Featured Resources for
Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacy technicians work closely with pharmacists in hospital systems, community pharmacies, clinics and other healthcare settings to help prepare and distribute medicines to patients. As pharmacies expand patient care services, the role of and need for pharmacy technicians is also expanding.
ASHP is committed to advancing the role of pharmacy technicians and recognizing their vital role in pharmacy practice. We are proud to offer a variety of continually expanding tools, education, and professional resources to help pharmacy technicians advance their practice.
The Pharmacy Technician Society (TPTS)
New Pharmacy Technician Membership Organization
TPTS is the collective voice of pharmacy technicians who practice in hospital systems, community pharmacies, clinics, and all other settings. Created by ASHP, TPTS supports the career advancement and professionalization of the pharmacy technician workforce through education, networking, policy development, and advocacy.
Invest in Your Pharmacy Technician Workforce
Invest in Your Career as a Pharmacy Technician
ASHP is Working To:
- Support efforts to recruit and retain the pharmacy technician workforce
- Advocate for the creation and development of advanced roles for pharmacy technicians
- Support pharmacy technician recognition and licensure by every state
- Advocate for pharmacy technician education and accredited training programs
- Advocate that all pharmacy technicians obtain and maintain Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification
- Advocate for qualified pharmacy technicians to fully participate in product preparation, final physical product verification, and dispensing activities
- Allow pharmacy technicians to fully engage in the sterile compounding process
- Expand the scope of services provided by pharmacy technicians, such as medication reconciliation, vaccine and medication administration, and specimen collection for laboratory testing
- Advocate for pharmacy technician representation on state Boards of Pharmacy
- Advocate for affordability and accessibility of training programs for pharmacy technicians seeking career advancement
ASHP has a collaborative partnership with The Pharmacy Technician Society (TPTS) on advocacy for pharmacy technicians.
ASHP Meetings and Conferences
ASHP hosts a number of meetings, conferences, and specialty courses each year to provide pharmacy professionals with venues for updating their knowledge, networking with colleagues, enhancing their skills, and learning about the latest pharmacy issues, products, and technologies.
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