2021
Pharmacy Technician's Letter 2021
Pharmacy Technician's Letter 2021
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The Pharmacy Technician's Letter provides pharmacy technicians with short and concise information on drug topics, pharmacy trends and new medications.
This course is based on information derived from the monthly newsletters published by the Therapeutic Research Center (TRC) and placed on Moodle for easier access. At the end of each course, there is a quiz comprised of 8 basic questions that will evaluate your understanding of the topics covered.
Course Content
January 2021
January 2021
COVID-19, Obesity & Weight Loss, Sore Throat & Med SafetyFile
Antidepressant Sexual Side Effects
Calculating Days Supply
Choosing and Switching Antidepressants
Communicating about COVID-19 Vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccines
Drugs with Prescribing, Dispensing, or REMS Requirements
Preventing Med Errors
Soothing a Sore Throat
Treatments of Interest for COVID-19
Weight Loss Products
January 2021 quiz
February 2021
February 2021
COVID-19, Veterinary Medicine, Ophthalmology, Hormone Therapy, Acne & STIs
Basics of Immunization and Vaccines
Communicating About COVID-19 Vaccination
COVID Pharmacotherapy FAQs...Addressing Patient Questions
COVID-19 Point of Care Testing
COVID-19 Testing FAQs
COVID-19 Vaccines
Hormones for Transgender Patients
Patient Profiles 101
Pharmacotherapy of Acne
Treatment of Gonorrhea
Treatments for Dry Eyes
Treatments of Interest for COVID-19
February 2021 quiz
March 2021
March 2021
COVID-19, Immunizations, Mental Health, Overactive Bladder, Opioids and more
Cluster Headaches
Communicating about COVID-19 Vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccines
Dealing with Stress..Healthy Habits and Resources
Dispensing Drugs for Pediatric Patients
Dispensing Inhaled Medications
Dispensing Schedule II Controlled Substances
Drugs with Prescribing, Dispensing, or REMS Requirements
Medications for Overactive Bladder
New Drugs...Vocabria (Cabotegravir) and Cabenuva (Cabotegravir..Rilpivirine)
The Basics of Immunization and Vaccines
Vaccine Administration Strategies
March 2021 quiz
April 2021
April 2021
Dispensing, COVID-19, Heart Failure, Headache, Bowel Preps and More
Bowel Preps 101
Communicating about COVID-19 Vaccination
Comparison of Bowel Preps
COVID-19 Vaccines
Drug Expiration and Beyond Use Dates
Drugs to Prevent Migraine in Adults
Heart Failure Treatment at a Glance
Improving Heart Failure Care
Janus Kinase Inhibitor Adverse Effects
Statin Muscle Symptoms...Managing Statin Intolerance
Strategies for Avoiding E-Prescribing Errors
Technician Tutorial...Med Adherance 101
Treatments of Interest for COVID-19
April 2021 quiz
May 2021
May 2021
Lyme Disease, Hypertension, Decongestant, Practice and More
Communicating about COVID-19 Vaccination
Comparison of Commonly Used Diuretics
Comparison of Pancreatic Enzyme Products
COVID-19 Vaccines
Drugs of Misuse and Abuse
Identifying Bites and Stings
Managing Seasonal Allergies
Preventing Med Errors
Stepwise Approach to Lyme Disease...From Bite to Treatment
Technician Tutorial...Hypertension 101
The Basics of Immunizations and Vaccines
Treatment of Lyme Disease
May 2021 quiz
June 2021
June 2021
Transdermal Patches, Substances Use Disorder, Rosacea, Communication, Topicals and more
Communicating about COVID-19 Vaccination
Comparison of Oral Contraceptives and Non-Oral Contraceptives
Comparison of Topical Steroids
COVID-19 Point-of-Care Testing
COVID-19 Vaccines
Lamotrigine and CV Risks
Management of Opioid Use Disorder
Naloxone for Opioid Overdose
Overcoming Patient Communication Challenges
Technician Tutorial...Topical Dosage Forms
Technician Tutorial...Transdermal Patches
Treatments for Rosacea
June 2021 (quiz)
July 2021
July 2021
Med Safety, Contraceptives, Sleep Disorders, Infectious Diseases & more
Antibiotic Therapy...When are shorter courses better
Communicating about COVID-19 Vaccination
Comparison of Oral Contraceptives and Non-Oral Contraceptives
COVID-19 Ponit-of-Care Testing
COVID-19 Vaccines
Dangerous Abbreviations
How to Manage Stings and Bites
Managing Nosebleeds
OTC Brand-Name Extensions
Point-of-Care Testing...Technician Checklist
Practical Tips for Avoiding Jet Lag
Technician Tutorial...Dispensing Oral Contraceptives
July 2021 quiz
August 2021
August 2021
Med Safety, Contraceptives, Med Administration, Alzheimer's Disease, Rheumatoid Disease and more
Alzheimers Dementia Pharmacotherapy
Biologics for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Characteristics of Transdermal Patches
Clostridioides (Clostridium) Difficile in Adults
Comparison of Triptans and Other Drugs for Acute Migraine
Dispensing Migraine Medications
DMARDs for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Drugs to Prevent Migraine in Adults
Fecal Transplants for C. difficile
Med Administration...Timing is Everything
Soft skills for Pharmacy Technicians
Technician Tutorial...Topical Dosage Forms
Weight Loss Products
Weight Loss..Helping Your Overweight and Obese Patients
August 2021 quiz
September 2021
September 2021
Biosimilars, Statins, Vaginal Infections, Diabetes and More
Comparison of ADHD Medications
Comparison of Insulins
Dispensing ADHD Medications
Facts about Biosimilars
Lipid Treatment FAQs
Mabs for COVID-19...Patient Assessment and Referral
Managing Chronic Meds in Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy
Managing Diabetes When Fasting
Managing Fever in Children
OTC Brand Names Extensions
Thermometer Comparison
Treatment of Common Vaginal Infections
Treatments of Interest for COVID-19
September 2021 quiz
October 2021
October 2021
Flu vaccines, Covid-19, Naloxone, kidney disease and more
Communicating about flu vaccination
Covid-19 vaccines
Drug Allergies
Kidneys- What are they good for
Naloxone for opioid overdose
Oral Dosage Forms
Slowing progression of kidney disease in patients with diabetes
the basics of immunization and vaccines
Treatments of interest for covid-19
Vaccinating immunocompromised patients
October 2021 quiz
November 2021
November 2021
Covid-19 vaccine boosters, aspirin, veterinary medicine, hair loss and more
Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain
Calculating Days Supply
Characteristics of Transdermal Patches
Dos and Dont's with Patches
Look-Alike and Sound-Alike Medications
Responding to Med errors
Safety Considerations with OTC Drugs
Stay alert for human meds that may be harmful to cats or dogs
The Ins and Outs of Eye and Ear Meds
The truth about aspirin
Treatment and Prevention of Hair loss
November 2021 quiz
December 2021
December 2021
COVID-19 vaccines for kids
Communicating-About-COVID-19-Vaccination
Covid-19 Vaccines chart
Know-when-and-how-to-dispense-COVID-19-vaccine-boosters
Vaccinating Immunocompromised patients
December 2021 quiz
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