How to become a pharmacy technician in Arkansas
Arkansas requires pharmacy technicians to register with the state. The credential is the Pharmacy technician registration, issued by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy.
| Board | Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (Arkansas Department of Health) official source |
|---|---|
| State credential | Pharmacy technician registration (certificate of registration and permit) official source |
| Trainee credential | No trainee credential: no one may work as a technician before the board issues the certificate of registration and permit (17 CAR 160-902). The board may issue a nonrenewable provisional registration, for up to 6 months, to a new or reinstated technician applicant who certifies having no criminal convictions, while the background check is pending (17 CAR 160-3106). official source |
| National certification (PTCB or ExCPT) | Not required: the technician rules (17 CAR 160-901 to 160-907) contain no national certification requirement. official source |
| Education | High school graduate or a recognized graduate equivalency degree (GED) (17 CAR 160-904) official source |
| Background check | Required before an initial or reinstated registration is issued: a state check by the Arkansas State Police and a nationwide FBI check, including fingerprints. If you have a past record of alcohol or drug addiction or of breaking a controlled substance law, the board must approve your registration in advance. official source |
| Renewal | Every 2 years: technician permits expire 31 December of even-numbered years (17 CAR 160-105). official source |
| Pharmacist license | Pharmacists need an Arkansas license: pass the NAPLEX and the Arkansas jurisprudence exam. official source |
Checked against official Arkansas sources on Oct 20, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the board of pharmacy before you apply. This page lists only facts we could confirm on an official page.
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