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Pharmacy Technicians

Resources & Associations

For information on membership (including for college students) and continuing education opportunities, contact
American Association of Pharmacy Technicians (AAPT)
PO Box 391043
Omaha, NE, 68139-1043
Tel: (336) 252-8761
Email: aapt@pharmacytechnician.com
https://www.pharmacytechnician.com

Some pharmacy technicians may be represented by AFSCME. For more information, contact
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO (AFSCME)
1625 L Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20036-5687
Tel: (202) 429-1000
Fax: (202) 429-1293
https://www.afscme.org

For information about student membership and publications, and for news about the industry, visit the APhA Web site, or contact
American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
2215 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC, 20037-2907
Tel: (800) 237-2742
Email: infocenter@aphanet.org
https://www.pharmacist.com

For more information on accredited pharmacy technician training programs, contact
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
4500 East-West Highway, Suite 900
Bethesda, MD, 20814-4836
Tel: (866) 279-0681
Email: CustServ@ashp.org
https://www.ashp.org

For industry information and employment opportunities in retail, contact
National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)
1776 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 200
Arlington, VA, 22209-2516
Tel: (703) 549-3001
Email: contactus@nacds.org
https://www.nacds.org

For information on careers and continuing education, contact
National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA)
6046 FM 2920, Suite #505
Spring, TX, 77379-2542
Tel: (888) 247-8700
Email: support@cpht.org
https://cpht.org

To learn more about certification and training, contact
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
2215 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 101
Washington, DC, 20037-2907
Fax: (202) 888-1699
http://www.ptcb.org

The TPTS is a membership organization for pharmacy technicians who practice in hospital systems, community pharmacies, clinics, and other settings. For information on membership and continuing education, contact
The Pharmacy Technician Society (TPTS)
Tel: (866) 279-0681
Email: custserv@ashp.org
https://www.pharmtechsociety.org

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