At-home chemotherapy for HR+ breast cancer works best when pharmacists guide oral regimens, boosting adherence, safety, and affordable access.
Publication|Articles|October 14, 2026
- October 2026
- Volume 92
- Issue 10
National Pharmacy Technician Day: Celebrating the Backbone of Pharmacy
Author(s) Shirley Jacobs, CPhT
Fact checked by: Yasmeen Qahwash
Each October, the pharmacy profession pauses to recognize technicians' decades-long evolution, from on-the-job trainees to nationally certified health care professionals.
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National Pharmacy Technician Day is celebrated each year on the third Tuesday of October to honor the support, contributions, and dedication of pharmacy technicians. The observance was created to acknowledge and pay respect to these dedicated individuals who are integral to the pharmacy profession.
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