[Translated article] Role of the pharmacy technician in the clinical trials unit of the pharmacy service of an oncohaematological hospital

In recent years, there has been a considerable increase in clinical trials in the field of oncohematology, an area in which new drugs are constantly emerging. In addition to the large number of available clinical trials, the growing complexity of the treatments for cancer is also a relevant factor. This situation has required a notable evolution and specialization of the functions and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians within the Clinical Trials Unit of the Pharmacy Service. This article describes the role of the pharmacy technician in a Clinical Trials Unit of tan oncohematological hospital pharmacy service, with over 20 years of experience in clinical trials.