Which of the following is a main consideration of the pharmacy technician code of ethics?
Patients' ability to afford medications
Prevention of communicable diseases
Preventing patients from dying
Health and safety of patients
Health and safety of patients
Rationale: The health and safety of patients is a main consideration of the pharmacy technician code of ethics. Although the other answer choices are important considerations, they are not directly covered in the code of ethics.
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