Abstract
Illinois pharmacy technician Glen Gard has a new leadership role this year as the first-ever technician member of the Illinois State Board of Pharmacy. Gard, who is national director of sterile compounding compliance for Option Care Health in Chicago, was officially welcomed by his colleagues during the board’s March 8 virtual meeting. According to the most recent Department of Labor data, state pharmacy boards collectively regulate nearly 420,000 US pharmacy technicians. Gard said it should thus be “a no-brainer” to have pharmacy technicians serve on state boards. “Having representation, having a seat at the table is important,” he said. “It’s another outlet to have my voice heard and to advance the pharmacy technician profession. . . . And I think that a pharmacy technician’s perspective also can be influential in discussions for pharmacists.” The Illinois pharmacy board was expanded this year and now includes 8 pharmacists, 2 public members, and 1 pharmacy technician. Board members are appointed by the governor and may serve up to two 5-year terms.
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