There aren't many industries that have flourished under COVID-19, but pharmaceuticals are one. During the height of COVID layoffs, pharmaceutical jobs held steady. They cut NO jobs in April while we hit record-breaking unemployment. In fact,…
Blog Category: Pharmacy Technician
- Thu, 10/29/2020 - 02:28
- Wed, 08/21/2019 - 02:24
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that pharmacy technician jobs will grow at a 12% rate in the upcoming years. In comparison, the average job growth rate for all occupations is 5%. For prospective pharmacy techs, this means more opportunities and a…
- Tue, 07/23/2019 - 23:45
More than 4.25 billion retail prescriptions will be filled in the U.S. this year. That's 11.6 million a day. 8,000 a minute. The demand for prescription drugs is only going to continue growing as our population ages. Plus, more and more conditions…
- Wed, 04/24/2019 - 00:54
You've heard a lot about the opioid crisis in this country—in 2017, over 147,000 Americans died of opioid overdose—and an estimated 1.7 million struggled with opioid abuse. Most of them started with prescription medication. Prescription opioids are…
- Wed, 04/17/2019 - 00:50
Due to increases in the population’s age, higher rates of chronic diseases, and the growing number of people who are covered by insurance, the demand for certified pharmacy technicians is going up in the U.S. In fact, the field is projected to grow 12…
- Mon, 04/02/2018 - 22:18
A pharmacy technician assists a pharmacist with the preparation of prescription medications for customers. He or she may receive written prescription requests or may process requests doctors' offices send electronically or phone in. They have an average…
- Mon, 03/23/2015 - 14:33
Most often, patients think of their family doctor or nurse as their healthcare team. If they have chronic conditions such as diabetes Type 1 or 2, then specialists and surgeons might also fit in that category. Very rarely, however, does a patient think…
- Mon, 02/16/2015 - 16:47
The most important thing pharmacy technicians can do in a pharmacy is to check and double check their work. The next most important thing is to make sure the pharmacist checks and signs off on every prescription filled in the pharmacy—it is law. I have…
- Mon, 12/29/2014 - 20:09
The rules and regulations that govern your career as a Pharmacy Technician will vary from state to state. It is very important that you understand and inquire what your state’s requirements are. Rules for Licensure As you work towards becoming a Pharmacy…
- Mon, 10/06/2014 - 19:52
A medication error is defined as any preventable action or omission that may contribute to the inappropriate or harmful use of medicine by a health professional, patient, or caregiver. Errors occur at any point during the medication process and in any…