Many states require pharmacy technicians to attend training programs and get national certification. In a few states, the minimum requirement to become a pharmacy technician is a high school diploma or equivalent. Even if states do not require training and certification, having them can boost your confidence and stand out to potential employers. Here’s what… Read More: What to Expect from Pharmacy Technician Training Programs »
Pharmacy can be a challenging and frustrating career path, according to Pharmacy Times readers. But they also said pharmacy is a profession filled with the satisfaction of knowing you have affected patients’ lives. Sunday was National Pharmacist Day, and we asked on Facebook why you entered the pharmacy field, and why you continue to believe… Read More: Why You Became a Pharmacist – Pharmacy Times »
Four major national drugstore chains are suing doctors in Ohio for fueling the opioid crisis by overprescribing highly addictive pain killers — as the pharmacies themselves face blame for it, according to a report Wednesday. Pharmacies including Walgreens, CVS, WalMart and Rite Aid — which are also being sued over the epidemic by two counties… Read More: Pharmacy chains sue Ohio doctors over opioid crisis – New… »
Kyle Walsh | CNBC PillPack, the Internet pharmacy that Amazon acquired in 2018, has updated its logo and other paperwork to include a new “Amazon Pharmacy” brand, and sources say its CEO has been promoted to vice president within Amazon. Specifically, the group’s branding has changed from “PillPack, an Amazon company” to “PillPack by Amazon… Read More: Amazon adds new ‘Amazon Pharmacy’ branding to PillPack and promotes… »