All pharmacy technicians need at least a high school diploma or its equivalent, like a GED. Pharmacy technicians who do not pursue postsecondary education (see next step) usually need on-the-job training in combination with their high school diploma.

What are the disadvantages of being a pharmacy technician?

Disadvantages of Being a Pharmacy Tech

• Prescription Drug Abuse. There are strict laws that pharmacies must obey when dispensing medication.
• Working Conditions. Pharmacy technicians generally work in an environment that is clean, well lit, and pleasant.
• Potential for Dangerous Errors.
• Continuing Education Requirements.

  How much does it cost to become a pharmacy technician?

  Certificate Program Cost: The cost for pharmacy technician certificate programs varies by school. The average price ranges from $1,500 to $5,000. Certificate Completion Time: Most pharmacy technician certificate programs take between four months and one year to complete, including required internship hours.

  What’s the average starting salary for a pharmacist?

  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, pharmacists earn a mean annual wage of $120,270. However, you can expect to have more debt than your starting salary out of the gate. The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) found that pharmacy school graduates borrowed $157,425 in 2016 to finance their degrees.

  How much does a mail order pharmacy technician make?

  In mail order pharmacies, there can be twenty or more pharmacy technicians on duty at any given time. In this environment, the lead technician is often the supervisor of other pharmacy technicians. This would be considered an entry-level management position and may offer a salary rather than hourly pay rate.

  How much does a lead pharmacy technician make?

  In this environment, the lead technician is often the supervisor of other pharmacy technicians. This would be considered an entry-level management position and may offer a salary rather than hourly pay rate.