ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 4/30/2025
BCPhA calls for techs to administer vaccines
Association makes the case for pharmacy technicians as vaccine providers, after their 2022 authorization to administer COVID vaccines. - 4/30/2025
OCP’s AIMS data reveals areas for improvement
Most common time for a medication event was the dispensing stage, followed by the data input stage. - 4/30/2025
ISMP provides tips to help simplify medication regimens
Simplifying medication regimes can also reduce medication errors. - 3/4/2025
When is it necessary to share patient health information?
While safeguarding patients’ health information is a must, there is also a necessary time to share it. - 3/4/2025
CPNL creates new registration categories for tech students, interns
This allows students enrolled in pharmacy tech programs and recent graduates to register with the College. - 3/4/2025
PEI to permit techs to conduct point-of-care tests
To support these amendments, the College has drafted a practice directive that sets out its expectations. - 2/4/2025
Save the dates: Two tech conferences
Ontario and national conference promise great learnings for techs. - 1/14/2025
PANS honours 2024 Technician and Assistant of the Year
Nova Scotia winners lauded for their positive impact on the pharmacy profession. - 1/9/2025
U.S. university offers free pharmacy technician training
Certified pharmacy technician is one of eight healthcare-related programs eligible for free tuition. - 12/18/2024
NLPB cautions pharmacy staff to obtain informed consent from patients
College received reports of impersonation that resulted in prescriptions given to wrong individuals.