The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN REGISTRATION 

General Information

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NEW: Frequently asked Questions and Answers about the Process and Deadline:  Click Here

NEW:  Requirements for Student Exempt Status 

  Who should register?

All non-registered personnel currently working behind the pharmacy counter and those who apply to work as a pharmacy technician in the future should register.  This includes individuals working in independent and retail pharmacies as well as pharmacies serving hospitals, nursing homes, assistant living, and other health facilities.  Registration Information COMAR 10.34.34.04

Please download the  instructions and appropriate application  that applies to your circumstances (MS Word Format).

Download Board Applications & Instructions 

Make checks payable to the -  Maryland Board of Pharmacy, no cash accepted

• Pharmacy Technician Instructions & Application
  (Nationally Certified, Non-Nationally Certified, Reciprocity)
• Pharmacy Technician Renewal and Reinstatement Application
• Pharmacy Student Exemption Application
• Training Program Approval  Application
• Address/Employer Information Change Form

To request the Criminal Background Application or any of the applications via fax or email CLICK HERE