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CPhT Strong

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. 

Changes to a Small Hometown Pharmacy

March 30, 2020

Changes to a Small Hometown Pharmacy

"We take turns cleaning down the pharmacy and spraying Lysol. The hardest part is..."

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Conserving PPE

March 30, 2020

Conserving PPE

"Our hospital is more busy than usual and we are knocking out IVs quickly out of both positive and negative rooms."

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The Challenges of Getting to Work

March 30, 2020

The Challenges of Getting to Work

"Due to this virus, the transit schedule has changed and it's been a challenge making sure I get to work..."

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Hope Within the Hospital

March 30, 2020

Hope Within the Hospital

“The biggest challenge is walking into the hospital every day knowing it could be the day I get the virus."

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Grateful To Be Working

March 30, 2020

Grateful To Be Working

"My biggest success has been being surrounded by an outpouring of thanks and appreciation."

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Making IVs on the Graveyard Shift

March 29, 2020

Making IVs on the Graveyard Shift

"I am on my third shift tonight. My regular job is Chemo."

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