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Emily’s Law Signed by OH Governor

// January 7th, 2009 // 3 Comments » // Pharmacy Regulations, Pharmacy Technician

SB 203, known as Emily’s Law, has received Governor Ted Strickland’s signature today, making the law official in the state of Ohio. Named after Emily Jerry, Emily’s Law will provide strict requirements and regulations for pharmacy technicians. The law, which was originally sponsored by Senator Tim Grendell, was drafted with assistance of the National Pharmacy Technician Association. (more…)

Florida Job Outlook

// January 5th, 2009 // No Comments » // Pharmacy Technician

This weekend the Miami Herald reported that the state of Florida anticipates 1,500 new pharmacy technician positions to be added per year through 2015 (according to the State Agency for Workplace Innovation). This increase in demand for qualified, trained and education pharmacy technicians will certainly provide a boost for currently practicing technicians in the state, as well as enrollment at pharmacy technician training programs.