Pharmaceutical workers trusted by public, held to high standards

In a recent Gallup survey, pharmaceutical workers were listed as the profession with the second-highest level of trust from the public.

Pharmacists came in one spot after nurses, with 75 percent of the public expressing trust in the work of a pharmacist or pharmaceutical worker.
National Community Pharmacists Association CEO Douglas Hoey issued the following statement following the release of the survey results:

“Congratulations to America’s pharmacists for setting a record high in trustworthiness in Gallup’s annual survey for 2012. An impressive 75 percent of respondents categorized pharmacists as having very high/high honesty and ethical standard. Since the audience is the American people, this ranking is a testimony to the goodwill generated by the patient-friendly approach of pharmacists who are accessible, responsive, and take tremendous pride in helping patients achieve the best health outcomes at the lowest costs.”

He also added, “In Gallup’s more than three-decade-old survey, the level of respect for pharmacists has been consistently high. We don’t rest on our laurels; instead, each year, we strive to become better. Our hope is that the decision-makers in the private and public sectors who make policy and choose prescription drug plans will tap further into the expertise and results pharmacists can bring to health care. For example, the trust that Americans place in their pharmacists makes these highly trained health care professionals a prime resource to help improve outcomes and reduce costs by boosting patient compliance with their prescribed medication regimen.”

Why are Pharmaceutical workers trusted?

The pharmaceutical industry has a reputation as a trustworthy procession, and it is an ideal work environment for those who value ethics and honesty. Patients rely on pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide honest care, especially considering the responsibility involved in issuing medication.

The high level of trust in pharmaceutical workers is also a reason why employers value those pharmacy techs with professional training from a respected program like Ayers Career College. Pharmacy technicians are in high demand, but it has been tough for some pharmacies to find techs with the right level of training.

What do Pharmaceutical workers do?

Pharmacy technicians perform a variety of daily tasks, including providing support to a pharmacist and maintaining accurate records. Pharmacy technicians play an important role in educating patients about how to use medication and prevent other illnesses and complications.

Ayers Career College offers one of the nation’s great Pharmacy Technician training programs where students learn a wide variety of skills, including how to provide valuable technical and clerical support to pharmacists, mixing and re-packaging medication, and delivering drugs to patients. Students are also trained to maintain computer files dealing with patients and their medications, and those records are vital to ensure the proper dosage and those unsafe medications are not issued to specific patients.