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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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Controlled Substance Inventory Regulations

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Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Regulate Controlled Substances Within Multiple Healthcare Settings These regulations require every healthcare setting (acute care facility, pharmacy, outpatient surgery center, long-term care facility, distributor, manufacturer, etc.)

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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. The Final Rule a. codified at 21 C.F.R. b)(5)(ii)).

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From Healing to Harm: The Unintended Consequences of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

Medication Non-Adherence Polypharmacy increases the likelihood of medication non-adherence due to the complexity and confusion of managing multiple medications.Patients often struggle with the regimen, missing doses, taking incorrect dosages, or discontinuing medications altogether, which can lead to suboptimal treatment results.

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Our 2024 Nursing Calculations Quiz

OctariusRx

Our quizzes are specific to practice settings, such as ambulatory surgery centers or long-term care facilities. When it comes to practice, the important thing is that you do it. There are many options available, both on paper and online. This helps make the calculations more relevant and enhances learning.

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Our 2023 Nursing Calculations Quiz

OctariusRx

Our quizzes are specific to practice settings, such as ambulatory surgery centers or long-term care facilities. When it comes to practice, the important thing is that you do it. There are many options available, both on paper and online. This helps make the calculations more relevant and enhances learning.