Illinois to require certification

March 21, 2008

Beginning on January 1, 2010, within 2 years after being employed as a registered technician, a pharmacy technician must become certified by successfully passing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) examination or another Board‑approved pharmacy technician examination in order to continue to perform pharmacy technician’s duties. This requirement does not apply to pharmacy technicians hired prior to January 1, 2008.

For more information, see the State’s Board of Pharmacy “Pharmacy Practice Act

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