Exploring Careers in Pharmacy: Pros and Cons of Becoming a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician
Whether you’re contemplating becoming a pharmacist or a pharmacy technician, it’s important to understand the benefits and challenges of each role. This article provides a look at the pros and cons of these professions, to help you decide if a career in pharmacy is right for you.
Due for a Reschedule? What Marijuana (Potentially) Being Rescheduled to Schedule III Could Mean for Pharmacy
In pharmacy, drug classifications are vital for regulating medication dispensing and ensuring patient safety. You may have recently heard about the discussions from the DEA and Senate to reschedule marijuana or cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). This change may pose significant changes to pharmacy operations. How will this impact pharmacies, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians?
Pharmacy Diabetes Training For Pharmacists & Technicians
Maintaining competency in the treatment of diabetes is crucial for all healthcare professionals. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), there were 37.3 million Americans, roughly 11.3% of the population, with diabetes in 2019. Unfortunately, 8.5 million of those individuals were undiagnosed. In addition, there were 96 million Americans over the age of 18 who […]
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Need CE fast? We’ve got you covered. If you’ve waited until the last minute to complete your CE requirements, get caught up with us on December 31. We’ll be offering the following courses: P <795> – Keys to Compliance with the 2022 Updates in Nonsterile Compounding Standards Steven Ziegler, PharmD, MBA | 8:00 AM ET […]
Naloxone: The Lifesaving Antidote for Opioid Overdose
The United States faces a substantial public health challenge due to opioid misuse and overdoses. In 2018, there were around 46,802 deaths related to opioids. In response to this crisis, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) introduced a “5-Point Strategy to Combat the Opioid Crisis” in April 2017. One key aspect of […]
Mastering Pharmacy Inventory Management: Ensuring Efficiency and Patient Care
Effective pharmacy inventory management is a crucial component of providing quality healthcare services. A well-organized and optimized inventory system not only ensures the availability of essential medications but also contributes to streamlined operations and improved patient care. In this blog article, we’ll delve into the key aspects of pharmacy inventory management, exploring strategies to enhance […]
Navigating the Landscape of Pharmacy Billing and Reimbursement
Pharmacy billing and reimbursement are critical aspects of the healthcare system, ensuring that pharmacies can provide essential medications while maintaining financial viability. In this blog article, we’ll delve into the intricacies of pharmacy billing and reimbursement, exploring key concepts, challenges, and best practices that pharmacists need to navigate in today’s dynamic healthcare environment. Table of […]
USP 795 vs USP 797 Hygiene, Garbing, & BUD Dates
USP 795 vs USP 797 Hygiene, Garbing, & BUD Dates As workers in the pharmacy field, we have to abide by certain pharmacy rules and guidelines. When I was first beginning my time as a pharmacy student, I wondered about what these regulations were and where we could find them. Luckily, my first lab in […]
Women’s Health: Pharmacist’s New Role in Contraceptives
Women’s Health: Pharmacist’s New Role in Contraceptives In many states, the pharmacist’s role regarding birth control has changed in recent years to include the role of prescriber. Some states have started to give permission for pharmacists to start prescribing birth control, and the interest for this in other states is expanding (2). Despite this shown […]
What This Year’s Flu Season Has To Offer
Flu Season With September 23rd marking the start of fall this year, many people have started to look forward to what this colder season has to offer. Changing leaves, holidays, and school breaks are some of the things that first come to people’s minds. However, for many healthcare professionals and cautious parents, they know another […]