Pharmacy Technician

In addition to escalating workloads, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed understaffing in the pharmacy profession.

Melissa Pein, a pharmacy technician supervisor at Children’s Mercy Kansas City Hospital, discusses the role pharmacy technicians play in vaccinations.

Opportunities are continuously expanding in screening and medication therapy management services.

CPhT Students and Current Pharm Techs Benefit.

Pharmacists and technicians have an opportunity to prove their value as immunizers now that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for use in children ages 5 to 11.

The biggest advantage of med sync for a community pharmacy is the proactive selection of a date to have all the patient’s chronic medications filled simultaneously.

Technician Sirena Maxwell discusses how non-pharmacist staff members are emerging as key personnel for a strategic shift toward revenue outside dispensing.

Mark Garofoli, director of Experiential Learning Program at WVU School of Pharmacy, discusses his CPhT 2021 conference presentation regarding the role and impact of pharmacy technicians on opioids in the pharmacy.

Emily Holcomb, PharmD, BCPS, ISMP Safe Medication Management Fellow, discusses her CPhT 2021 conference presentation regarding targeted medication safety best practices.

As a pharmacist, it’s important to consider the benefits of certification for pharmacy technicians.

Mitigating the likelihood of pharmacy staff burnout requires a multifactorial approach.

Amy Summers, PharmD, BCSCP, consultant at Restore Health Consulting, discusses her CPhT 2021 conference presentation regarding proposed changes to the USP <795> and <797>.

The outmoded technology used in many pharmacies keeps pharmacists behind the scenes, tethered to slow, intermittent communication with the rest of the patient’s care team.

An overview of this year's NCPA Annual Convention, including highlights from sessions about pharmacy technicians, point-of-care testing, misinformation, and new drugs and clinical pearls in community pharmacy.

Melissa Pein, a pharmacy technician supervisor at Children’s Mercy Kansas City Hospital, discusses her CPhT 2021 conference presentation regarding pharmacy technicians and the role they play in vaccinations

The first “National Pharmaceutical Week” was proposed at the 1924 APhA annual meeting. In 1925, the inaugural week celebrating pharmacy was held from October 11 to 17.

The #PizzaIsNotWorking campaign originated because free pizza or other mundane incentives do not adequately address the unrealistic expectations in pharmacies, which lead to an emphasis on metrics rather than patient safety.

Sumaya Jaludi, PharmD, instructor for pharmacy technology at Carrington College, discusses the importance of pharmacy technicians for National Pharmacy Technician Day, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meredith Ayers, CPhT, pharmacy technician at Bremo Pharmacy and presenter at the annual NCPA Convention 2021, discusses the expanding role of pharmacy technicians.

Pharmacy Tech Talk is designed to focus on the growing role and responsibilities for pharmacy technicians, the tools and trainings they need, and challenges they face.

“A great pharmacy technician makes all the difference in the success of our pharmacy.”

Technicians are recognized for playing a vital part in pharmacies, helping both patients and pharmacists.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid digital adoption of mobile devices have changed the role of the community pharmacist.

The Next-Generation Pharmacist Awards national program salutes pharmacy professionals who are defining the industry’s future.

Effectively managing and respecting technicians is a great start but advocating for them helps to ensure the viability and growth of our profession.

Although October has long been celebrated as National Pharmacy Month, it is only in recent years that female pharmacists have been celebrated for their contributions to the profession and patient care.

Winners were announced and celebrated at the Next-Generation Pharmacist® of the Year gala on Oct. 8 at Founders Hall in Charlotte, N.C.

The most common medication errors seen in LTC facilities include dispensing errors, delay in delivery, and expired inventory.

In order to handle workflow disruptions, it is essential to train technicians and other staff to incorporate them into the patient care process and to manage paperwork and other related tasks.