To work as a pharmacy technician in the state of Missouri, registration is required with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. Registration must be completed prior to working at any Missouri pharmacy.
To register in Missouri, fully complete and submit the Pharmacy Technician Registration Application that is notarized by a notary public, along with the application fee of $35. The application must also include a 2×2 head and shoulders photo of yourself, and proof of fingerprinting with a receipt from 3M/Cogent.
Renewal of registration is required annually by May 31 st . The status of your license may be checked on the Board’s website.
The following are the minimum requirements for registering as a Pharmacy Technician:
There are no formal training requirements for pharmacy technicians in Missouri. However you should be trained appropriately for the tasks that you are to perform.
If you decide to attend a formal training program or school, be sure to select one that is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Programs that are accredited by the ASHP have shown that they meet the recommended requirements to help enable you to pass one of the national exams.
The Missouri Board of Pharmacy does not specifically state that they recognize national certifications for pharmacy technicians.
Please consult the Missouri’s Statutes Chapter 338, Section 338.013 for more information regarding requirements for pharmacy technicians.
