Pharmacy technicians are senior members of the pharmacy team who manage and prepare the supply of medicines and give advice to patients and customers. In community pharmacy, pharmacy technicians may also be involved in delivering some public health services such as advice on stopping smoking. The primary focus of a pharmacy technician is to help the busy pharmacist. The best way to do so is to have a firm understanding of thousands of medications. Necessary information includes brand and generic names, strengths, forms, dosages, and how the drug works in the body.
