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General Renewal Information

The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) is working diligently on processing applications for renewal and upgrades.  We appreciate your patience during this COVID-19 pandemic.

See the current information regarding waivers of renewals, inventory and TSBP procedures below.

As of March 27, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain licensing renewal regulations for Texas pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy technician trainees. With these waivers, the Governor is temporarily extending expiration dates for licenses and temporarily suspending continuing education requirements for pharmacists.

At this time, the Office of the Governor grants the request in part. In accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, the Office of the Governor grants the TSBP’s request to suspend RULE §295.7, RULE §295.8(a)(1), RULE §297.3(d)(1)-(3), RULE §297.8, and RULE §297.5, to the extent necessary to temporarily extend expiration dates and the continuing education requirements on licenses.

REMEMBER: Once your renewal has been processed, you can print your renewal certificate on our website here.





Renewal Information for Specific License Types

Pharmacy Technician Trainees
Expiration dates may be extended for pharmacy technician trainees. Pharmacy technician trainees who need an extension of their registration should submit a request to mailing@pharmacy.texas.gov.




Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy technician registrations should be renewed by the expiration date.

• CE Requirement — Pharmacy technicians that are unable to complete the continuing education requirements for registration renewal may still renew their registration.
• Fingerprint Requirement — Although many fingerprinting locations are open and operating, pharmacy technicians unable to complete the fingerprint session prior to registration renewal may still renew their pharmacy technician registration. Pharmacy technicians who do not complete the fingerprint requirement at this time will be required to complete the requirements prior to the next renewal. For questions or assistance, contact us at tech@pharmacy.texas.gov.



Pharmacists
Pharmacist licenses should be renewed by the expiration date.

• CE Requirement – Pharmacists that are unable to complete the continuing education requirements for licensure renewal may still renew their license.