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Why pharmacy technicians are important in education

The Checkup by Singlecare

Pharmacy technicians are the backbone of any pharmacy. The primary responsibilities of a pharmacy technician typically include preparing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals, which are then carefully reviewed by the pharmacist for accuracy before being dispensed to the patient. Smith says.

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Case study: The pinnacle of person-centred care in hospital pharmacy

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

In November 2022, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust embarked on a person-centred care pilot that has changed the face of their pharmacy practice for the better. You’d be hard-pressed to find a pharmacist or pharmacy technician who doesn’t strive to underpin their practice with person-centred care.

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How to study for the pharmacy technician exam

The Checkup by Singlecare

Whether you’ve been working as a pharmacy assistant for a while and are ready to take on more job responsibilities or are just beginning to consider a career in the pharmacy field, you might have heard about the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). or its territories to be eligible.

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9 pharmacy technician tips for smooth pharmacy operations

SingleCare

Any pharmacy technician will tell you that a day behind the counter is a busy one. Pharmacy techs can’t do every task that pharmacists do, but they handle a whopping list of duties during their long, on-their-feet-all-day shifts. Are there practical and easy-to-implement pharmacy tech tips to improve pharmacy operations?

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How to help patients taking controlled medications

The Checkup by Singlecare

The law states that a pharmacist must only fill a prescription for a controlled substance when it is issued for a legit medical reason by a legitimate practitioner acting within the usual scope of their professional practice. Pharmacists are like caring gatekeepers. Even non-prescription drugs, such as dextromethorphan, have abuse potential.

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Pharmacy Measures and Policy Considerations for Pharmacy Practice

PQA

There are several important policy issues that could impact pharmacists’ ability to positively affect the quality of care for patients through the use of pharmacy performance measures. PQA is developing a set of standard pharmacy performance measures suitable for assessing pharmacy performance and for use in value-based arrangements (VBAs).

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What to do if your pharmacy is not answering the phone

The Checkup by Singlecare

Trying to call your pharmacy, but no one is picking up the phone? 7 alternatives to calling your pharmacy It can be frustrating to navigate automated phone menus and wait on hold for long periods of time. Nowadays, most pharmacies offer an app or an online account to manage your prescriptions.