Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy technicians can finally take on more responsibilities involving controlled substances.

We can't ask those who have been betrayed by policy to trust the healthcare system if we don’t take the time to educate ourselves first.

New education and training programs are expected to begin operating in 2028.

As the operational backbone of the pharmacy, assistants need to be celebrated and encouraged.

In a short time, this pharmacy tech has built a diverse career spanning public health, hospital, community and academic practice.

The college will keep its current fee structure for now, with a broader review of fees planned after financial forecasts are developed.

Attendees explored how evidence can help break down healthcare silos, improve equity and make better use of pharmacists' expanding scope.

Updated recommendations outline practical strategies for clinicians, from distraction and topical anesthetics to changes in injection technique.

Plenty of pharmacy technician presentations and thought-provoking topics are on the agenda.

Cecile Ngai credits her part-time assistant job at a pharmacy chain with helping launch her career in hospital and community.