Pharmaceutical Technologist Practice Licence Licence Fees / Charges
Enrolled pharmaceutical technologists — diploma-level professionals who support dispensing and pharmaceutical care under supervision — must also hold a valid annual practice licence, just like pharmacists. This obligation falls under the same Section 9A (enrolment) and Section 9C (practice licensing) provisions of the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, Cap 244, and is administered by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
Fee Summary Table
| Item | Fee (Ksh.) |
|---|---|
| Annual practice licence (pharmaceutical technologist) | 5,000 (per PPB’s current general practice-licence rate) |
PPB’s published fee notices for 2026 group the annual practice licence fee for pharmacy professionals together without separately breaking out the technologist rate. Historically, technologist fees have tracked at or just below the pharmacist rate. Because PPB periodically revises fees, confirm the exact current figure on the PPB online portal before applying.
What You Need
- Certificate of enrolment as a pharmaceutical technologist
- Evidence of CPD compliance
- Passport-size photographs
- Online application through the PPB practice portal
Like pharmacists, technologists practising without a current licence risk enforcement action from PPB.
