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STAT+: Cancer drug shortages widen disparities between big systems and small

STAT

Pharmacy technicians would order more drugs each day to keep the clinic running until, one day, they couldn’t. Like most small community practices, Rice’s clinic has always kept “just in time” inventory – or just enough stock to last the clinic the next few days.

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The Rise of Advanced Pharmacy Technicians and What It Means for Pharmacists

The Happy PharmD

Could there be a new role emerging, one that blurs the lines between technician and pharmacist? An advanced pharmacy technician, or perhaps a pharmacy assistant akin to a PA or NP in other healthcare realms? Organizations are already laying the groundwork for advanced pharmacy technician roles.

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Reducing Costs with Medication Reconciliation: PharmD Live’s Proven Approach to Better Outcomes

PharmD Live

Discrepancies in medication regimens, particularly during care transitions like hospital discharge, are a leading cause of adverse drug events (ADEs). These errors can lead to ADEs, unnecessary re-hospitalizations, and emergency department (ED) visits.

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Lifelong Learning in the Role of a Pharmacy Inspector 

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

I have served 3 years as a pharmacy inspector in the enforcement division of the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Prior to my role as an inspector, I spent 2 1/2 years as a pharmacy manager/clinical pharmacist at a small hospital in Virginia and 7 1/2 years as a pharmacy manager at an independent retail pharmacy in Virginia.  

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Navigating Life’s Challenges: A Pharmacist’s Transformative Journey of Dedication and Compassion

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

Kreitman’s passion for pharmacy ignited at the tender age of 7 when she was diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT), a condition characterized by irregularly fast or erratic heartbeats. During one such episode, Jorie was rushed to the hospital where she remained for over 10 days due to complications.

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Is Pharmacy School Worth it? Part II

The Pharmacist Blog

Starting Year 9 both Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacist move out of parents home and significantly increase their cost of living from $8,000 to $30,000 a year. This also favors the pharmacist with public school prices vs out of state tuition or private pharmacy school. Pharmacy Technician Scenario.

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Encountering Unique Mantras That Enhance Style While Leading To A Successful Career

The Happy PharmD

My pharmacy was embarking on a new service. The hospital was going to become more accurate in their patient drug charges. The way our hospital charged for medication was simple. Each day my pharmacy sent a 24-hour supply of medication to each patient. My pharmacy properly credited the patient for missed medications.