Pharmacy Technicians · South Carolina · Continuing education
South Carolina Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Registered Pharmacy Technician: 10 hours every year; renewal by June 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
South Carolina Registered Pharmacy Technician CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 10hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Accepted credit
- ACPE (American Council on Pharmaceutical Education) or CME Category I approved continuing education
- Carryover
- Excess hours may be carried forward to the next registration year only.
- New licensees
- Exempt while enrolled in a pharmacy technician program and during the first renewal period after completing it, or after initial registration.
- Audits & records
- Board audits CE of a random 10% of renewing technicians.
Good to know. Registration runs July 1 to June 30 and is renewed annually; no renewal without CE certification on the application. Certified pharmacy technicians must also keep PTCB/Board-approved exam certification current.
Source: www.scstatehouse.gov · S.C. Code Ann. §40-43-130(G); §40-43-82 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
Which CE courses count for pharmacy technicians in South Carolina?
ACPE (American Council on Pharmaceutical Education) or CME Category I approved continuing education.
How many CE hours do pharmacy technicians need in South Carolina?
10 hours every year.
How do I verify a pharmacy technician license in South Carolina?
Use the license lookup of the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SC LLR) (llr.sc.gov/bop); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for pharmacy technicians in South Carolina?
Licenses renew by June 30 (1 year cycle).