WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the terms of the agreement, PTCB will provide Pharmacy Profiles with verified certification data for pharmacy technicians who have obtained a National Association of Boards of Pharmacy e-Profile ID and have consented to share their information. This integration will allow certified technicians to seamlessly manage and showcase their credentials within the Pharmacy Profiles platform, enhancing visibility and trust among employers, health plans, and other partners.

"This partnership reflects our shared commitment to empowering pharmacy technicians and supporting the broader pharmacy workforce," said Mark Pilkington, executive director of Pharmacy Profiles. "By connecting verified certification data directly to technician profiles, we're reducing administrative burden and enabling more efficient credentialing processes across the profession."

The agreement also outlines strict data privacy and compliance standards, ensuring that all shared information is handled in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other relevant federal and state regulations.

"This collaboration with Pharmacy Profiles aligns with PTCB's mission to advance medication safety by certifying pharmacy technicians who are qualified to support pharmacists and patient care," said Bill Schimmel, PTCB's executive director and CEO. "We're proud to contribute to a more connected and transparent credentialing ecosystem."

The partnership is now in effect, with implementation efforts underway to support technician onboarding and data integration. Pharmacy technicians can visit www.pharmacyprofiles.com for more information and to claim their profile.

About Pharmacy Profiles
Pharmacy Profiles is the profession's trusted and comprehensive source for validated pharmacist, student pharmacist, and pharmacy technician credentials. Built by the American Pharmacists Association, Pharmacy Profiles supports the evolving needs of the pharmacy workforce and the organizations that rely on them.

About PTCB
PTCB is the nation's leading certifying organization for pharmacy technicians. Since 1995, PTCB has certified over 750,000 pharmacy technicians and continues to set the standard for technician credentialing.

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SOURCE American Pharmacists Association