OTC's and RECALLS

Other areas of good work by Pharmacy Technicians would be in learning more about
the OTC (over the counter) products which are the part of pharmacy sales and management in several chain drug stores .

Learning more about the OTC products can secure the pharmacy technicians
position in the stores and along with the arrangement ,inventory management
and lay out of your OTC products, you are more knowledgeable about the usage of
these products which may be added advantage for the stores.

The more knowledge you gain about these products
1 First Aid
2 Diabetic supplies and usage of Glucometers
3 Diabetic foot creams and shakes
4 Vitamins and Supplements
5 Anti fungals and skin products
6 Durable medical Equipment Canes ,Crutches etc.
(along with the stores info which carry very specialized products)
7 General usage products like Humidifiers Vaporizers etc
and several categories which you see as you walk your OTC Aile's
your detailed interest in this products will give a focus to learn
more and take you into areas like location on shelf and sales
or seasonal movements of products from your shelves or movement of
vitamins or just helping customers finding products you might come
to know if something in demand all of a sudden was because of it
being featured on OPRAH etc
Helping people with their Glucometers can open whole new avenue for you
to get into more learning about diabetic care and open new revenue and
job opportunities .

RECALLS In recent time recalls have become a daily process.
Your ability to process the recalls quickly ,handling documenting and packaging to
send back the recalled products and making sure to get proper credits
for that becomes an asset for your pharmacy and ensures your job security
Not all technicians are very well versed with this aspect of business
which is an essential part and if you get a grip over it you secure your position.
Note
Technicians handling recalls please put your comments here about the process
which may be useful to your fellow Technicians.