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 3, 2020
Pharmacy Staff on the Front Lines
"We are putting our two children at risk every single day we come home."
April 3, 2020
Preparing for the Peak
"I don’t fear getting COVID-19 but I fear carrying it to my elderly mother that I help care for."
April 3, 2020
Serving the Manhattan Community
"In the store we only let one to two customers in at a time to reduce traffic. Mask and gloves at all times is a must..."
April 3, 2020
Staying Strong in Albany, New York
"We are required to sanitize all surfaces every hour."
April 1, 2020
Going the Extra Mile in Park City, Utah
"I work in Park City, Utah and COVID-19 completely changed the atmosphere both inside the pharmacy and out."
March 31, 2020
Cautious Times in the Emergency Room
“As a CPhT working in an Emergency Room Department taking patients’ med histories, we are required to wear a mask at all times and..."
March 30, 2020
Staying Healthy in Iron Mountain, Indiana
“My employer is doing his best to keep his employees healthy while continuing to meet the needs within the community."
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 30, 2020
Navigating a New Normal
"We call our patients to make sure they have enough medicine, keep our shelves full of allergy medicine, inhalers..."