CPhT Strong
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Stories from the Front Lines
#CPhTStrong honors the nation’s pharmacy technicians who showed heroic strength, courage, and hope as they faced unprecedented demands in the battle against COVID-19. Many technicians took on increased responsibilities and long hours to support vulnerable patients, address medication shortages, prepare essential medications, restock supplies, and console the ill, all while risking their own health.
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April 16, 2020
Making a Difference in Orland Hills, Illinois
"It makes you feel good knowing we are making a difference going above and beyond customer service in our most difficult times..."
April 14, 2020
A Day in the Life of a Senior Pharmacy Technician During COVID-19
"I have been a Certified Senior Technician for 19 years. I have never experienced anything like this pandemic."
April 14, 2020
Working While High-Risk
"The main techs in our pharmacy are all high-risk, including myself, but we show up and we are getting the job done."
April 14, 2020
Smiling Eyes Behind a Mask
"My biggest success is seeing smiling eyes behind the mask of most of the patients we serve."
April 14, 2020
Here for Our Patients
"We are working as fast as we can, trying to keep everything clean and sanitized..."
April 14, 2020
Staying Calm and Informed
“Working retail pharmacy is still my greatest passion, but I didn't realize how this pandemic would really affect our customers and staff..."
April 13, 2020
Courage, Strength, and Hope
"I want to commend the courage, strength and hope to all the pharmacy technicians in the country!"
April 13, 2020
Staying Positive Through Tough Times
"Everyday is a struggle for all of us at the pharmacy but we try to be optimistic and just make sure we are following the guidelines..."
April 3, 2020
Small Pharmacy, Big Hearts
"Our employees have been split into different teams, with no overlap, so that we can continue to offer our services if one team is unable to work."