The demand for pharmacy technicians is projected to increase substantially through 2026. Pharmacy Technicians work under the direction of a pharmacist in hospitals, community pharmacies, home infusion pharmacies, and other healthcare settings. New technology that contributes to the manufacture of … Read the rest
Pharmacy is the art and science of preparing and dispensing medications and drug-related information to the public. A pharmacy technician plays an increasingly important role in the operation, giving pharmacists the freedom to counsel patients, adjust and renew medication orders … Read the rest
A pharmacist’s success in performing the daily pharmacy operations depends on the quality and capability of the pharmacy team. Highly skilled technicians improve productivity in the pharmacy and free the pharmacist to focus on core services that the public needs. … Read the rest
In community and institutional pharmacies, technicians are on the frontlines distributing medications to patients, providing health care services, and performing other technical duties under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians perform many of the same duties of the … Read the rest
The heavy reliance on prescription medications due to the prevalence of chronic illnesses increases the need for pharmacy technicians to support pharmacists with the distribution of healthcare products. Employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 … Read the rest
Explosive growth in the senior population, prevalence of chronic illnesses, and heavy reliance on prescription medications by both groups increase the need for pharmacy technicians. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 12 percent growth in employment for … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians are doing more in the pharmacy. Pharmacy technician programs prepare adults to perform much of the same duties as pharmacists. They perform all the duties related to the pharmacy operations and the dispensing of prescriptions, but a pharmacist … Read the rest
A Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of a pharmacist to assist in the dispensing of medications and the performance of activities related to the success of the operation that does not require the professional judgment of the pharmacist. A … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians receive and interpret prescriptions and prepare medications for distribution under the direction of a pharmacist. Since preparation of medications involves mixing, counting, measuring, and labeling, pharmacy technician programs cover these essential skills that will enable students to transition … Read the rest
Pharmacy technicians work in retail and hospital pharmacies to maintain inventory, stock shelves, fill and distribute prescription, fill vials, and assist customers. As pharmacies across the nation expand their services to meet increasing customer needs, the role and responsibilities of … Read the rest