Developing Pharmacy Assistants through New Technology
Johnson & Johnson (Philippines), Inc. and The Drugstore Association of the Philippines (DSAP) recently launched a mobile application called DSAP Mobile Drugstore aimed at using new technology to professionalize operations among DSAP member drugstores. The mobile app contains TESDA-accredited modules to train Pharmacy Assistants (PAs) to become professional drug attendants, including TESDA’s Pharmacy Services NC III Program. With this, PAs will have the opportunity to demonstrate product knowledge on the medicines that they are selling, improve their handling of pharmaceutical products, perform proper product handling and control, carry out proper dispensing activities and promote health promotion, education and vigilance to their customers. Drugstore Association of the Philippines and Johnson & Johnson (Philippines), Inc. officials along with TESDA Certification Office Executive Director Ma. Susan Dela Rama during the launch of the app at DSAP’s 20th Nationa...