How to become a pharmacy technician in Minnesota

Minnesota requires pharmacy technicians to register with the state. The credential is the Pharmacy Technician Registration, issued by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.

BoardMinnesota Board of Pharmacy official source
State credentialPharmacy Technician Registration official source
Trainee credentialNo trainee credential: no one may do pharmacy technician tasks before being registered (Minn. R. 6800.3850). official source
National certification (PTCB or ExCPT)Not required: the training requirement can be met through approved training programs, including a 240-hour employer program (Minn. R. 6800.3850). A pharmacy may go one technician over the ratio if a technician holds PTCB or similar national certification (Minn. Stat. 151.102). official source
Minimum age18 official source
EducationHigh school graduate or holder of a high school equivalency certificate selected by the commissioner of education (Minn. R. 6800.3850). official source
TrainingBefore the first renewal (unless less than 6 months have passed since first registration, or you are enrolled in a longer college program), finish one of: a program at a Board-approved accredited vocational school or college, a nationally accredited program, an armed forces or Public Health Service program, or an employer program of at least 240 hours over one year (Minn. R. 6800.3850). official source
State feeUSD 60 pharmacy technician application fee (Minn. Stat. 151.065). official source
RenewalEvery year: registration expires 31 December and must be renewed by 1 December; renewal fee USD 60 (Minn. Stat. 151.065); late renewals pay a 50 percent late fee; 20 hours of approved continuing education per 2-year period ending 31 July of odd-numbered years (Minn. R. 6800.1500). official source
Pharmacist licensePharmacists need a Minnesota license: pass the NAPLEX and the MPJE. official source

Checked against official Minnesota 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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