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March 1, 2013
PTCB to change pharmacy tech-certification program

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is making changes to its certification program that it said would advance pharmacy tech certifications, the group announced.

December 5, 2012
National Products Association expands social media presence

The Natural Products Association last week announced its presence across two new social media platforms — Pinterest and Google+.

November 12, 2012
NPA launches industry effort to help retailers, communities recover from Hurricane Sandy

The Natural Products Association last week launched an industry effort to help those directly affected by Hurricane Sandy through the creation of the NPA Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund.

July 9, 2012
NPA broadens roles of two senior advocacy professionals; expands Capitol Hill outreach

The National Products Association promoted two senior advocacy staff members "as the association expands its regulatory and government affairs efforts," NPA stated Monday.

June 6, 2012
PTCB to update PTCE blueprint

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board announced the update of the pharmacy technician certification exam blueprint.

March 1, 2012
PTCB names retired Air Force colonel as CEO, executive director

The country's largest organization that certifies pharmacy technicians has a new leader.

September 1, 2011
PTCB executive director, CEO steps down

Melissa Murer Corrigan, executive director and CEO of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, is leaving the organization in late November, PTCB's board of governors announced Thursday.

March 23, 2011
NPA names winners of annual awards

The Natural Products Association has named the winners of its 18th annual NPA Awards, which will be presented this June during the association's annual trade show and convention.

March 14, 2011
PTCB's CREST Summit emphasized pharmacy's role in health care

By 2015, “pharmacists will be the healthcare professionals responsible for providing patient care that ensures optimal medication therapy outcomes.” That was the consensus reached in the Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners' vision statement at the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s Consumer Awareness, Resources, Education, State Policy and Testing Summit last month.

March 7, 2011
NPA celebrates 75th anniversary

The Natural Products Association last week celebrated 75 years of advocacy for the natural products industry.

February 24, 2011
Welch promoted to VP scientific and regulatory affairs at NPA

The Natural Products Association on Wednesday announced the promotion of Cara Welch to VP scientific and regulatory affairs.

January 25, 2011
More than 55,000 candidates sought PTCB certification in 2010

More than 55,000 candidates sat for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam in 2010, the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board said Tuesday.

December 21, 2010
NPA awards 500th NPA Natural Seal certification

The Natural Products Association last week reached a new milestone — awarding the 500th certification to products and ingredients under the NPA Natural Seal, a certification program focused on the verification of natural products and ingredients.

November 29, 2010
APhA Foundation taps exec search firm to find replacement for Ellis

Moving a step closer to filling a leadership void, the American Pharmacists Association Foundation said Monday it has tapped The Bernard Consulting Group, an executive search firm, to assist with the search for the next executive director and CEO of the organization.

November 17, 2010
PTCB leader to serve as president of ICE

The head of an organization that accredits pharmacy technicians will serve as president of an...

November 3, 2010
NPA leader weighs in on what elections mean for industry

This year’s elections may prove to be a boon to the business of dietary supplements...

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