NABP Moves to Next Phase of Technician Recognition and Regulation
May 27, 2009 by Fred · Leave a Comment
(PTCB Press Release) The PTCB is proud to announce a new recommendation issued by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Task Force on Standardized Pharmacy Technician Education and Training which encourages state boards of pharmacy to require certification by the PTCB. Read more
PTCB: 6,800 pharmacy technicians applied for testing
May 4, 2009 by Fred · 3 Comments
(PTCB, PRWeb): – The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board announced today that since on-demand testing with immediate pass/fail results was launched on April 1, 2009, 6,800 pharmacy technicians have applied to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. The new testing format represents an effort by PTCB to offer greater flexibility and convenience in the availability of the PTCE, the highest quality test available for pharmacy technician certification. Read more
More TV Coverage on Medication Errors, Pharmacy Technicians
March 11, 2009 by Fred · Leave a Comment
Recently, The Oprah Show aired a special on medical mistakes, featuring actor Dennis Quaid and show regular, Dr. Oz.
A giant step to reduce the number of medication errors is to pass legislation that will require the education and certification of Pharmacy Technicians. Read more
