Pharmacy Technician

As Pharmacy Technician Day approaches, the CEO of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board argues that real recognition means career ladders, consistent scope regulations, and investment in certification.

National Pharmacy Week spotlights how pharmacists and technicians boost adherence by clarifying medication timelines, easing uncertainty, and strengthening patient trust through better counseling.

Trained technicians formalize social needs and cessation work already happening in pharmacies—but billing and credentialing remain the biggest hurdles.

Professional membership and experienced mentor leadership offer new pharmacy technicians a dual advantage, serving as a comprehensive training accelerator.

Investing in formalized technician education not only supports competency development but also strengthens workforce stability.

Certifying pharmacy technicians to administer immunizations streamlines workflow, combats vaccine misinformation, and positions pharmacies to fill a coming gap in physician access.

Prioritizing self-care is not optional; it is necessary for ongoing effectiveness and professional satisfaction.

Hannaford's Sara Lane, PharmD, shares how standardized workflows and a growing technician immunizer program have driven measurable gains in vaccination rates.

From AI-driven dispensing to grassroots advocacy wins, here are the key insights Pharmacy Times gathered at McKesson ideaShare 2026 in Denver.

Human connection is often the first casualty of rising prescription counts and constant interruptions.

Three finalist pharmacies shared the mindsets, tools, and community-rooted strategies driving their operational success and patient-centered care.

Two pharmacy owners share real-world strategies for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to boost efficiency, expand clinical capacity, and elevate patient care.

Pharmacy technicians are uniquely positioned to shape patient experience.

Empowered pharmacy technicians strengthen adherence and support safer, smoother patient care.

Pharmacy technicians are vital to obesity care, improving access, adherence, and patient engagement in increasingly complex treatment pathways.

Pharmacy technicians are essential for navigating access barriers, addressing misconceptions, and supporting adherence in obesity care.

Pharmacy technicians are increasingly central to obesity care, supporting medication access, workflow efficiency, and patient engagement in ambulatory settings.

Technician-led strategies are accelerating antiretroviral therapy access and improving long-term adherence for patients with HIV.

National certification, advanced specialization, and informatics enhance career longevity and patient safety

PTCB credentialing elevates pharmacy technicians’ safety and career commitment, boosts patient trust, and enables efficient delegation—helping reduce medication errors in modern pharmacies.

Lowering costs won’t improve health outcomes if the pharmacies dispensing those medications lack the authority, staffing, and infrastructure to function as clinical settings.

Acquiring advanced certifications equips pharmacy technicians with a clear pathway to increased salary potential and long-term financial stability.

Analysis reveals critical price volatility patterns affecting pharmacy inventory management.

Pharmacy technicians drive patient care through smart, tech-enabled inventory management.

Pharmacy technicians enhance patient safety and efficiency by mastering communication, situational awareness, and leadership skills.

Pharmacy technicians enhance safety and efficiency in hazardous drug compounding.

Tech-Check-Tech Improves Workflow and Allows Pharmacists to Focus on Clinical Responsibilities

Heavy workloads, lack of recognition, and stressful environments fuel emotional exhaustion, turnover, and patient safety concerns.