--- title: "GLP-1 Bridge Days Supply & TrumpRx: Tech | AL Pharm Tech" description: "Medicare GLP-1 Bridge billing for Alabama pharmacy techs: BIN 028918, PCN MEDDGLP1BR, $50 copay, days supply math for every covered drug, plus a TrumpRx…" lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BlogPosting", "headline": "Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program: What Alabama Pharmacy Technicians Need to Know (2026)", "description": "Medicare GLP-1 Bridge billing for Alabama pharmacy techs: BIN 028918, PCN MEDDGLP1BR, $50 copay, days supply math for every covered drug, plus a TrumpRx overview.", "image": "https://www.alabamapharmtech.com/blog-covers/compliance-regulations.svg", "datePublished": "2026-07-04", "dateModified": "2026-07-04", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Tyler Dalton, PharmD" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "AlabamaPharmTech", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://www.alabamapharmtech.com/og-image.jpg" } }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.alabamapharmtech.com/blog/medicare-glp-1-bridge-program-alabama-pharmacy-techs" }, "url": "https://www.alabamapharmtech.com/blog/medicare-glp-1-bridge-program-alabama-pharmacy-techs", "articleSection": "Compliance & Regulations", "inLanguage": "en-US", "keywords": "Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program, GLP-1 Bridge pharmacy billing, Wegovy Medicare 2026, Zepbound Medicare copay, Alabama pharmacy technician GLP-1, CMS Bridge program pharmacy, GLP-1 days supply, Medicare weight loss medication 2026, pharmacy tech insurance billing, Part D GLP-1 Bridge, TrumpRx, what is TrumpRx, TrumpRx GLP-1 price, Wegovy days supply 28 day, Zepbound days supply, Foundayo orforglipron days supply", "isPartOf": { "@type": "Blog", "name": "AlabamaPharmTech Blog", "url": "https://www.alabamapharmtech.com/blog" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.alabamapharmtech.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Blog", "item": "https://www.alabamapharmtech.com/blog" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program: What Alabama Pharmacy Technicians Need to Know (2026)", "item": "https://www.alabamapharmtech.com/blog/medicare-glp-1-bridge-program-alabama-pharmacy-techs" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "When does the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program start?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program launches July 1, 2026, for eligible Medicare Part D and MA-PD beneficiaries." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much do patients pay under the GLP-1 Bridge Program?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Eligible Medicare beneficiaries pay approximately $50 per month for covered GLP-1 weight-loss medications during the CMS demonstration." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which GLP-1 drugs are covered by Medicare Bridge?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Covered products include Wegovy (pen and pill), Zepbound KwikPen, and Foundayo for weight-management indications. 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Tyler Dalton, PharmD July 4, 2026 10 min read ![Compliance & Regulations — Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program: What Alabama Pharmacy Technicians Need to Know (2026)](/blog-covers/compliance-regulations.svg) _Last reviewed July 2026 by Tyler Dalton, PharmD._ Starting **July 1, 2026**, the **Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program** gives eligible **Medicare Part D** and **MA-PD** beneficiaries access to **Wegovy**, **Zepbound**, and **Foundayo** for weight management at about **$50 per month** — far below typical cash prices that often exceed **$1,000/month** without coverage. The demonstration runs through **December 31, 2027**. For **Alabama pharmacy technicians**, Bridge is one of the largest billing changes to hit retail counters in years. GLP-1 volume is already surging