Advocacy is not just for executives, lobbyists, or association leaders, it’s for every pharmacy professional, including students and newly certified pharmacy technicians. At the local, regional, state, and national levels, advocacy shapes how our profession evolves, how workforce pipelines are built, and how regulations reflect the realities of modern pharmacy practice. At its core, advocacy is about staying informed, engaging thoughtfully, and helping move the profession forward.
One of the most important and often overlooked parts of advocacy is simply paying attention. Reading board agendas, proposed rules, and meeting minutes allows pharmacy professionals to understand not only what decisions are being made, but why they matter. A recent example comes from the Florida Board of Pharmacy Rules Committee meeting held on December 10, 2025, where updated language in Rule 64B16-26.351 recognized PTCB-recognized pharmacy technician training programs as approved training pathways in Florida. This will be a significant step forward for pharmacy technicians, employers, and education partners across the state, and we are closely monitoring the progress with hopes that it will be finalized and approved within the coming weeks.
For Florida pharmacy technicians, this clarification reinforces that completing a PTCB-recognized program aligns with both national certification standards and state expectations. For employers, it supports scalability and compliance. And for programs like RxTechExam, it affirms the value of standardized, high-quality education. This kind of progress doesn’t happen by accident, it’s the result of continued advocacy, collaboration, and professional engagement.
Advocacy is also a powerful career tool, especially for new CPhTs. Staying involved helps technicians expand their professional networks, meet leaders and decision-makers, and uncover new opportunities. It builds confidence in communication, sharpens listening and speaking skills, and keeps knowledge current as laws, scopes of practice, and requirements change. Even something as simple as reviewing board minutes or attending a meeting can deepen understanding of how pharmacy operates beyond the counter.
At RxTechExam, we believe advocacy is a shared responsibility and an opportunity. Staying informed, supporting thoughtful regulatory reform, and engaging with professional organizations strengthens not only individual careers, but the profession as a whole. Progress like Florida’s recognition of PTCB-recognized training programs shows what’s possible when pharmacy professionals stay engaged. Advocacy helps ensure our education systems, regulations, and workforce continue to evolve in ways that support patients, communities, and the future of pharmacy.
Join us as we advocate and move forward together!
Wishing you continued success,
Dr. Abel Guevara III, CPhTAdv