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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October 3, 2020
Innovation in an Evolving Field
"I have an opportunity every time I come into work to help someone make a positive change in their life."
May 20, 2020
Compounding During COVID-19
"We come in, change our clothes and shoes, put on our PPE after scrubbing and begin our compounding for the day of chemotherapy,"
May 19, 2020
Compounding Alcohol Antiseptic Solution
"We compound this 80% solution inside 55 gallon barrels and ship them off to other hospitals under the health system."
April 21, 2020
Thankful for Each Breath
"I was diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 25. Each day was a struggle to get through with a constant fever..."
April 13, 2020
Helping the Community from Inside a Compounding Pharmacy
"It makes me proud to know a product I have made has gone to the hands of the people who need it the most."
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."
March 30, 2020
Making Hand Sanitizer by the Gallon
“I'm not getting hazard pay, or any bonuses. This is just my line of work."
March 29, 2020
Making IVs on the Graveyard Shift
"I am on my third shift tonight. My regular job is Chemo."