in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, and independent stores statewide. Bridge adds a **second Medicare billing pathway** outside your normal Part D switch — and techs who master it early will prevent costly reversals, RTS loops, and frustrated patients at pickup. * * * ## What is the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program? The Bridge is a temporary **CMS Section 402 demonstration** — not a standard Part D benefit — that expands access to **FDA-approved GLP-1 medications for weight management** while CMS collects utilization data ahead of the delayed **BALANCE Model**. According to [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage/medicare-glp-1-bridge), Bridge operates **outside the Part D payment flow**. Part D plans do **not** carry financial risk, do **not** need to opt in, and do **not** adjudicate Bridge claims. Instead, CMS uses a **central processor** (Humana via LI NET infrastructure) for **prior authorization**, **claims adjudication**, and **pharmacy payment**. Key facts to memorize: - **Launch:** July 1, 2026 · **End:** December 31, 2027 - **Patient copay:** $50/month (does **not** count toward Part D TrOOP or deductible) - **No LIS subsidy** on Bridge copays — $50 is flat for all eligible fills - **Supply limit:** 1-month fills only on covered products - **Pharmacies:** No opt-in required — but you **must** use Bridge billing credentials * * * ## Official CMS & Medicare resources Bookmark these before go-live: - **[CMS Medicare GLP-1 Bridge hub](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage/medicare-glp-1-bridge)** — FAQs, PA forms, beneficiary info - **[CMS Bridge payer sheet (PDF)](https://www.cms.gov/files/document/glp-1-bridge-payer-sheet.pdf)** — BIN, PCN, NCPDP fields, help desk - **[Bridge Expectations & FAQs for Part D sponsors (PDF)](https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-glp-1-bridge-expectations-faqs.pdf)** — clinical exclusion rules - **[CMS press release — $50 monthly GLP-1 access](https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/coming-soon-cms-provide-50-monthly-access-glp-1-medications-medicare-beneficiaries)** - **[CMS Innovation Center — Bridge model page](https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/medicare-glp-1-bridge)** - **[HPMS memo — Bridge Expectations for Part D sponsors](https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-glp-1-bridge-expectations-faqs.pdf)** — when to redirect patients back to Part D - **Beneficiary info:** [Medicare.gov/glp1bridge](https://www.medicare.gov/glp1bridge) · **1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)** - **CMS Bridge questions:** [GLP1Demo@cms.hhs.gov](mailto:GLP1Demo@cms.hhs.gov) · **Pharmacy help desk:** **844-673-0910** * * * ## Who qualifies for Bridge? Eligible patients must meet CMS criteria, including: - Enrollment in **Medicare Part D** (standalone PDP), **MA-PD**, SNP, EGWP, or LI NET - **BMI ≥ 30**, or **BMI ≥ 27** with a weight-related comorbidity - Prescription for **weight management** with supporting **ICD-10** codes - **No Part D-coverable indication** on the same Rx (e.g., Zepbound for OSA or Wegovy for CV risk stays on Part D) - **No prior 2026 Part D GLP-1 fill** for some eligibility tiers (confirm current CMS tier rules) - A **covered Bridge product** dispensed as a **1-month supply** **Technician tip:** Never assume Bridge eligibility from a Medicare card. Run the Bridge-specific workflow — the Part D BIN that pays for metformin will **reject** a misrouted Wegovy claim. * * * ## Covered drugs vs. what stays on Part D Product Bridge eligible? Notes **Wegovy** (pen or tablet) Yes Weight-management indication **Zepbound KwikPen** Yes Multi-dose pen only — not single-dose vials/pens **Foundayo** (orforglipron) Yes Per CMS listing **Ozempic**, **Mounjaro**, **Trulicity** **No (diabetes)** Bill through standard Part D **Wegovy/Zepbound** for CV or OSA indications **No** Part D coverable — better for patient OOP cap If the SIG and diagnosis support **diabetes management**, do **not** force Bridge. Mismatching product to processor is a top rejection cause. * * * ## Pharmacy billing: BIN, PCN, and reimbursement This is the section every Alabama pharmacy tech needs before July 1. ### Bridge claim credentials (CMS payer sheet) Per the official [CMS GLP-1 Bridge payer sheet](https://www.cms.gov/files/document/glp-1-bridge-payer-sheet.pdf): Field Value **Payer / Plan name** GLP1Bridge **BIN** **028918** **PCN** **MEDDGLP1BR** **Processor** SS&C Health — route through **RelayHealth** **NCPDP standard** **D.0** **Effective date** July 1, 2026 **Help desk** **844-673-0910** **Certification testing** Not required ### How reimbursement works CMS reimburses pharmacies at **wholesale acquisition cost (WAC)**, **minus the $50 patient copay**, **plus a dispensing fee**, **plus applicable sales tax**. Pharmacies collect the **$50 copay at pickup**; the central processor pays the balance. This is **not** your Part D plan's negotiated rate. Do not bill Bridge to the patient's **Aetna, Humana, SilverScript, or Wellcare Part D BIN** — even if that plan is their primary drug coverage. ### Step-by-step billing workflow for technicians 1. **Verify** patient has Part D or MA-PD (Bridge requires Part D enrollment, not Medigap-only) 2. **Confirm** Bridge eligibility — BMI, indication, covered product, 1-month supply 3. **Check PA status** — prescriber submits PA to central processor (not Part D plan) 4. **Enter claim** using **BIN 028918 / PCN MEDDGLP1BR** — not the plan BIN 5. **Collect $50 copay** from patient at pickup 6. **Dispense** 1-month supply; document cold-chain for pens 7. **If rejected**, read rejection code — wrong BIN and missing PA are the top two fixes ### Prior authorization and prescriber workflow Bridge PA goes to the **CMS central processor** (administered by Humana via LI NET infrastructure), **not** the Part D sponsor. Key points for pharmacy teams: - Prescribers submit **PA and the prescription** to the central processor — patients do **not** self-enroll through a public application portal - Pharmacies may need to **transmit a test claim** to establish a record before PA approval in some workflows - Prescribers may use **CoverMyMeds** or fax per CMS guidance — download the current PA form from the [CMS Bridge hub](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage/medicare-glp-1-bridge) (do not submit PA before July 1, 2026) - If a patient was already approved for **Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea** or **Wegovy for cardiovascular risk reduction**, CMS expects those fills through **Part D**, not Bridge — see the [Bridge Expectations & FAQs PDF](https://www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-glp-1-bridge-expectations-faqs.pdf) ### NCPDP D.0 claim entry checklist Before you hit Submit, techs should verify: 1. **NCPDP version D.0** — Bridge does not accept legacy D.0 rejections from outdated switch configs 2. **BIN 028918 / PCN MEDDGLP1BR** — double-check against the [payer sheet PDF](https://www.cms.gov/files/document/glp-1-bridge-payer-sheet.pdf), not the patient's SilverScript or Wellcare card 3. **Days supply ≤ 28–30 days** on weekly GLP-1 pens — Bridge rejects multi-month fills 4. **Quantity matches SIG** — four Wegovy pens for Q weekly = 28-day supply, not 84 5. **Patient copay $50.00** collected at pickup — Bridge copay does **not** flow through LIS or Extra Help subsidies 6. **Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI)** on file — Bridge uses Medicare ID, not the old HICN in most workflows If your software has a **saved Third Party plan** for Bridge, build it now using CMS credentials so techs cannot accidentally select the wrong Part D BIN during busy shifts. ### Eligibility tiers techs should know (patient intake) CMS published tiered BMI rules for Bridge — confirm the latest tier chart on the [CMS hub](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage/medicare-glp-1-bridge) before counseling patients: - **Tier 1:** BMI **≥ 35** (weight management