If you’ve ever had a prescription filled at your local pharmacy, you’ll know that your pharmacist doesn’t make the drugs on site. You are normally given a certain dosage or amount of your medication from boxes sent to the pharmacy from their suppliers.   While this is a great solution for supplying a large number of people with standardized doses of medication, it does not take into account edge cases who still need mediations, such as a child who can’t swallow pills, a patient with a gluten allergy, or a much-needed drug that’s in short supply.   That’s is where..

Opioid drugs work by triggering a release of endorphins in the brain. Endorphins are a neurotransmitter that produces pleasurable feelings, boost feelings of happiness and well-being, and dampens the perception of pain.    This makes opioids an excellent pain killer, but they can also become dangerously addictive as patients can become reliant both physically and psychologically on the effects of the drug.   America is currently in the grip of an opioid crisis and drug overdoses have become the leading cause of death of Americans under fifty, with two-thirds of those deaths from opioids.   In this article, we will..

Pharmacy technicians are the backbone of any pharmacy, taking on a wide range of duties that make them indispensable. Training as a pharmacy technician also gives you access to a wide range of employment opportunities, from retail to working in hospitals and other patient care centers.   Here at Northwest, our Pharmacy Technician School teaches you all the skills you need to become an outstanding pharmacy technician and our seasoned instructors translate their wide range of experience into valuable real-world lessons for our students.   Having the right skill set for the job is vital to being the best pharmacy..

One of the most exciting things about working in the medical sector, be that medicine, dentistry, or pharmacology, is the pace at which technology is adding new tools that healthcare provider can use to treat their patients. Over the past one hundred years, we have moved from treating wounds with sulfur and managing deadly influenza outbreaks in the mainland US to 3D printing replacement limbs and inventing wireless wearable technology that can map our healthcare needs in real time. In this article, we will be looking at recent technological additions that are helping to shape and improve the field of..

Polypharmacy is a term used to indicate that someone is taking multiple medications at once and it’s a phenomenon that is far more common than you might think. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly half of all Americans over the age of 12 take prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, sedatives or stimulants. This equates to nearly 119 million Americans or around 45 percent of the total population. Even more worryingly, the survey found that nearly 16 percent of people misuse the drugs that they have been prescribed. Deaths related to prescription drugs now kill more..

Looking for a new job is both exciting and challenging, and finally landing an interview validates that your hard work is paying off. The type of questions you’ll be asked depend on the industry and position. The questions will also vary according to the corporate culture and the interviewer’s particular style. For those looking to begin work as a pharmacy technician, questions usually relate directly to the pharmaceutical industry and how well you work with others. Consider these likely questions to help prepare for a winning interview: Why Do You Want To Work Here? A career as a pharmacy tech..

Pharmacy technical is a skilled position with a range of significant responsibilities. In order to excel as a pharmacy technician you will need to identify and improve on the skills that are most relevant to the job, increasing your utility and ability to progress your career. To help you identify the skills and abilities you'll need to be an outstanding pharmacy technician we’ve listed those skills that have the greatest impact on the role. Mathematically Proficient In a position where you are expected to control both the filling of prescriptions and measuring of pharmaceuticals, in addition to retail and administrative..

Following Pharmacy blogs in an excellent way to keep up to date with the changing field of pharmaceutical science and for students to access information and resources to help them with their studies. To make sure you get the best from your Northwest Pharmacy Technician Course, there are eight of the best pharmacy studies blogs. Med Ed 101 – Interprofessional Medication Education Med Ed 101 is an excellent resource for pharmacy students. It’s packed full of case studies, board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist (BCPS) information and other resources that you can use to supplement your lessons and improve your performance. There is..

The pharmacist and the pharmacy technician are vital parts of the any pharmacy, working hand-in-hand to deliver an invaluable service, whether that be in a large hospital or in a retail setting. Given the close working nature, and similar titles and responsibilities, of the pharmacist and pharmacy technician, it can be difficult to understand what separates them.   If you are considering training as a pharmacy technician, but are not quite clear on how that differs from a pharmacist, we’ve put together this easy guide to what makes those two careers different. Education One of the primary differences between a..

If you are considering joining us here at Northwest to train for a career as a pharmacy technician,it is important that you understand the salary prospects for the role. This allows you to build a fuller picture of what the financial rewards of becoming a pharmacy technician are. To help you build that understanding, we’ve put together this guide to how much a pharmacy technician can earn in Nevada. What Determines A Pharmacy Technician’s Salary?   As a general rule, a pharmacy technician’s salary is affected by three factors: geographic location, experience and qualifications. Pharmacy technicians operating in urban areas..