Pharmacy technicians are a vital component of the pharmacy team. They must complete a registration process and complete continuing education hours as a part of the biennial registration renewal process. Pharmacy technician roles vary based on each state’s laws and regulations. In Alabama, pharmacy technicians must be under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to perform pharmacy functions or be present in the pharmacy’s prescription area. Alabama rules list functions that pharmacy technicians cannot perform, including communicating medical or drug information, accepting new prescriptions over the phone, and counseling a patient on their medications.