Delaware

What you need to know about becoming a Pharmacy Technician in Delaware. Including Delaware licensing and training requirements, schools & colleges offering pharmacy technician programs and employment and salary trends for pharmacy techs in Delaware (DE).  

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Pharmacy Technician Employment & Salary Trends, and Career Opportunities in Delaware

July 15, 2012
Pharmacy technician employment and salary trends, and career opportunities in Delaware

Overview

Delaware is home to nearly 1,000 salaried pharmacy technicians. This means, less than one percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians live in The First State. Still, aspiring pharmacy technicians choose Delaware for:

  • The opportunity to work at renowned facilities such as Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Christian Care, and Bayhealth Medical Center (all nationally ranked and/or high performing in multiple specialties)
  • Access to at least 10 other outstanding hospitals and dozens of quality medical facilities
  • Access to a number of quality health care and pharmacy technician training programs
  • Salary growth: Salary growth has increased significantly between 2006 and today

Delaware Pharmacy Technician Training Programs

July 15, 2012
Delaware pharmacy technician training programs

According to the Delaware Department of State Division of Professional Regulation, Board of Pharmacy, aspiring pharmacy technicians must complete a training program within 90 days of the first day of employment with a pharmacy. Registration is not required and certification is voluntary. However, the Board has certification guidelines should a pharmacy technician choose to become certified. Keep in mind that many top employers give priority to applicants with a diploma or degree, experience, and certification.

Requirements to Become a Pharmacy Technician in Delaware

June 20, 2012
Requirements to become a pharmacy technician in Delaware

The tiny state of Delaware is home to approximately 165 hospital and retail pharmacies employing nearly a thousand pharmaceutical technicians and clerical assistants.  Pharmacy technicians are trained health professionals who assist pharmacists with counting, sorting, compounding, packaging and labeling prescription drugs.  Other required tasks may include ordering supplies, answering phones, database management, careful record keeping and frequent compliance checks.  Despite the state's lack of legal requirement, more than eighty percent of Delaware's pharmaceutical assistants are licensed

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