How to become a pharmacy technician in Tennessee

Tennessee requires pharmacy technicians to register with the state. The credential is the Pharmacy technician registration, issued by the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy.

BoardTennessee Board of Pharmacy official source
State credentialPharmacy technician registration (certified pharmacy technician is an optional extra status) official source
Trainee credentialNo trainee credential. Exempt from registration: a probationary employee for up to 90 days from the date of employment, and a student in a formal technician training program during experiential rotations that are part of the curriculum (Rule 1140-02-.02(2)). official source
National certification (PTCB or ExCPT)Not required to register. Technicians certified by a national or state program recognized by the Board may do extra tasks, such as taking oral prescriptions and, with extra training, giving vaccines and point-of-care tests (Rules 1140-01-.01(8), 1140-02-.02(5)). official source
State examNo exam. The applicant and the employer sign an affidavit that the applicant has read and understands the technician laws and rules (Rule 1140-02-.02(1)(a)). official source
Background checkCriminal background check paid for by the applicant and sent to the Board directly from the vendor named in the application materials (Rule 1140-02-.02(1)(c)). official source
State feeUSD 55 registration fee, plus a USD 10 peer assistance fee (Rule 1140-01-.10). official source
RenewalEvery 2 years, by the last day of the month the registration expires; USD 75 renewal fee plus the USD 10 peer assistance fee (Rule 1140-01-.10). official source
Pharmacist licensePharmacists need a Tennessee license: pass the NAPLEX and the MPJE. official source

Checked against official Tennessee 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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