Do You Need a Degree to Be a Pharmacy Tech?
Source-reviewed by Aaron Emmel, PharmD, MHA on May 11, 2026. No. You usually do not need a college degree to become a pharmacy technician. Most entry-level paths…
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Virginia Board of Pharmacy Approved Training Programs: What Qualifies in 2026
Virginia no longer approves each pharmacy technician program one by one. Instead, it must fit one of five categories in Virginia’s current rule: ASHP/ACPE accredited,…
Pharmacy Technician Training Program Florida: Board-Approved
In Florida, you must complete a Florida Board of Pharmacy–approved pharmacy technician training program before you can register as a pharmacy tech…
Pharmacy Technician Abbreviations: Meanings, Sig Codes, and Safety
Source-reviewed by Aaron Emmel, PharmD, MHA on May 12, 2026. Last updated May 12, 2026. Pharmacy technician abbreviations are shorthand terms used in prescription directions, medication routes,…
PTCE Study Guide 2026: What to Study for the PTCB Exam
To study for the PTCE in 2026, start with PTCB’s current content outline. That outline tells you the four exam domains and how much each…
Accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Programs (2025)
Quick answer: What counts as an accredited pharmacy technician training program? In the U.S., ASHP/ACPE-accredited pharmacy technician programs are the profession’s formal, program-level accreditation standard.…
Pharmacy Technician License vs Certification: What’s the Difference?
Here’s the difference: a pharmacy technician license or registration is your state’s permission to work as a pharmacy technician. CPhT certification is a national qualification…
Pharmacy Tech Scholar Launches New Collaboration with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
St. Augustine, FL – June 26, 2025 – Pharmacy Tech Scholar, an innovation-driven provider of interactive e-learning for pharmacy technicians, today…
Brand vs. Generic Medications: Everything You Need to Know
When you visit your local pharmacy, you may notice that the same medication can come in two forms: the well-advertised brand and the often less…
Medical Terminology for Pharmacy Technicians: Terms and Study Tips
Medical terminology for pharmacy technicians is the working language you use to understand prescriptions, drug names, common condition terms, side effects, directions, and pharmacy notes.…
