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5 reasons you should become a pharmacy technician

The Checkup by Singlecare

Diverse work environments Pharmacy technicians often have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including retail locations, hospital pharmacies, and long-term care facilities. They can choose a work environment that fits their preferences and interact with myriad patient populations depending on that choice.

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A Long Time Coming: DEA Regs Finally Authorize Schedule II Prescription Partial Fills

The FDA Law Blog

In addition, a pharmacist could partially fill a schedule II prescription issued to patients in a Long Term Care Facility or who have a terminal medical illness diagnosis. For an emergency oral prescription, the prescribing practitioner must communicate the information to the pharmacist during the oral communication.

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Too Much of a Good Thing? Unpacking the Rise of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

“Polypharmacy and Elderly Patients: A 2020 Study,” Journal of Geriatric Care ). Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities: Patients in these settings experience a polypharmacy rate approximately 50% higher than their counterparts living independently in the community. Reference: Smith, J. &

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9 ways pharmacy technician roles are changing

The Checkup by Singlecare

Preparing and dispensing medications Pharmacy technicians are responsible for distributing medications to patients in a variety of settings, including retail pharmacies, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, says. Dr. Staiger.