCB exam or other national certification program may perform the functions of a certified technician. However, approval to perform the functions of the certified technician is limited to the approved setting and is not transferable to any other facility.
- The National Pharmacy Technician Training Program can be incorporated into on-the-job training and is Board approved.
- Pharmacy technicians must be supervised by a registered pharmacist who will be responsible for the activities of the pharmacy technicians.
Essential Contact Info for the Delaware Pharmacy Technician
Delaware Board of Pharmacy
https://www.dpr.delaware.gov Office: Cannon Building, Suite 203 861 Silver Lake Blvd. Dover, DE 19904 Voice: 302-744-4500 Fax: 302-739-2711
Professional Association for Delaware pharmacy techs
The Delaware Pharmacists Society www.dpsrx.org
Delaware Q & A
You can’t get a pharmacy technician license in Delaware?
I just called the Delaware State Board of Pharmacy at 302-744-4500, and they informed me that you can’t get a pharmacy technician license in Delaware. They don’t give licenses to pharmacy technicians. Is this true?
Response from PharmacyTechPros.com: Yes, our research indicates the same thing… the state of Delaware does not regulate pharmacy technicians. That doesn’t mean you cannot BE a pharm tech in Delaware, just that you don’t NEED a license to be a pharm tech.
We encourage you to explore the links provided on this page to learn more about being a pharm tech in Delaware.
Wishing you all the best in your pharmacy technician career!
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