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When you’re unsure about answering a patient question, err on the side of caution and refer them to a pharmacist.

Pharmacy technicians can expand their skills to explores career growth.

Guidance for pharmacy technicians as they continue to learn and start their careers.

During a time of staff shortages and increasing stress, the need to have an efficient workflow is of vital importance.

Maintaining a strict work-life balance, setting boundaries, and trusting instincts can help technicians manage a challenging workplace.

Tune in to this episode of Pharmacy Focus to gain a deeper understanding of the AAPT Fall Seminar, the evolving landscape of pharmacy practice, and the crucial roles played by pharmacy technicians.

Tailor pharmacy roles based on skill sets, although every technician must be capable of basic professional communication.

Pharmacy Times spoke with 2 presenters at the American Association of Pharmacy Technicians Convention 2023, which covered Wellbutrin and opioid use disorder medication.

Once the revisions to <797> become approved, there will be a minimum grace period of 6 months for pharmacies to comply.

Kevin Straughn, PharmD, clinical pharmacist at Duke Regional Hospital, said once the 2 compounding chapters, <797> and <795> become enforceable, there will be a 6-month grace period before USP <800> becomes enforceable.

The most common way to detect bacteria and determine the right medication to use is with the gram stain test, which will show whether the bacteria is gram-positive or gram-negative

Seeking personal fulfillment over money can help when assessing one’s value as a pharmacy technician.

Donald Klepser, PhD, MBA, professor and dean of academic affairs at the College of Pharmacy in the University of Nebraska Medical Center, discusses how pharmacy technicians can manage their own stress and burnout.

Logan Franck, PharmD, BCACP, a clinical associate professor in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, discuses his American Association of Pharmacy Technicians session on over-the-counter medications.

Donald Klepser, PhD, MBA, professor and dean of academic affairs at the College of Pharmacy in the University of Nebraska Medical Center, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the role of pharmacy technicians and what is expected as we move forward.

With National Pharmacy Technician Day 2021 on October 19, AAPT Special Projects Team offers a Scavenger Hunt to celebrate this special day and the pharmacy technicians who work hard to add value to their profession.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Chris Zaleski, PharmD, RPh, said pharmacy technicians are essential pharmacy team members to prevent dispensing errors and enhance patient care.

As the first point of contact at many pharmacies, technicians can often see whether a patient has been prescribed an opioid or other monitored substances.