Pharmacy Tech Talk : Episode 6

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Pharmacy Focus Podcast: Pharmacy Tech Talk - Episode 6

Mark Garofoli, director of Experiential Learning Program at WVU School of Pharmacy, discusses the role and impact of pharmacy technicians on opioids in the pharmacy.

In this month's episode, Mark Garofoli, director of Experiential Learning Program at WVU School of Pharmacy, discusses the role and impact of pharmacy technicians on opioids in the pharmacy. He mentions the process of dispensing opioids, new changes to the dispensing of controlled drugs, and best practices for pain management.

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