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

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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 in the South

September 17, 2013
South

In preparing our inaugural list of the top pharmacy schools in the South, 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.

Requirements to Become a Pharmacy Technician in Florida

June 20, 2012
Requirements to become a pharmacy technician in Florida

As of June 1st, 2012, the state of Florida features nearly 3,800 local pharmacies employing about 21,760 pharmacists' assistants.  Approximately three quarters of them are Board certified pharmacy technicians, regularly assisting the pharmacist in the processing, handling and issuance of federally controlled substances.  The rest are limited primarily to clerical tasks, inventory and customer service.  Since pharmacy technicians are granted access to various prescription medications, certain state-ordered guidelines and federal regulations may apply.  Like most states, Florida has its own u

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

June 12, 2012
Pharmacy technician employment and salary trends, and career opportunities in Florida

Overview

Florida is home to more than 21,000 salaried pharmacy technicians. This means, just over 6 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians live in The Sunshine State. Aspiring pharmacy technicians choose Florida for:

• The opportunity to work at renowned facilities such as Mount Sinai Medical Center, University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital, Baptist Medical Center, and Florida Hospital (all nationally ranked in multiple specialties)

• Access to 207 other outstanding hospitals and the fourth largest collection of health care facilities in the U.S.

• Access to hundreds of quality health care and pharmacy technician training programs

• Employment: Florida has the nation’s third highest employment level for this occupation

Florida Pharmacy Technician Training Programs

June 11, 2012
Florida pharmacy technician training programs

The Division of Medical Quality, Assurance Board of Pharmacy regulates pharmacy technicians. While a degree is not required to become a registered pharmacy technician, the Board (managed by the Florida Department of Health) has a number of recommendations, plus several requirements, to obtain and maintain registration. One requirement is successful completion of a pharmacy technician training program. Keep in mind that earning a pharmacy technician certificate or degree will make any given training program that much easier. In addition, many employers prefer a certificate or degree, plus experience—especially when it comes to advancement opportunities.

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