indication) - **Tier 2:** BMI **≥ 30** with a qualifying comorbidity (hypertension, heart failure, CKD, etc.) - **Tier 3:** BMI **≥ 27** with specific conditions such as prediabetes, prior MI, stroke, or PAD Technicians do not diagnose eligibility, but you **can** flag when a patient mentions diabetes-only Ozempic while the prescriber selected Bridge — that mismatch causes reversals. ### After Bridge ends: BALANCE Model Bridge runs **July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027** as a transition to CMS's **BALANCE (Better Approaches to Lifestyle and Nutrition for Comprehensive hEalth) Model**, which shifts GLP-1 weight-management coverage into longer-term Part D policy. Pharmacies should expect **new billing rules in 2027** — bookmark the [CMS Innovation Center Bridge page](https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/medicare-glp-1-bridge) for model updates. * * * ## Days supply for every GLP-1 Bridge medication Bridge limits **1-month supplies**, so every covered product bills out at a **28-day supply**. Here is the math for each one. Medication Package and quantity Typical SIG Days supply math Days supply Wegovy single-dose pen (semaglutide) 4 pens per carton, quantity 4 Inject 1 pen weekly 4 pens ÷ 1 per week = 4 weeks × 7 28 Wegovy oral tablet (semaglutide) 28 tablets, quantity 28 Take 1 tablet daily 28 ÷ 1 per day 28 Zepbound KwikPen (tirzepatide) 4 weekly doses per carton Inject 1 dose weekly 4 weekly doses × 7 28 Zepbound single-dose pen or vial (tirzepatide) 4 pens or vials, quantity 4 Inject 1 dose weekly 4 doses ÷ 1 per week = 4 weeks × 7 28 Foundayo oral tablet (orforglipron) 28 tablets, quantity 28 Take 1 tablet daily 28 ÷ 1 per day 28 Rules of thumb: - **Weekly injectables:** days supply = weekly doses in the dispensed package × 7 - **Daily orals:** days supply = tablet count ÷ tablets per day - **RTS rejections** often appear around **days 21–25** - A partial fill bills the days supply actually dispensed, which resets the refill window Run the math before submitting. Use our free [Wegovy day supply calculator](/tools/days-supply-calculator/wegovy), the [Mounjaro/Zepbound guide](/tools/days-supply-calculator/mounjaro), or the full [days supply calculator](/tools/days-supply-calculator). For RTS and PA logic, see [Insurance Math & Rejection Logic](/learn/insurance-math-rejection-logic). * * * ## Two separate programs, two separate guides Patients ask about the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program and TrumpRx at the same counter, but they are not the same thing. Bridge runs a real claim for eligible Medicare members at about $50 per month. TrumpRx is a federal cash-price website with no claim and no credit toward Part D costs. Each one now has its own full guide: - [Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program: billing and days supply for every covered medication](/glp-1-bridge-program) - [What is TrumpRx? A pharmacy technician guide to federal cash pricing](/trumprx) * * * ## Alabama-specific notes **Alabama Medicaid** GLP-1 obesity coverage uses separate PA and BMI rules — not Bridge. Dual-eligible and newly Medicare-aged patients need **active coverage verified** every fill. Under [ALBOP Rule 680-X-2-.14](/alabama-rule-680-x-2-14-compliance), technicians work under **direct pharmacist supervision**. Techs own data entry, insurance routing, and inventory; pharmacists own counseling and clinical decisions. Independent Alabama pharmacies: GLP-1 pens tie up **high WAC dollars**. Do not overstock until your PSAO confirms Bridge payment turnaround. * * * ## Medicare beneficiary perspective — Dalton Insurance This article focuses on **pharmacy technician workflow**. For the **patient and Medicare beneficiary side** — how Bridge interacts with Part D formularies, MA-PD networks, and out-of-pocket costs — see **Tyler Dalton, PharmD** at **[Dalton Insurance](https://dalton-insurance.com/)**, the same family of practices behind Alabama Pharm Tech training. Dalton Insurance has **not