According to the Bylaws of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), the
Professional Affairs Committee is to study issues associated with the professional practice …

Schools and colleges of pharmacy are optimally positioned to train the entire pharmacy
team, including pharmacists and pharmacy support personnel, because they can provide …

Pharmacy technicians continue to play an integral role in supporting pharmacy practitioners
in virtually all settings. As we look at the needs of patients and at future practice models, it is …

Purpose Pharmacy technician training and education vary depending on practice site and
state law. Although technician certification provides a national standard for credentialing, not …

The profession of pharmacy recently passed a historic milestone that merits recognition,
discussion, and celebration. I am referring to July 2010, which marked the passage of 10 …

Public perception of a profession is extremely important, but even more vital is the actual
worth the profession provides to those who partake of its services. As pharmacy recreates …

BACKGROUND As pharmacists seek to become recognized providers under State and
Federal law, it is increasingly important that pharmacy graduates possess both the …

Objective To describe pharmacy technician training programs in the United States and to
compare pharmacy technician program characteristics between programs with and without a …

Today's medication-use systems rely heavily on pharmacy technicians. The ability of
pharmacists to focus their attention on the safe and effective use of drugs, biologicals …

The continued advancement of pharmacy practice demands highly skilled and
knowledgeable pharmacy technicians to enhance the services provided. As technician …