Job Description
Pharmacy Technicians assist Pharmacists in preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines prescribed by doctors.

Requirements
1.  Must be at least 18 years of age.
2.  Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
3.  Must be certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Restrictions
Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
Alcohol or drug addiction.
Fraudulent statements on license application.

School Located in Wyoming
Casper College - Casper

License
Pharmacy Technicians must be licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy.

Examination
The examination is normally given three times a year:  Fall, Spring, and Summer by PTCB.
 

Fees
PTCB Exam	$120.00
WY Licensure Fee	$  50.00 + $ 50.00 Criminal Background Check
Annual Renewal	$  50.00

Licensing Agency
James T. Carder
Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy
632 South David Street, Suite 100
Casper, Wyoming  82601-3190
Phone: (307) 234-0294
http://pharmacyboard.state.wy.us

Licensing Authority
W.S. 33-24-301.

Additional Sources of Information
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
2215 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC  20037-2985
Phone: (877) 782-2888 (toll free)
http://www.ptcb.org 

Wages Last Updated June 2008



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