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:
- Ensure that appropriately supervised pharmacy technicians are able to practice to the height of their training and education when providing pharmacy services
- Provide opportunities for on-going professional development and career advancement for pharmacy technicians
- Promote and highlight the many and varied roles of pharmacy technicians as valuable contributors to healthcare delivery
- Enhance recruitment and retention of qualified pharmacy technicians
- Urge compensation for pharmacy technicians commensurate with advanced roles and responsibilities
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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