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State of California Pharmacy Technician Requirements

Contents


 * 1) About the California State Board of Pharmacy
 * 2) California Pharmacy Technician Requirements
 * 3) Employer Requirements for Pharmacy Technicians
 * 4) References

About the California State Board of Pharmacy

The California State Board of Pharmacy is managed by the California Department of Consumer Affairs. It was established in 1891 in order to regulate the practice of pharmacy and sale of poisons in the State of California. ¹ As of 2009, the Board consisted of seven pharmacists and six public members, for a total of thirteen members. All seven pharmacists and four public members were appointed by the governor of the state. The remaining two were appointed by the Assembly Speaker and Senate Rules Committee. ¹

The Board issues licenses/registration for pharmacists, intern pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians, as well as site permits for pharmacies or other establishments that dispense prescription drugs in the state. All registration, license, and permit renewals are handled by the Board as well as complaints and enforcement actions. The California State Board of Pharmacy is located at:

1625 N. Market Blvd., N219

Sacramento, CA 95834

Phone (916) 574-7900

Fax (916) 574-8618

Website: www.pharmacy.ca.gov

Email: appstatus@dca.ca.gov (Pharmacy Technicians)

State of California Pharmacy Technician Requirements

To be eligible to become licensed as a pharmacy technician in California, you must have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND qualify under A, B or C below:

A. Have an Associate Degree in Pharmacy Technology OR Any other course that provides a minimum of 240 hours of instruction as specified in Title 16 California Code of Regulation section 1793.6(c) OR A training course accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) OR Graduation from a school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

B. Certification certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

C. Successful completion of a training program provided by a branch of the federal armed services.²

California Pharmacy Technician Employment & Salary Trends

Around nine percent of the country’s 334,400 pharmacy technicians reside in California and the state is home to the top ten highest paying metropolitan areas for technicians.³ Employment growth is up across the U.S. overall, with California holding the number one spot for employment growth. Salary growth is notable as well, placing California at number three on the list of states with the highest salaries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, pharmacy technician salaries and employment figures for California (and the nation) are as follows:⁴

Pharmacy Technician Employment Growth California

New Jobs Since 2006: 5,310

Population 2006: 23,360

Current Population 28,670

Pharmacy Technician Salary Growth California

Average Salary 2006: $34,420

Average Salary Today: $38,380

Pharmacy Technician Employment Growth Nationwide

New Jobs Since 2006: 51,950

Population 2006: 282,450

Current Population: 334,400

Projected Increase 2010-2020: 32 percent

Pharmacy Technician Salary Growth Nationwide

Average Salary 2006: $26,510

Average Salary Today: $28,400

References


 * 1) California Digital Library, Online Archive of California, www.oac.cdlib.org. Retrieved 7-06-12.
 * 2) Department of Consumer Affairs California State Board of Pharmacy, www.pharmacy.ca.gov, Retrieved 7-12-12.
 * 3) Pharmacy Technician Review, www.pharmacytechnicianreview.com, Retrieved 7-17-12.
 * 4) Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, Retrieved 7-20-12.