LibGuides: Pharmacy Technician: Introduction

This is a Subject Guide on Pharmacy Technicians.

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Pharmacy Library - Chapter 1
Role of the Pharmacy Technician in Pharmacy Practice
Pharmacy Library - Chapter 2
Pharmacy Calculations, Abbreviations, and Terminology
Pharmacy Technician Terminology You Need to Know
Medical Terms and
Definitions used in Pharmacy
As a pharmacy technician, you'll be working in a healthcare field setting. So, knowing medical terms and definitions (AKA: the 'Lingo') will make life much easier at work. More importantly, knowing pharmaceutical terms and their explanations will give you an advantage while taking the ExCPT or PTCB exam™, and even during an interview or employer qualifications testing. While you're using the site or taking free practice exams, if you see a word you don't know, look it up here.