“Tech-check-tech”: A review of the evidence on its safety and benefits

Abstract

The published evidence demonstrates that pharmacy technicians can perform as accurately as pharmacists, perhaps more accurately, in the final verification of unit dose orders in institutional settings. Current TCT programs have fairly consistent elements, including the limitation of TCT to institutional settings, advanced education and training requirements for pharmacy technicians, and ongoing quality assurance.

Survey to assess the role of pharmacy technicians and nonpharmacist staff in the operation of research pharmacies

“…The use of technicians in various nontraditional pharmacy roles has been reported in the literature; examples include verification of unit dose carts, 1 formation of pharmacist-technician teams in satellite pharmacy services, 2 medication history taking in various care settings, [3][4][5] "tech-check-tech" iniLayar ar Am J Health-Syst Pharm-Vol 71 Nov 1, 2014 tiatives, 6,7 and augmentation and implementation of clinical pharmacy services. [8][9][10] However, it is important to note that technicians' roles widely vary in the United States due to individual state laws and board of pharmacy requirements.…”

Should Pharmacy Technicians Administer Immunizations?

“…[10][11][12] Similarly, pharmacy technicians can play a critical role in facilitating pharmacybased immunization programs by defraying some of the added workload placed on pharmacists. The role of technicians in nondiscretionary activities related to immunizations has been well documented.…”

Mise à disposition de l’outil de codification des interventions pharmaceutiques de la Société française de pharmacie clinique : bilan à 10ans et perspectives

“…Sont-elles du ressort du pharmacien si l'on s'en réfère à son cursus de formation ou bien ne pourraientelles pas être déléguées à d'autres personnes ? Des travaux états-uniens ont montré que l'augmentation du niveau de pratique et de responsabilité des techniciens en pharmacie (l'équivalent de nos préparateurs) favorise l'augmentation du niveau de pratique des pharmaciens [94,95]. Un inventaire et un tri de ces missions s'imposent.…”