Pharmacy technicians, it’s time to shine!The Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards are now open for nominations. The Pharmacy Technician award is an excellent chance for pharmacists to shine a light on their excellent technician colleagues, or for dynamic pharmacy techs to enter themselves. Tackling barriers to holistic patient careIf we're too focused on technical dispensing functions at the expense of supporting patient health, let's change it. Want to enter for our Technician Initiative Award? October signals the launch of our Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards! Pharmacy techs receive prestigious awards Associations honour Jennifer Tuck and Gi-Gi Roberts for their outstanding efforts in the profession. Tips from a tech for a better flu season Here are my suggestions for streamlining your vaccination workflow to help decrease the risk of errors and improve an otherwise taxing time. Government’s proposed CSR would expand scope for techs New regulations will give techs more responsibility in dealing with controlled substances. Tackling pharmacy tech pay discrepancies A global look at why those with less technical jobs earn more. No relief in ‘relief pharmacist?’ As techs we may not have the education of pharmacists, but we still have the same duty to protect our patients. Where’s the patient information? If our job is to ensure patients receive their medications in the safest way possible, why are we skipping this step? Helping close the vaccination gap In the season for influenza and other respiratory illnesses, pharmacy technicians have an important role to play. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
