Pharmacy Tech Info by State

In the state of Nevada, all pharmacy technicians must register with the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy. In order to register in the State of Nevada, one of several specific education, training, or previous registration requirements must be met. The Board offers the following information for future pharmacy technicians:

Before 2003, pharmacy technicians were not required to register with the Kansas Board of Pharmacy. Today, aspiring pharmacy technicians cannot operate in the state without a registration card. To register, you must fill out an application and take an exam. You must pass the exam with a minimum score of 75 percent. To request a technician application, you must call the Board at 785-296-4056 or request an application packet via email at http://www.kansas.gov/pharmacy/Applications.htm.

Overview

Kentucky is home to nearly 7,000 salaried pharmacy technicians. This means, the state’s population of pharmacy technicians accounts for more than 2 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians. Aspiring pharmacy technicians choose The Bluegrass State for:

• The opportunity to work at top hospitals such as Kosair Children’s Hospital, Norton Healthcare, Baptist Hospital East, and St. Elizabeth Edgewood (all nationally ranked and/or high performing in multiple specialties)
• Access to more than 75 other outstanding hospitals
• Access to hundreds of quality health care and pharmacy technician training programs
• Employment: The several metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas are in the top five areas for employment levels and concentration of jobs

Overview

Oklahoma is home to more than 4,500 salaried pharmacy technicians. This means, more than 1.3 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians reside in The Sooner State State. Aspiring pharmacy technicians choose Oklahoma for: