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Rx Slave

Updated 5 hours ago

the worse place to work as a Pharmacy Technician - 468 Replies

[QUOTE who="joe in Henderson, Nevada"]it's not just CVS who is having an issue in treating their employee equally. its also happening in walgreens...

catgiveshope

Updated 6 hours ago

DO NOT ENROLL IN ANY PHARMACY TECH SCHOOLS!! WASTE OF TIME!!! - 111 Replies

job corps is for free....... so you just have to be smart about it.... and plus not every store wants a unexperienced pharm tech.

Renee, CPhT

Updated 6 hours ago

Taking the pharm tech test - 798 Replies

[QUOTE who="decieving gecko in clearwater, Florida"]hi i had a question if u are certified through cvs or walgreens is that the same test as the...

nini2012

Updated 16 hours ago

waiting period for pharm tech license in california? - 70 Replies

Hi everyone, I have an associate degree in pharmacy science from Germany with 3 and 1/2 years experience in a pharmacy. I am a college student now...

lisa

Updated 16 hours ago

externship - 81 Replies

I am taking a pharmacy tech. course @ West GA Technical College. Where can I find the cost of registration for exernship? I also need to print this...

Joe

Updated 20 hours ago

Nuclear Pharmacy Technician - 88 Replies

Sorry Julia, but here in the Northeast, there are pharmacy tech school and most hospitals like the one I worked at does take formal education at...

Crystal Allen

Updated 1 day ago

NEED HELP with MATH CALCULATIONS - 56 Replies

Based on the IV order, calculate: a. Concentration that you would dilute the vial b. Diluent volume c. Volume to withdraw to prepare prescribed...

Jovan in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Updated 3 days ago

"How to become a certified/registered pharmacy technician in a short amount of time" - 200 Replies

So you want to become a pharmacy technician. Well, if you are real smart you don't need to spend thousands of dollars( in this economy save your...

Chatta in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Updated 4 days ago

I'm a new tech at Walmart pharmacy, i'm still confused on using the Connexus system such as billing problems and insurance info - 262 Replies

What are the steps to solve billing problems such as INCORRECT NDC NUMBER, REFILL TOO SOON, etc. or anything else would be helpful? thanks for the...

vivany in New York

Updated 4 days ago

Can I just learn the top 200 drugs for PTCB exam? - 72 Replies

I am preparing for PTCB exam, and I find it is very difficult to memorize all the drugs from the book. It is like 70 drugs for every chapter, and...

wiam in Austin, Texas

Updated 4 days ago

Pharmacy Calculations - HELP - 99 Replies

How many mg of mag sulfate are in 3 mls of a 50% solution? Can you also show me how you get the answer for this. Thx

anil kumar in Amritsar, India

Updated 5 days ago

CANADA IMMIGRANT - 11 Replies

I AM A REGISTERED PHARMACIST FROM JAMAICA BUT I WILL BE RELOCATING TO CANADA. CAN I GET A JOB AS PHARMACIST TECHNICAIN WITH MY QUALIFICATION? D...

Helper in Oshawa, Ontario

Updated 5 days ago

RX Calculation Problem - 2 Replies

Need help with a pharm tech school tapered dose RX ..... Can someone please help me resolve this? A doctor's RX reads Prednisone 10mg tablets #...

kika in Tampa, Florida

Pharmacy tech info Union

this is to basically exchange important info regarding salary, location, pharmacy field etc...For example Nuclear pharm tech make more than retail,...

nes in Marion, North Carolina

Updated 5 days ago

PTCB EXAM RESULTS...along with a question - 1151 Replies

I took the test on aug. 27th which was the first day of the testing window. It took up until 30 minutes ago [midnight] to get my results [I PASSED...

nes in Marion, North Carolina

Updated 6 days ago

taking the pharmacy exam - 2 Replies

can i just take the exam itself or do i have to take courses first

kendy369 in Dade City, Florida

pharmacy technician online valid in florida to become a pharmacy tech

im taking pen foster online for pharmacy tech. is their diploma in pharmacy tech valid in florida! and how many hours of externship do i have to do?

kendy023 in Dade City, Florida

PHARMACY TECH VALID IN FLORIDA

IM TAKING PENN FOSTER ONLINE FOR PHARMACY TECH IS THE DIPLOMA FROM PEN FOSTER VALID IN FLORIDA? AND HOW MANY HOURS OF EXTERNSHIP DO I NEED TO...

patiently_waiting in San Francisco, California

Updated 7 days ago

How good is Mission College's Pharmacy Technician program in Santa Clara, California? - 1 Reply

Anybody know anything about this program? anybody

mela619 in San Diego, California

PT License Renewal

Ok i'm embarrassed to even ask this but I haven't worked as a PT since the early 2000's... I am from California and am planning to move to Brooklyn,...

Carrie in Davenport, Iowa

Updated 8 days ago

I hate my new pharmacy tech job! How can I cope with it since I cant afford to quit? - 9 Replies

I really hate it...its high stress and awful...today during my lunch break I sat in my car and cried that's how overwhelmed I get with the job...Its...

Chpt in Tucson, Arizona

Updated 9 days ago

Best places to work for? - 206 Replies

I am taking the certification test on December 13th. I was just wondering where the best places to work at are? I work at walgreens as of now(not in...

anon in Rosemead, California

Updated 10 days ago

DO YOU NEED TO GO TO PHARM TECH SCHOOL? - 23 Replies

Hi, I live in California, and I was wondering if it was a requirement to go to school and take classes and get a degree like aa for pharmacy tech....

kristen in Bristol, Tennessee

Updated 10 days ago

"Why becoming a certified pharmacy technician is not worth your time" - 126 Replies

The biggest grip I have with the pharmacy technician field is that its so misleading to people. Most people are sold a bill of goods about this field...

Brenda S in Buffalo, New York

Updated 10 days ago

How to get a Pharmacy technician job with no previous retail or hospital experience? - 264 Replies

Been turned down for 4 years as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Went to school got certified and registered. The problem, I have No experience. So...

FedUp in Columbus, Ohio

retail vs. long term care vs. hospital

I am currently working in a long term care pharmacy. I am looking for a new experience, and would like to go into a hospital setting. I've heard alot...

mck627 in Portland, Oregon

Updated 12 days ago

Pharmact Tech Hosptal Position interview - 2 Replies

I have an interview at a home health service pharmacy fro long term care. I did do long term care years ago but I'm anxious. Any tips for the...

wondering in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan

Updated 12 days ago

Hospital Pharmacy Tech - 30 Replies

I worked at 2 different drug stores as a pharmacy tech when I was in my 20's. Even then and in very good shape, it was exhausting standing for 12 hr....

mck627 in Portland, Oregon

Updated 12 days ago

I have a non drug related misdemeanor charges.. will that keep me from getting my Pharm. Tech. Licenses? - 1 Reply

I have 3 traffic related misdemeanor, all expundged but you have to still tell the Board about them. Will this keep me from getting a license??

mary juanaa in Bonney Lake, Washington

Updated 12 days ago

Working for Kroger - 43 Replies

Is anyone currently working as a pharm tech at Kroger? I have an initial interview on Monday. ( I learned from a friend that Kroger has you take a...

spawnie7 in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 13 days ago

I self-studied and passed!- want to sell my books... - 40 Replies

Hey all, I took the PTCE last month and passed. To my surprise actually. While taking the test... I was pretty sure I was going to fail but I passed!...

kika123 in Tampa, Florida

Updated 13 days ago

pharmacy technician salary - 1215 Replies

I just saw the graph for pharmacy technician salaries posted on this site. Pharm tech's making 30k+/yr??? Is this true? I'm a certified pharm tech at...

tp1234 in Standish, Maine

Updated 16 days ago

Boston Reed Pharmcay Tech Class?? - 113 Replies

Hi, i am deciding whether i should attend a Boston Reed Pharmacy Tech course, which is about a 7 month program, or Enroll in a regular vocational...

jobsearch in San Francisco, California

Updated 17 days ago

Has anyone taken a class in Mission College San Jose Ca for Pharmacy tech if so how, would you recommend it? - 2 Replies

I am looking to take classes in Mission College for the fall semester. Has anyone taken class there before? Please let me know your experiences, is...

urus in Westborough, Massachusetts

Updated 17 days ago

"PTCB test is easy to pass once you have the right book" - 69 Replies

A lot of prospective pharmacy technicians don't know and they should know. That the national ptcb exam is a test similiar to the SAT/GED test....

kygift@juno.com in Hyde Park, New York

Updated 18 days ago

entry level pharmacy tech - 3 Replies

Where's a good place to apply that will take somebody with no experience outside the externship? Everywhere I've applied wants somebody with more...

Brittney Skipper in Jacksonville, North Carolina

Updated 19 days ago

CPHT JOBS - 2 Replies

I have been licensed and certified as a pharmacy tech for roughly six months now. Done every in and out 2 find a job walk in with resumes selling my...

shahek88 in Los Angeles, California

Updated 20 days ago

RITE-AID - 96 Replies

IS RITE AID A GOOD PLACE TO WORK AS A PHARMACY TECH ON LONG ISLAND?

Paige in Davis, California

Updated 22 days ago

Pharmacy tech school - 24 Replies

I have been looking into Pharmacy Tech school and all I'm finding are 9-11 month courses that cost like 10.000-12.000 dollars. I live in Tampa,fl and...

1Madgirl2 Turner in killeen, Texas

Updated 24 days ago

Pyxis machine - 6 Replies

Hi. I was wondering how long does it take to train to use the pyxis machines?

Michelle in Gloucester, United Kingdom

Updated 24 days ago

how can the pharmacy technicians make their own union - 9 Replies

Pharmacy technicians all over are being treated like slaves in retail pharmacies, new pharmacy technicians are not getting jobs because the...

turnatech in NewYork, New York

Updated 25 days ago

Thinking of a 2 year Pharmacy Tech program? Waste of time, money, and heres why.... - 150 Replies

Thinking about attending a 2 year legit jr college? Your probably thinking that this 2 year degree means something, as a pharmacy tech it really does...

Nafabdul in Bronx, New York

Updated 25 days ago

Any good pharmacy tech schools in NY? - 1 Reply

While I am in college, I want to have a job so I can make some money and be out on my own. I tried being a CNA and the only thing I liked was knowing...

andrea04 in Saint Marys, Georgia

Updated 26 days ago

Walmart VS. CVS/Pharmacy - 32 Replies

I have 2 job offers. One from CVS and one from Walmart. I am -Certified Pharmacy Technician -no experience -part-time -in college taking...

Tim in Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Updated 27 days ago

CVS Dress code? Pay and other - 6 Replies

Awaiting my background check, but just curious about something about the job. Havent really had a chance to talk to manager about this. What is the...

Michelle Engle in Tucson, Arizona

Updated 28 days ago

"Rethink the Pharmacy Technican Career Path" - 46 Replies

This post is to take a serious look at the field of a pharmacy technician. High Stress/Low Pay = not worth it This field is not worth it: 1....

Karri in Asheville, North Carolina

Updated 29 days ago

Pharmacy Tech online school - 510 Replies

Hi, I am interested in becoming a Pharmacy Tech and would like to study online. Could anybody please recommend a good school, I don't want to...

Ann in Houston, Texas

Pharmacy Shadowing

Hello. I am currently a biology major at the University of Houston. I also volunteer in the Pharmacy center of the Methodist hospital at the Medical...

Jay in Yonkers, New York

Updated 29 days ago

"Why you don't want to start off your pharmacy technican experience at CVS/Pharmacy" - 54 Replies

Personally, I have never read a post regarding working at CVS/Pharmacy as a positive experience. In my opinion the majority of pharmacy technicians...

mario lopez in Perris, California

pharmacy technician license with criminal record

hello, i want to go to school for pharm tech. i want know if i can get a license if i have a felony conviction for manslaughter that happened 14...

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