Question

Educational Requirements:

1. Pharmacist. What are the educational & age requirements for RPhs to become licensed in TX? §283.3

2.Technician. What are the educational requirements for TX Tech registration? §297.3

Licensure & Registration:

Pharmacist:

3. What is the initial fee for RPh TX licensure? § 295.5 b

4. How often do RPhs need to renew their TX licensure, how much CE is needed, & what is the cost? §295.5 a & c; §295.8 a

Technician:

5. What are the requirements for Techs to become registered in TX? §297.3

6. What is the initial fee for TX Tech registration? §297.4

Answer 1

1. Ans: An applicant must have graduated and possess professional degree from college of pharmacy and should be above 18 years of age

2. Ans: An applicant must have high school or equivalent diploma and pharmacy technician certification either from The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

3. Ans: The initial fee for pharmacist license in Texas is $235 for two year registration and processing of application. In addition to this $44 is charged ($13 to aid a program for impaired pharmacists and pharmacy students, $5 to fund TexasOnline, $5 to aid the Office of Patient Protection, $21 to aid the Prescription Monitoring Program)

4. Ans: Pharmacists should renew their registration every two years. The fee for renewal is $235 with an additional amount of $41 ($13 to fund a program to aid impaired pharmacists and pharmacy students, $5 surcharge to fund TexasOnline, $2 to aid the Office of Patient Protection, $21 to fund the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program)