Pharmacy technicians are supervised by pharmacists. In general, technicians can only fill prescriptions for prepackaged medicine. However, in some states, technicians may mix and measure medications. Technicians begin the process of filling medication requests by examining the written prescription. They enter the prescription and patient information into the computer.
Technicians check that the information on the prescription is complete and correct.
Next they find the right medicine and count out or pour the correct amount. Technicians also prepare the labels on the containers. They usually print these labels from the computer. Technicians also calculate the price for the prescription. Pharmacists check prescriptions and medications before they go to patients.