What Will I Learn: Pharmacy Technology

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go to school for pharmacy technology? Students share what it’s like in the Pharmacy Technology program[1] at Carrington College. “We get to learn the techniques, what’s required, the state laws,” said student Miriam. “As a pharmacy technology student we’ve learned all the medical terminology. You pretty much […]

Best states for pharmacy technicians to live in

The job outlook for pharmacy technicians continues to be one of the more flourishing careers within the health care industry. It’s an occupation that’s constantly enduring changes within the field, ranging from the emergence of new medications to adhering to the latest label restrictions, which means more employees are needed to keep up with the […]

Decoding Your Prescriptions: Understanding Pharmacy Abbreviations

Reading a doctor’s handwritten prescription can feel like trying to understand a foreign language. Between confusing pharmacy abbreviations, complicated medical names and other bits of information, it’s natural for your eyes to glaze over after just a few seconds. Whether you’re a prospective pharmacy technology student looking to better understand the prescription process or a […]

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly – Antibiotics

If you’ve been ill with anything more than the common cold in your lifetime, chances are you’ve been prescribed or told to take an antibiotic. From bronchitis to a staphylococcus, if it’s an infection, antibiotics can likely be used to treat it. But almost nothing is full proof when it comes to medicine. We’ve broken […]

California bill expands the role of pharmacists

The roles and responsibilities of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians has increased greatly over the past few years as states try to find ways to provide all of the necessary health care services to their residents. In California, that evolution was recently furthered with the approval of SB 493 by the state assembly and senate. Purpose […]