NACDS submitted comments to the Board of Pharmacy related to legislation intending to standardize pharmacy technician training by requiring accredited training and national certification and removing employer-based training as an option. NACDS argued that there are currently at least 65 employer-based programs operating in Virginia and their elimination will create a critical gap on patient care because it will create a shortage in technicians. We requested that the Board advocate for legislation to study whether accredited training and national certification are necessary for all technicians, regardless of practice setting.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.