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
READ MOREPharmaceutical Industry looking for professionally trained Pharmacy Techs
Workers in the pharmaceutical industry are playing an important role in America’s fight against the recent meningitis outbreak following contamination found in some injectable treatments. In a new perspective piece published titled Annals of Internal Medicine, a physician recalls lessons learned from the outbreak. According to the author, the lessons he learned in 2002 are applicable to the current outbreak, and he warns that compounding preservative-free corticosteroids requires meticulous sterility to ensure a lack of fungal contamination. Without this sterility, fungus grows aggressively, he said. The perspective piece also says the current cases show that once injected, the fungus can
READ MOREPrescription drug use on the rise, experienced pharmacy technicians needed
Prescription drug use in America has never been higher as more patients have access to a variety of medications to treat a wide variety of illnesses and disorders. On one hand, this growing access to prescription drugs is a good thing. It means more people are able to get treatment for life-altering illnesses. Today’s medications are also more advanced, meaning there are fewer side effects to deal with. However, a growing number of prescription drug use has also led to a growth in substance abuse as many users struggle with finding the right balance. This growing challenge means having experienced,
READ MOREGeneric drugs dropping medication prices, increasing demand for pharmacy techs
The increased use of generic drugs, which are cheaper than brand name prescriptions, is increasing the overall use of prescription drugs, which in turn in increasing the demand for professionally trained pharmacy technicians across the country. Pharmacies and health care facilities all across the country are experiencing a shortage of professionally trained pharmacy technicians, which makes now the perfect time to begin a new career as a pharmacy technician by completing the training program at Ayers Career College. Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Senior Vice President Matthew Bennett said last month that access to genetic drugs was increasing
READ MOREPharmacy techs in high demand as medication access grows
Medication use in America has grown substantially in recent years as the medical field has advanced and more Americans get access to health care. That increase in access to medication is one of the reasons pharmacy technicians are in such high demand. Pharmacy technicians, who provide technical and clerical support to pharmacists in a variety of settings, as well as help patients, fill prescriptions, and access health insurance information, are also in high demand as access to medication continues to increase and the demand for medication continues to climb across not only America but the world. According to a Pharmaceutical
READ MOREPharmacy tech profession looking for the right workers
The Pharmacy Technician profession can be demanding and offers many challenges. However, it is also a career that can be extremely rewarding for the right person with the right training. Pharmacy Tech Duties The basic duties of a Pharmacy Technician include screening prescription orders for accuracy, sorting medication by counting, measuring, and weighing, understanding state laws related to the prescription drug industry, and contacting insurance providers to find out details on a customer’s policy. These responsibilities will vary on work settings and position. Pharmacy Tech Work Settings and Schedules Pharmacy Technicians also work in a variety of work settings, ranging
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