|Podcasts|August 7, 2020

Pharmacy Focus Episode 4: Expanding the Role of Pharmacy Technicians

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In this week’s episode, we will be discussing the importance of expanding the role of pharmacy technicians. Email your pharmacy hero nomination to AAntrim@pharmacytimes.com!

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Pharmacy Focus Episode 4: Expanding the Role of Pharmacy Technicians

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