Pharmacy Technician Requirements in Missouri

To work as a pharmacy technician in the state of Missouri, registration is requiPharmacy-Technician-Requirements-in-Missourired with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. Registration must be completed prior to working at any Missouri pharmacy.

To register in Missouri, fully complete and submit the Pharmacy Technician Registration Application that is notarized by a notary public, along with the application fee of $35. The application must also include a 2×2 head and shoulders photo of yourself, and proof of fingerprinting with a receipt from 3M/Cogent.

Renewal of registration is required annually by May 31st. The status of your license may be checked on the Board’s website.

Basic Pharmacy Technician Requirements in Missouri

The following are the minimum requirements for registering as a Pharmacy Technician:

  • Must pass a criminal background check

Training Requirements

There are no formal training requirements for pharmacy technicians in Missouri. However you should be trained appropriately for the tasks that you are to perform.

If you decide to attend a formal training program or school, be sure to select one that is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Programs that are accredited by the ASHP have shown that they meet the recommended requirements to help enable you to pass one of the national exams.  

Certification Requirements

The Missouri Board of Pharmacy does not specifically state that they recognize national certifications for pharmacy technicians.

Please consult the Missouri’s Statutes Chapter 338, Section 338.013 for more information regarding requirements for pharmacy technicians.

Search Pharmacy Technician Programs

Get information on Pharmacy Technician programs by entering your zip code and request enrollment information.

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Pharmacy Tech Training in Missouri

Below lists schools available for training:

Ozarks Technical Community College, located in Springfield, offers a Pharmacy Technician Program that includes demonstrations and 15 hours of clinical experience in different settings (hospital pharmacies, long-term care pharmacies and retail pharmacies). Courses are available in the evenings.

For more information about the program, please call 417-447-7500.

St. Louis College of Health Careers offers a Pharmacy Technician Program where you can either earn a diploma or an AAS Degree. Both programs are available to take either in the day or evening at the City and County campuses.

For further information, call them at 866-529-2070

Comments 8

  1. Sardar Sherzad

    Hi,
    I am having a medical degree from a foreign university. I am currently living in a small town in Missouri. I was wondering if you know of any pharmacy technician program around central Missouri (around Columbia area) or any online program that I could take in my free time.
    thanks,

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    • Shannon Clark

      Hello Sardar – are either of the schools listed on this page close to your hometown? If not, try searching for a school using the box on the page labelled “Search Pharmacy Technician Programs” Once you enter your zip code, you will be presented with a list of schools near you. Best of luck to you!

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  2. Amber

    I am currently employed at a hospital in Michigan. I hold my ptcb certificate and a full license in the state of Michigan. I was wondering if I have to get fingerprinted again to get licensed in the state of Missouri or If I can pay the fee and be done. What are the steps to being licensed in the state of Missouri if you already hold a full license in Michigan?

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  3. Cindy

    I have my Kansas pharmacy technician license is that recepicol for Missouri?

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    • Shannon Clark

      Hello Cindy – we suggest that you contact the Missouri Board of Pharmacy to ask your questions directly. Here’s their website address: http://pr.mo.gov/pharmacists.asp

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  4. Chris Echternach

    Hello,

    When I get my fingerprints, what would disqualify me from obtaining the pharm tech license in MO? I have a couple of misdemeanors. No felonies. Thanks

    Reply

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