Pharmacy Technician

Explaining the concept of drug half life, this video looks at steady-state, peak, trough, and duration. It describes the process of drug absorption, discusses how the first pass effect impacts medication levels, and looks at the possible effects of taking multiple medications.

Describing three mechanisms of drug action, this video examines seven types of medication regimes. It outlines signs and symptoms related to adverse drug reactions and interactions, defines therapeutic range/index, and differentiates among drug-drug, food-drug, additive, synergistic, antagonistic, and incompatibility interactions.

What is it like to be a pharmacy technician? Alexis Re talks about her career path, what she does on the job, and the keys to success working in a pharmacy. She also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years.