How to become a pharmacy technician in Missouri
Missouri requires pharmacy technicians to register with the state. The credential is the Pharmacy Technician Registration, issued by the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy.
| Board | Missouri State Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professional Registration, Department of Commerce and Insurance) official source |
|---|---|
| State credential | Pharmacy Technician Registration official source |
| National certification (PTCB or ExCPT) | Not required for registration. Certification from an NCCA-accredited body (PTCB or NHA ExCPT as of 2025) is needed only for extra duties: giving medication or vaccines, working at a Class R remote dispensing site without a pharmacist present, working at a Class Q charitable pharmacy, and technology-assisted product verification. Employers may require it. official source |
| Background check | Yes: fingerprint-based criminal background check through the Board-approved vendor, booked via the Missouri Automated Criminal History System (MACHS); the fingerprint fee is paid to the vendor, and proof of fingerprinting is part of the application (20 CSR 2220-2.700). official source |
| State fee | USD 40 initial registration fee (20 CSR 2220-4.010), plus a separate fingerprint fee paid to the vendor. official source |
| Renewal | Every year: registrations expire 31 May; renewal fee USD 40 (20 CSR 2220-4.010); no continuing education required. official source |
| Pharmacist license | Pharmacists need a Missouri license: pass the NAPLEX and the Missouri MPJE. official source |
Checked against official Missouri 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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