For a regulated health profession that didn’t officially exist in this country before 2010, pharmacy technicians have quickly risen up to become essential to the operation of any patient-centred pharmacy practice
The decision to provide this care must be made in conjunction with, and with the consent of the patient, and when the benefits to the patient outweigh any risk.
“Having pharmacy staff contribute to vaccination efforts through the implementation of preparation stations in a clinic setting is unprecedented territory, so we’ve had to be flexible in our approach.”
