059-10 Wyo. Code R. § 10-8

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 10-8 - Pharmacy Technician Registration; Fees; Licenses

(a) Individuals shall apply for pharmacy technician licensure by completing an application supplied by the Board, providing evidence of current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) and paying the required fee. The Board reserves the right to require an interview of the applicant prior to a pharmacy technician license being issued;

(b) A pharmacy technician must apply to renew his/her license each year on or before December 31 and submit payment of the required renewal fee. The Board shall assess a late payment fee for any renewal application postmarked or filed after December 31.

(c) If the pharmacy technician fails to renew before December 31, the license expires ten (10) days after a written notice to renew is sent to the holder by certified mail, to the address last recorded for the licensee. An expired license may be restored by the Board upon compliance with this section no later than March 31 following expiration of the license. A pharmacy technician shall not practice in this state with an expired technician license;

(d) A pharmacy technician may petition the Board for reinstatement of an expired license. To be considered for reinstatement, the pharmacy technician must submit the following:

  • (i) A letter requesting reinstatement;
  • (ii) Payment of annual fees, including late payment fees, for those years which the license was expired up to a maximum of five years;
  • (iii) Evidence of current certification by the PTCB or EXCPT; and
  • (iv) Proof of continuing pharmacy education for those years the license was expired, up to a maximum of five (5) years.

(e) A pharmacy technician who fails to obtain the required number of continuing education credits may be issued an "inactive" license. A pharmacy technician may not practice in Wyoming with an "inactive" license. An "inactive" license may be converted to "active" status by providing the necessary hours of continuing education credits for those years the license has been "inactive" to a maximum of five (5) years; and

(f) If change of employment or mailing address occurs, the Board shall be notified within 30 days of date of change by the pharmacy technician.

059-10 Wyo. Code R. § 10-8

Amended, Eff. 12/19/2018.