STAT

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Nearly 96% of pharmacy technicians report their pharmacy faces drug shortages , according to an online survey last month by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. When a comparable drug is not available, 29% turn to their pharmacy’s compounding services, while 6% look to another compounding pharmacy.

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The Physician Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

And I think it's so interesting that you jumped into pharmacy without having like any experience in the field like prior to like working in retail. It's also really interesting that you were interested in medical school since pretty much the first year of pharmacy school. He's been in the compounding world for over a decade.

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Fusion Pharmacy

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Consequently, I found myself working as a pharmacy technician, a role that eventually sparked my interest in becoming a pharmacist. During pharmacy school, I developed a keen interest in unconventional therapies, particularly compounding. My health deteriorated, manifesting in conditions like depression and weight gain.

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