Frequently Asked Questions About Pharmacy Technician

Read additional information on the most frequent answers and questions with regards to pharmacy technician training, schools, salary and certification.


Pharmacy Technician Exam

October 22, 2011

In order to become a licensed pharmacy technician you must be able to pass the certification exam. While not every state requires a license to be a pharmacy technician, it is still a good idea to complete an educational program and become certified because it will significantly increase your job opportunities, regardless of what state [...]

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4 Tips To Pass The Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam

October 13, 2011

Pharmacies can be busy places and with customers lined up to get their prescription filled, the pharmacists often need an assistant. A pharmacy technician’s role is to assist the pharmacists with the day-to-day responsibilities of running a pharmacy. The pharmacy technician can count out pills and capsules to fill the patient’s prescriptions, they can take [...]

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Pharmacy Technician Training Resources

October 8, 2011

If you are interested in getting your Pharmacy Technician certification it is recommended that you take some accredited training. This will help you get the information and knowledge that you need to take your choice of a couple of accredited exams that you will need to pass to get your license. The exams that you [...]

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Pharmacist Degree

August 11, 2011

Pharmacists are charged with distributing prescription to individuals as prescribed by their Doctor. Pharmacists also advise patients, Doctor’s and other health care professionals about the selection, proper dosage, interactions with, and side effects of medication. Pharmacists also monitor health and progress of those patients to make sure the medication and dosage is safe and effective. [...]

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Pharmacy Technician Registration

August 8, 2011

A pharmacy technician is employed in a pharmacy for the purpose of performing pharmacy related functions and works under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Pharmacy tech’s will find employment in a variety of pharmacy related entities such as the neighborhood pharmacy, hospital or other health care facility, pharmacy manufacturers, insurance companies or even [...]

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Pharmacy Technician Test

August 6, 2011

Pharmacy technician is a field experiencing continued growth. Despite the economy, the pharmacy technician is managing to hold its own. According to the Bureau of Labor, pharmacy technician field will continue to grow at approximately 25% for the next 6 to 8 years. Most pharmacies are no longer individual establishments, but have become a part [...]

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