Jennifer Tuck, RPhT, Named PCCA’s Inaugural Canadian Compounding Technician of the Year
July 02 2024 - 1:18PM
Jennifer Tuck, RPhT, of Integrum Compounding Centre in Calgary,
Alberta, was honored with the inaugural Canadian Compounding
Technician of the Year award at PCCA’s recent CONNEXT Canadian
Compounding Conference in Toronto, Ontario, on Saturday, June 1.
This award recognizes an outstanding pharmacy technician who has
demonstrated exceptional dedication, skill and innovation in their
field. Tuck was selected for her remarkable contributions to her
pharmacy and the entire compounding pharmacy community.
"We are thrilled to honor Jennifer with our first-ever
Compounding Technician of the Year award," said PCCA Canada General
Manager Amanda Cassel. "Her commitment to excellence and her
passion for patient care have made a significant impact in our
industry. She truly embodies the spirit of this award."
Cassel also noted that this pharmacy technician award has “been
a long time coming” — as pharmacy owners and pharmacists rely
extensively on the support of pharmacy technicians, like Tuck.
Tuck has been a dedicated pharmacy technician for many years.
Throughout her career, she has been known for her meticulous
attention to detail, her innovative approach to problem-solving and
her unwavering dedication to patient care. Her efforts have not
only improved the efficiency and effectiveness of her workplace but
also positively impacted the lives of many patients.
"I am deeply honored to receive this award," said Tuck. "It is a
privilege to work in a profession that allows me to make a
difference in people's lives every day. I am grateful to my
colleagues and mentors who have supported me throughout my
career."
Since graduating from Norquest College in 2006, Tuck has also
worked with the Alberta College of Pharmacy as a sterile
compounding assessor and consulted on draft standards for the
operation of licensed pharmacies and draft standards of practice
for pharmacists and technicians.
PCCA CONNEXT is an annual Canadian Compounding Conference that
brings together pharmacy professionals from across Canada to share
knowledge, celebrate achievements and discuss the future of the
industry. The Compounding Technician of the Year award is one of
the highlights of the conference, celebrating those who have made
significant contributions to the field.
ABOUT PCCAPCCA supports the creation of
personalized medicine and innovative products that make a
difference in patients’ lives. As a complete resource for
compounding pharmacies, PCCA provides high-quality products,
education and support to more than 3,000 pharmacy members
throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and other countries
around the world. Incorporated in 1981 by a network of pharmacists,
PCCA has supported pharmacy compounding for more than 40 years.
Learn more at pccarx.com.
- Jennifer Tuck, RPhT, Named PCCA’s Inaugural Canadian
Compounding Technician of the Year
Kim Speairs, APR, MBA
PCCA
817.729.5064
kspeairs@pccarx.com
Krista Dempsey
PCCA
226.777.1476
kdempsey@pccarx.com