yet published a standalone GLP-1 Bridge article** on dalton-insurance.com as of July 2026. These are the closest published guides for beneficiaries asking about Medicare drug coverage and how Bridge fits in: - **[Guide to Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Plans](https://dalton-insurance.com/guide-to-medicare-part-d-prescription-drug-plans/)** — formularies, tiers, pharmacy networks, and how standalone Part D differs from MA-PD (critical context because Bridge sits **outside** both) - **[Prescription Coverage — Medicare Part D overview](https://dalton-insurance.com/prescription-coverage/)** — deductibles, initial coverage, and specialty-drug tiers that explain why Bridge exists for weight-loss GLP-1s - **[Free Medicare guidance & plan comparisons](https://go.daltoninsurance.biz/)** — schedule a call with Tyler Dalton's team for Alabama Medicare Part D help - **Phone:** **(334) 489-3624** If a patient asks whether Bridge or their Part D plan is cheaper for Wegovy, send them to Dalton Insurance for beneficiary counseling — techs should stay in billing and data-entry lane under pharmacist supervision. * * * ## Common rejections and tech fixes Rejection Likely cause Tech action Patient not eligible Not in qualifying Part D/MA-PD Verify Bridge eligibility Product not covered Ozempic billed as Bridge Confirm weight-loss vs. diabetes indication Diagnosis mismatch Missing weight ICD-10 Fax prescriber RTS / early refill 28-day fill too early Recalculate days supply Wrong processor Part D BIN used Rebill **028918 / MEDDGLP1BR** PA required No central-processor approval Hold fill; contact prescriber When stuck, call **844-673-0910** (Bridge help desk) and document the call. * * * ## FAQ ### When does Bridge start? **July 1, 2026**, through **December 31, 2027**. ### What BIN and PCN do pharmacies use? **BIN 028918** and **PCN MEDDGLP1BR** per the [CMS payer sheet](https://www.cms.gov/files/document/glp-1-bridge-payer-sheet.pdf). ### Does the $50 copay count toward Part D out-of-pocket max? **No.** Bridge is outside Part D — the $50 does not apply to TrOOP, deductible, or LIS subsidies. ### Does Bridge cover Ozempic? **Not for diabetes-only indications.** Ozempic stays on standard Part D. Bridge covers **Wegovy**, **Zepbound KwikPen**, and **Foundayo** for weight management. ### Can pharmacy technicians submit Bridge claims? Yes, under pharmacist supervision per store policy and Alabama law. * * * **Scroll down for cost comparison charts, implementation timeline, workflow checklists, CMS document links, and free GLP-1 practice tools.** ## GLP-1 Bridge Program at a Glance Visual reference for Alabama pharmacy teams — verify final CMS rules before billing live claims. ### Chart 1: Patient cost comparison (monthly) Bridge program vs typical out-of-pocket for GLP-1 weight-loss therapy ### Chart 2: Implementation timeline Jun 2026 CMS pharmacy webinar & billing setup Jul 2026 Bridge claims go live 2026–27 Eligible fills at $50/mo copay Jan 2027 BALANCE Model transition begins ### Chart 3: Covered products & days supply Product Max dispense Wegovy pen 28-day (1-month only) Wegovy pill 28-day (1-month only) Zepbound KwikPen 28-day (1-month only) Foundayo 28-day (1-month only) Ozempic and Mounjaro for diabetes-only indications are not Bridge products — use standard Part D billing. ### Days supply for every GLP-1 Bridge medication Bridge pays one month per fill, so every covered product bills out at a 28 day supply. Confirm the package configuration on the shelf before you key the claim. Days supply calculation for each Medicare GLP-1 Bridge covered medication Medication Strengths Package and quantity Typical SIG Days supply math Days supply Wegovy single-dose pen (semaglutide) 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.7, 2.4 mg 4 pens per carton (quantity billed: 4) Inject 1 pen subcutaneously once weekly 4 pens ÷ 1 pen per week = 4 weeks × 7 = 28 days 28 Wegovy oral tablet (semaglutide) Oral weight-management strengths 28 tablets (quantity