PTCB Credential Status Verification

In order to verify the PTCB Credential status of a pharmacy technician:

1. You are required to select a Credential Type.
2. Enter search criteria into at least one of the fields below.
3. Click Search to view results. To further narrow your search, populate as many fields as possible.
4. Click the name of the pharmacy technician to view detailed information about the current or previously held credential(s).
5. The results include statuses for PTCB credentials. Only individuals who have been credentialed by PTCB will be displayed.

Definitions of Credential Statuses
 
Active: Currently active. 
Advanced: Active CPhT who has earned the Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT-Adv). 
Emeritus: Inactive, retired and/or no longer a practicing pharmacy technician.
Expired: Not currently active, but eligible for reinstatement. 
Revoked: Not active. Credential has been revoked. 
Surrendered: Not active. Credential has been voluntarily surrendered.
Suspended: Not active. Credential has been suspended.
Uncertified: Not active and must reapply.  

The verification information provided by PTCB is obtained from PTCB's credential records, which are securely maintained. PTCB makes all reasonable efforts to ensure that the credential record information is reported and published in an accurate and complete manner. PTCB is a primary source verifier. 

PTCB credentials individuals who meet all program requirements as set forth in the Candidate Guidebook.

For employers interested in verifying credentials for multiple credential holders at one time, submit a Help Center Request. 

If you already have an employer account, visit our Bulk Credential Verification Help Center Article for information on how to verify multiple credential holders at one time. 

Note for Recent Candidates
If you took the PTCE or CSPT exam on or before April 13, 2025, your results have been uploaded. Please note that results from certain third-party testing sites may be delayed and will be included in the next results upload. If you took the PTCE or CSPT exam on or before the date listed above, and your results are not available within 3 weeks of your exam date, please notify us using our Help Center. Assessment-Based Certificate exam results are updated daily.