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STAFF Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv, BCSCPT, BCNCPT, BCHCPT
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disease brief: Measles disease brief: Bronchitis disease brief: Hyperthyroidism member spotlight: Daniel Kyes,CPhT,CSPT,BCSCPT
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Publisher’s Note News Briefs product news community rx health-system rx
Executive Assistant Cess Literatus
Creative Director Peter Ian Fazon
Director of Education Josh Cano, CPhT-Adv, BCSCPT, BCNCPT, BCHCPT Manager, Continuing Education Ashleigh Smith, CPhT
CE: The NIOSH Hazardous Drug List 30 Discover how hazardous drugs are defined, classified, and managed within healthcare environ- ments to ensure the safety of healthcare workers. This article delves into the creation and development of the NIOSH Hazardous Drug List, highlighting the various key regulatory organizations involved and the stringent criteria used to identify these drugs. It also explores the historical context, the harmful ef- fects of drug exposure, and the progression of classification systems that have been put in place to bet- ter protect workers from the potential risks posed by hazardous substances. Written by Jim, Mizner, RPH. ACPE UAN: 0384-0000-25-031-H03-P, 0384-0000-25-031-H03-T 2.0 Contact Hours Workforce Report 22 Dive deep into the 2025 national report, where pharmacy technicians share their insights on crucial issues such as wage trends, burnout, and the evolving challenges they face in the workplace. This comprehensive analysis provides a detailed, data-driven look at the current state of the pharmacy technician workforce, shedding light on the factors contributing to job dissatisfaction and offering a glimpse into what may lie ahead for the profession, as well as potential strategies for improvement.Written by Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv. The 2025 Pharmacy Technician Beyond Interpersonal Conflict 17 From shaky hands during a final check to systemic clashes between entire organizations, conflict in the pharmacy goes far beyond daily disagreements. This in-depth article explores the four types of con- flict pharmacy technicians face—intrapersonal, interpersonal, intergroup, and interorganization- al—and the impact each has on your body, your work, and your wellbeing. You'll learn proven strat- egies for managing your emotional responses and how to step into action when the pressure won’t let up. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned tech, this guide equips you with the tools to face conflict head-on—with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Written by Amanda Abernathy, CPhT, MBA.
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Creative Team Amber Taylor, Events & Marketing Lead Mariana Ruiz, Digital Media Lead Precious Fazon, Socials & Comms Lead CONTRIBUTORS Amanda Abernathy, CPhT, MBA Jim Mizner, RPh Mike Johnston , CPhT-Adv , BCSCPT, BCNCPT, BCHCPT Tonique Hendrix, I.V. CPhT and the Editorial Advisory Board
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Luxury in Scrubs: My Life as A Traveling Pharmacy Technician 52
From five-star hotels to frontline disaster zones, this pharmacy technician has seen it all. With a suit- case full of scrubs and certifications, she’s built a high-level career on the road—compounding IVs one day, responding to hurricanes the next. Learn how she turned travel assignments into a thriv- ing lifestyle filled with purpose, flexibility, and adventure. For anyone considering the travel tech path, her story is both a roadmap and a dose of inspiration. Written by Tonique Hendrix, I.V. CPhT
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