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From Pandemic to Epidemic: A Front Line Perspective on COVID-19 and the Opioid Crisis

Omnicell

” This CE-accredited session for pharmacy and nursing discussed how COVID-19 is compounding complications of Substance Use Disorder, and shared best practices for diversion monitoring in order to refocus resources and revise schedules amidst COVID-19.

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9 ways pharmacy technician roles are changing

The Checkup by Singlecare

9 pharmacy tech roles and responsibilities When it comes to patient care, the importance of pharmacy technicians cannot be overstated, Dr. Ojageer says. They may also be involved with medication compounding and assisting with clinical trials, depending on the healthcare setting. RELATED: COVID-19 tips for pharmacists 9.

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What's the Next Billion Dollar Pharmacy Startup going to be?

The Digital Apothecary

I do not think you want over 50,000 of the equivalent highly educated individuals who know how to make and compound drugs unemployed when many of them have >$150,000 in loans, and a pharmacy degree isn't exactly a way to get into any other job — just saying. Remote Patient Monitoring - This is a big one for me.