|Articles|June 18, 2020

Pharmacy Industry Outlook for Technicians

Experts discuss insights from NHA's 2019 Industry Outlook research from employers of pharmacy technicians to better understanding their needs and the value of certification for this role.

During episode 3, host Jeremy Sasser and co-host Jessica Langley, executive director for education and advocacy at NHA, share insights from NHA's 2019 Industry Outlook research, part of the annual publication, access:™ an allied health industry journal. The Industry Outlook research shares insights from employers of pharmacy technicians, better understanding the needs of employers and the value of certification for this role.

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