Is Your Practice Site Compliant With Pharmacy Regulations? Lessons From Three Recent Cases
We all understand that the main goal of pharmacy practice is to provide patients with appropriate and necessary pharmaceutical products and services. Pharmacy is a patient-oriented profession. Pharmacy regulatory compliance is an essential component of successful pharmacy practice. There have been several recent reports of problematic pharmacy practices that I feel the need to share […]
What AI Can and Can’t Do in Pharmacy: A PharmD Student’s View
{Preceptor’s Note: In just a few years, we have watched collegiate attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI) evolve dramatically. Not long after generative AI became widely available, a pharmacy extern told me, “Oh, we are not allowed to use that. It is considered an honor code violation.” Fast-forward two years, and students are now being encouraged […]
Evolution of the Pharmacist’s Role
Coming from a family of pharmacists, I always look forward to celebrating American Pharmacists Month each October. The theme this year is Caring for our Communities while commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. From administering vaccines to assessing for drug interactions, pharmacists provide a variety of patient-care services in different pharmacy practice settings throughout the community. Throughout […]
Florida Pharmacy Technicians and Medication Errors CE: What’s Required and What It Covers
Florida pharmacy technicians, your 2026 renewal deadline is approaching. While the majority of your CE hours can come from general approved content, two of your hours must come from a course approved specifically for medication errors. This training covers dispensing errors, like giving a patient the wrong drug or wrong strength, and teaches technicians how to recognize them, […]
The MPJE Is Changing in 2027: What Pharmacists Need to Know About the New UMPJE
Say you’re a community pharmacist working in Charlotte, North Carolina. You unexpectedly lose your job and the nearest opportunity available is in South Carolina. The possibility of applying and starting a new job within a couple of weeks in South Carolina is slim to none. Why? The MPJE. The MPJE (Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination) is the state law exam pharmacists must […]
What is a Consultant Pharmacist in Florida? (And How is It Different from a Regular Pharmacist?)
Lifelong learning is the cornerstone of the pharmacy profession. There are a variety of exciting opportunities for pharmacists to advance their professional careers. Becoming a consultant pharmacist is one option. Questions that may come to mind include: How does it differ from a traditional pharmacist role? or How do I maintain my consultant license? Whether you are interested in learning more about consultant pharmacist career opportunities or how to maintain your […]
Florida Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements for 2026
Florida pharmacy technicians must complete 20 total continuing education (CE) hours by December 31, 2026 to renew their Registered Pharmacy Technician status with the Florida Board of Pharmacy. The biennial requirement includes 2 hours of Board-approved medication error CE, with the remaining hours fulfilled through general ACPE- or Board-approved courses that count toward Florida’s renewal. CE Broker is the official tracking system for reporting completed credits.
Radical Responsibility: The First Step Toward Financial Health for Pharmacy Professionals
Financial stress affects 88% of Americans — and pharmacy professionals aren’t immune. When money worries follow you into the pharmacy, they can impact your focus, your patience, and the care you provide. Learn how to apply the same methodical approach you use for patient health to your own financial well-being, and start making appointments with your money today.
PTCB vs. NHA: How to Choose the Right Pharmacy Technician Certification
Pharmacy is one of the few healthcare fields where you can go from zero experience to a full-time clinical support role without a four-year degree. That’s not a small thing. Most healthcare careers require years of school before you’re anywhere near a patient. Pharmacy technicians work alongside pharmacists, interact with patients every day, and are trusted with the kind of detail-oriented work that keeps people safe, sometimes within weeks of starting a training program.
How to Become a Pharmacy Technician: A Step-by-Step Career Guide
Pharmacy is one of the few healthcare fields where you can go from zero experience to a full-time clinical support role without a four-year degree. That’s not a small thing. Most healthcare careers require years of school before you’re anywhere near a patient. Pharmacy technicians work alongside pharmacists, interact with patients every day, and are trusted with the kind of detail-oriented work that keeps people safe, sometimes within weeks of starting a training program.