Expert: Technicians Are Essential to Patient Safety, Pharmacy Efficiency

In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Chris Zaleski, PharmD, RPh, said pharmacy technicians are essential pharmacy team members to prevent dispensing errors and enhance patient care. Zaleski said technicians have also taken on more leadership roles and direct patient involvement during the pandemic, and added that continuing to get involved and advocate for themselves will be essential to maintaining the momentum as the pandemic comes to an end.