Kristy Malacos, MS, CPhT

The pharmacy technician profession is continuously evolving, with increases in medication safety standards bringing about changes in technician requirements.

Pharmacy organizations and associations offer many benefits to, and can fulfill many needs for, both pharmacists and technicians.

Many pharmacy technicians have experienced an increase in their education and training requirements as their profession continues its expansion.

The role of a pharmacy technician has expanded with the increasingly clinical and patient-driven focus of pharmacy practice.

Because transitions of care require the coordination of patient care activities to ensure appropriate services are received, collaboration between all practitioners involved in the treatment plan is essential.

Expanding pharmacy technician roles is vital to evolving the practice of pharmacy.

As patient-centered care becomes the focus and standard of health care, pharmacy technicians have experienced dramatic increases in their roles and responsibilities.