billed: 28) Take 1 tablet by mouth once daily 28 tablets ÷ 1 tablet per day = 28 days 28 Zepbound KwikPen (tirzepatide) 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15 mg 4 weekly doses per dispensed carton Inject 1 dose subcutaneously once weekly 4 weekly doses × 7 days = 28 days 28 Zepbound single-dose pen or vial (tirzepatide) 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15 mg 4 pens or 4 vials (quantity billed: 4) Inject 1 pen or vial once weekly 4 doses ÷ 1 dose per week = 4 weeks × 7 = 28 days 28 Foundayo oral tablet (orforglipron) Oral daily weight-management strengths 28 tablets (quantity billed: 28) Take 1 tablet by mouth once daily 28 tablets ÷ 1 tablet per day = 28 days 28 - Weekly injectables: days supply equals the number of weekly doses in the dispensed package multiplied by 7. - Daily oral products: days supply equals the tablet count divided by tablets per day. - A partial fill still bills the days supply that was actually dispensed, which is what drives the refill too soon window. - Ozempic and Mounjaro for diabetes only indications are not Bridge products. Bill those through standard Part D. [Run any of these through the free days supply calculator](/tools/days-supply-calculator) ### Go deeper on each program Bridge and TrumpRx are two different things patients ask about at the same counter. Each one has its own full guide. - [Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program: billing and days supply for every covered medication](/glp-1-bridge-program) - [What is TrumpRx? A pharmacy technician guide to federal cash pricing](/trumprx) [Check current prices on TrumpRx.gov](https://trumprx.gov/) ### Chart 4: Pharmacy workflow checklist 1 Confirm Part D or MA-PD enrollment Tech / billing 2 Verify Bridge eligibility & BMI criteria Tech 3 Check weight-loss diagnosis on Rx (ICD-10) Tech → RPh 4 Submit claim to Bridge processor (not Part D BIN) Billing 5 Dispense 1-month supply; cold-chain storage Tech 6 Counsel on injection, storage, PA if pending RPh + Tech ### Eligibility quick reference - ✓ Medicare Part D or MA-PD enrollment - ✓ BMI ≥ 30, or ≥ 27 with weight-related comorbidity - ✓ Prescription with weight-loss indication - ✓ Covered product only (Wegovy, Zepbound, Foundayo) - ✓ 1-month supply per fill - ✓ Claim through Bridge processor — not standard Part D ### Free tools & resources for Alabama pharmacy techs [ Wegovy day supply calculator Weekly GLP-1 pen math for 28-day billing ](/tools/days-supply-calculator/wegovy)[ Mounjaro / Zepbound day supply Tirzepatide weekly dose counting ](/tools/days-supply-calculator/mounjaro)[ All GLP-1 drug guides Ozempic, Trulicity, Wegovy & more ](/tools/days-supply-calculator/drugs)[ Insurance math & rejection logic Refill-too-soon, PA triggers, days supply ](/learn/insurance-math-rejection-logic)[ Top 250 drug flashcards Semaglutide, tirzepatide, brand/generic ](/top-250-flashcards)[ CMS Medicare GLP-1 Bridge hub Official FAQs, PA forms, program rules ](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage/medicare-glp-1-bridge)[ CMS Bridge payer sheet (PDF) BIN 028918 · PCN MEDDGLP1BR · NCPDP D.0 ](https://www.cms.gov/files/document/glp-1-bridge-payer-sheet.pdf)[ CMS press release — $50 GLP-1 access Program overview for beneficiaries ](https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/coming-soon-cms-provide-50-monthly-access-glp-1-medications-medicare-beneficiaries)[ Dalton Insurance — prescription coverage Part D tiers & specialty drugs for beneficiaries ](https://dalton-insurance.com/prescription-coverage/)[ Dalton Insurance — Medicare Part D guide Tyler Dalton, PharmD · beneficiary-side Rx coverage ](https://dalton-insurance.com/guide-to-medicare-part-d-prescription-drug-plans/)[ Dalton Insurance — free Medicare guidance Part D plan comparisons for Alabama seniors ](https://go.daltoninsurance.biz/) ### Related Articles [ Compliance & Regulations #### What Happens After Your 6-Month Pharmacy Tech Training? 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