Evolving role of pharmacy technicians in pharmaceutical care services: Involvement in counselling and medication reviews [PDF]
Background: Previous non-clinical traditional role of pharmacy technicians (PTs) has evolved considerably. Therefore, adequate understanding of PTs' practice of pharmaceutical care (PC) services is essential for appropriate skill mix in provision of ...
Chinonyerem O. Iheanacho+2 more
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The Pharmacists’ and pharmacy technicians’ scopes of practice in the management of minor ailments at community pharmacies in Indonesia: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Background: Managing minor ailments in community pharmacy is an evolving pharmacy service in developing countries. Defined scopes of practice for pharmacy staff are essential for the safe management of minor ailments.
Vinci Mizranita +4 more
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Exploring Knowledge of Antibiotic Use, Resistance, and Stewardship Programs among Pharmacy Technicians Serving in Ambulatory Care Settings in Pakistan and the Implications [PDF]
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a leading global health threat, increasing morbidity, mortality, and costs, with excessive and irrational use of antimicrobials contributing to the development of AMR.
Zia Ul Mustafa+7 more
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Wage Premiums as a Means to Evaluate the Labor Market for Pharmacy Technicians in the United States: 1997–2018 [PDF]
Pharmacy technicians are integral members of the health care team, assisting pharmacists and other health professionals in assuring safe and effective medication use.
David P. Zgarrick+2 more
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Pharmacy Technicians’ Roles and Responsibilities in the Community Pharmacy Sector: A Welsh Perspective [PDF]
Background: Healthcare delivery models in Wales are changing in response to unprecedented pressure on the National Health Service UK (NHS). Community pharmacies will be prioritised to address public health and clinical needs at a local level.
Rebecca Chamberlain+2 more
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Pharmacy Technicians Help to Push Boundaries in Delivering Quality Care [PDF]
We are so pleased that Pharmacy dedicated a themed Special Issue to pharmacy workforce supportpersonnel, namely technicians [...]
Shane P. Desselle, Kenneth C. Hohmeier
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Implementing Immunizing Pharmacy Technicians in a Federal Healthcare Facility [PDF]
Background: Pharmacy technicians are legally allowed to administer immunizations in specific U.S. states, provided they meet certain criteria, including the completion of an accredited immunization training course.
Kimberly McKeirnan, Gregory Sarchet
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Health Care Providers' Attitude and Satisfaction Toward Patient-Oriented Services Provided by Pharmacy Technicians at Three Faith-Based Hospitals. [PDF]
Background: Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians often work together to provide optimal pharmacy services, however, some low-middle-income countries lack strong regulatory mechanisms and have an inadequate number of pharmacists, necessitating some ...
Ntani SN, Tchue NF.
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The Contribution of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to Person-Centred Care within a Medicine's Optimisation in Care Homes Service: A Qualitative Evaluation. [PDF]
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians seek to improve person-centred care. Improvements to systems for care homes seeks to reduce medicines waste and inefficiency, particularly through supporting care home staff, to enhance safer administration of ...
Fowler Davis S+3 more
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Pharmacy patient perceptions of pharmacy technicians as immunizers [PDF]
The objective of this study was to gather pharmacy patient perceptions about receiving immunizations from pharmacy technicians. Specifically, researchers sought to understand if pharmacy patients were comfortable with being immunized by a pharmacy technician, and also if knowing the technician personally, knowing that the technician was trained to ...
McKeirnan, Kimberly C., Kaur, Simarleen
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