Pharmacy Technicians' Role in Clinical Settings: Enhancing Pharmacists' Efficiency Through Medication Preparation, Patient Counseling, and Administrative Support

Authors: Yousef A. Alzeer, Abdulrahman A. Bin Mousa, Ibrahim M. Hagawi, Abdulaziz H. Alkhathami, Mohammed N. Alshammari, Sami H. Alenazi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13695163

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gt98hh

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: This study explores the critical role of pharmacy technicians in supporting pharmacists within a large tertiary hospital’s clinical settings. Through semi-structured interviews with pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, the study identifies key contributions of pharmacy technicians in medication preparation, patient counseling support, and administrative tasks. The findings highlight the importance of pharmacy technicians in enhancing the efficiency and safety of clinical pharmacy services, allowing pharmacists to focus more on direct patient care. The study underscores the need for ongoing training and collaboration to optimize the role of pharmacy technicians in clinical practice.

Keywords: Pharmacy technicians, clinical settings, medication preparation, patient counseling, administrative support, pharmacy practice, healthcare collaboration

Paper Id: 231139

Published On: 2022-06-02

Published In: Volume 10, Issue 3, May-June 2022

Cite This: Pharmacy Technicians' Role in Clinical Settings: Enhancing Pharmacists' Efficiency Through Medication Preparation, Patient Counseling, and Administrative Support - Yousef A. Alzeer, Abdulrahman A. Bin Mousa, Ibrahim M. Hagawi, Abdulaziz H. Alkhathami, Mohammed N. Alshammari, Sami H. Alenazi - IJIRMPS Volume 10, Issue 3, May-June 2022. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13695163

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