Virginia

What you need to know about becoming a Pharmacy Technician in Virginia, including Virginia licensing and training requirements, schools & colleges offering pharmacy technician programs and employment and salary trends for pharmacy techs in Virginia (VA).

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Top 50 Public Pharmacy Schools in the US

September 26, 2013
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In preparing our inaugural list of the top public pharmacy schools in the US, we considered dozens of schools in the US that offered pharmacy programs.  Our goal with this list is to give students access to information so they can make informed decisions about the schools they choose to attend and the programs they pursue. Our motivation for publishing these rankings is simple. We frequently receive emails from young people -many of whom are already working as pharmacy technicians- asking for advice as to which pharmacy schools they should consider. Our hope is that this list is a starting point for aspiring pharmacists to discover the schools that are the best fit for them. 

The criteria we used in making this list consists, in no particular order, of the following: academic reputation, admission selectivity, depth and breadth of the program and faculty, size and scope of the pharm school class, and value as it relates to tuition. All data used on our rankings was obtained from publicly available sources.

Like any list, ours is not perfect and is open for debate. There is no single opinion that trumps all when it comes to which school is the “best”. Ultimately every student has different needs regarding the type and academic rigor of a program, campus culture, as well as cost, lifestyle, and career focus. Hence the notion that we consider these lists a starting point for aspiring pharmacists in the search for the appropriate program that meets their needs. 

Top 25 Private Pharmacy Schools in the US

September 23, 2013
Top 25

In preparing our inaugural list of the top private pharmacy schools in the US, we considered dozens of schools in the US that offered pharmacy programs.  Our goal with this list is to give students access to information so they can make informed decisions about the schools they choose to attend and the programs they pursue. Our motivation for publishing these rankings is simple. We frequently receive emails from young people -many of whom are already working as pharmacy technicians- asking for advice as to which pharmacy schools they should consider. Our hope is that this list is a starting point for aspiring pharmacists to discover the schools that are the best fit for them. 

The criteria we used in making this list consists, in no particular order, of the following: academic reputation, admission selectivity, depth and breadth of the program and faculty, size and scope of the pharm school class, and value as it relates to tuition. All data used on our rankings was obtained from publicly available sources.

Like any list, ours is not perfect and is open for debate. There is no single opinion that trumps all when it comes to which school is the “best”. Ultimately every student has different needs regarding the type and academic rigor of a program, campus culture, as well as cost, lifestyle, and career focus. Hence the notion that we consider these lists a starting point for aspiring pharmacists in the search for the appropriate program that meets their needs. 

Top 20 Pharmacy Schools on the East Coast

September 17, 2013
East

In preparing our inaugural list of the top pharmacy schools on the East Coast, we considered dozens of schools in the US that offered pharmacy programs.  Our goal with this list is to give students access to information so they can make informed decisions about the schools they choose to attend and the programs they pursue. Our motivation for publishing these rankings is simple. We frequently receive emails from young people -many of whom are already working as pharmacy technicians- asking for advice as to which pharmacy schools they should consider. Our hope is that this list is a starting point for aspiring pharmacists to discover the schools that are the best fit for them. 

The criteria we used in making this list consists, in no particular order, of the following: academic reputation, admission selectivity, depth and breadth of the program and faculty, size and scope of the pharm school class, and value as it relates to tuition. All data used on our rankings was obtained from publicly available sources.

Like any list, ours is not perfect and is open for debate. There is no single opinion that trumps all when it comes to which school is the “best”. Ultimately every student has different needs regarding the type and academic rigor of a program, campus culture, as well as cost, lifestyle, and career focus. Hence the notion that we consider these lists a starting point for aspiring pharmacists in the search for the appropriate program that meets their needs. 

Top 75 Pharmacy Schools in the U.S.

September 12, 2013
RX

In preparing our inaugural list of the top schools in the US for aspiring pharmacists, we considered over 100 schools in the US that offered pharmacy programs.  Our goal with this list is to give students access to information so they can make informed decisions about the schools they choose to attend and the programs they pursue. Our motivation for publishing these rankings is simple. We frequently receive emails from young people -many of whom are already working as pharmacy technicians- asking for advice as to which pharmacy schools they should consider. Our hope is that this list is a starting point for aspiring pharmacists to discover the schools that are the best fit for them. 

The criteria we used in making this list consists, in no particular order, of the following: academic reputation, admission selectivity, depth and breadth of the program and faculty, size and scope of the pharm school class, and value as it relates to tuition. All data used on our rankings was obtained from publicly available sources.

Like any list, ours is not perfect and is open for debate. There is no single opinion that trumps all when it comes to which school is the “best”. Ultimately every student has different needs regarding the type and academic rigor of a program, campus culture, as well as cost, lifestyle, and career focus. 

Pharmacy Technician Employment & Salary Trends, and Career Opportunities in Virginia

July 6, 2012
Pharmacy technician employment and salary trends, and career opportunities in Virginia

Overview

Virginia is home to more than 8,500 salaried pharmacy technicians. This means, around 2.6 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians live in The Old Dominion State. Aspiring pharmacy technicians choose Virginia for:

Virginia Pharmacy Technician Training Programs

July 6, 2012
Virginia pharmacy technician training programs

As of July 2012, the state of Virginia had several requirements for aspiring pharmacy technicians. They must complete a board-approved training program OR earn Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification AND register with the State Board. To earn PTCB certification, individuals must take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) or other board approved examination. Exams may be taken online or at more than 200 professional centers nationwide. Visit the PTCB website to get started.

Requirements to Become a Pharmacy Technician in Virginia

July 3, 2012
Requirements to become a pharmacy technician in Virginia

According to demographic employment information recently collected by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 8,540 people in Virginia are employed full time as pharmacy technicians.  Pharmacy technicians are trained healthcare professionals who assist licensed local pharmacists with legally regulated activities such as mixing, reconstituting, packaging and labeling prescription medications. 

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