The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's new certificate in controlled substances diversion prevention is one of five PTCB specialty certificates that count toward becoming an Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician.
The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a guidance that will enable pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 vaccinations to patients age 3 years old and older.
Through a partnership with TRC Healthcare, more than 5,000 community pharmacies in the Health Mart family now have access to quality pharmacy technician training solutions.
Three national pharmacy organizations are urging state governors to include community pharmacists in administering a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
The company said it’s looking to fill 300 positions — largely part- and full-time pharmacy technicians — to respond to anticipated high demand for flu shots and to address the ongoing pandemic.
The Compliance Team founder and CEO, Sandra Canally, outlines how the new certification works and what pharmacies can expect to learn from the program.
