Education

Prior authorizations have become increasingly important as newer drugs come on the market to treat many diseases and conditions. A proper understanding of the intricacies of the prior authorization process, especially for patients on Medicare, can help streamline the approval process and enhance efficiency in the pharmacy’s prescription fill process. Read on to learn more …

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Automation Technology has been used in pharmacies for decades.  It helps to speed prescription filling and processing, reduces filling errors and waste, enhances security, helps ensure patient safety and reduces labor costs.  Automation products include Automatic Unit Dose and Multi-Med Oral solid tablet packagers, Barcode Inventory Management Systems, Medication Pouch Inspector Machines, Automatic Counters and …

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Pharmacy Technicians often work in pharmacies in hospitals and medical centers assisting licensed Pharmacists who are trained in Critical Care Pharmacy. In this position, Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for filling medication orders and mixing IV medications and IV fluids under the supervision of a Pharmacist. These medications, which have been ordered by physicians for their …

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Pharmacy technicians engage with customers, patients, health care providers, insurance companies and co-workers regularly on a daily basis. Good customer service skills are essential and go beyond greeting customers with a smile. Technicians should accept early in their career that patients will not always respond with the same courtesy as being shown to them. Three …

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As our population continues to age, more and more Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians are becoming involved in the treatment of acute and chronic pain. It is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that approximately 11% of adults suffer from some degree of daily pain and that currently millions of Americans every year are …

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As a Pharmacy Technician, your pharmacy technician practice is closely monitored by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s (PTCB) Code of Conduct for Pharmacy Technicians and by Federal laws and the laws of your state and locality. Failure to abide by these regulations and codes can result in censure, suspension or even revocation of your Pharmacy …

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Training to become a Pharmacy Technician can take from 12 to 24 months and can be quite expensive. Understanding the Grants, Scholarships and Financial Aid available can help ease the financial burden of Pharmacy Technician training. Read on to learn about Federal and Private Grants and Loans which are available to assist in financing your …

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Filling the role of a pharmacy technician comes with numerous perks. Along with career advancement opportunities, you’ll enjoy working with a team of professionals who have a deep passion for improving the livelihood of a diverse range of patients. Thinking about becoming a pharmacy technician? If so, you’ll definitely want to consider enrolling in a …

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Adverse Drug Events (ADES) are by definition injuries resulting from either medication errors, allergic reactions, overdoses or adverse drug reactions. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), medication errors harm an estimated 1.5 million people annually at an estimated cost of $3.5 billion. In addition, each year Adverse Drug Events …

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It’s time to take your Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Examination. You could wing it, or you could cobble together some free resources from YouTube. However, the test is quite expensive ($129 in 2021), and you’d like a better chance of passing than just prayer. If you aren’t sure where to look, don’t worry. We’ve compiled …

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