Why APTUK is recommending that all Pharmacy Technicians
register with the GPHC before 27th September 2010.
Although registration for Pharmacy Technicians will not be a mandatory requirement until July 2011, APTUK strongly recommends registering before
27th September 2010. After this date, and following consultation, it is likely that the GPhC will introduce new requirements for a counter signatory. At present you may ask a pharmacist to countersign but after 27th September 2010 you may need to consult a solicitor to countersign your application.
This could incur an extra charge.
The Professional Leadership Body for Pharmacy Technicians
With the formation in 2010 of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), the new regulator for Pharmacy, there is a need for a leadership body specifically for pharmacy technicians; we are that organisation.
The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) has been in existence since 1952; always run by pharmacy technicians for pharmacy technicians.
We have tirelessly campaigned on behalf of our members to ensure the voice of pharmacy technicians is heard, beginning with our vision to register pharmacy technicians.
As the only leadership body specifically for pharmacy technicians we will respond to the evolving needs of our members through the following commitments.
Our 5 commitments to members:
1. Respond to the needs of pharmacy technicians
2. Provide CPD support and professional development
3. Actively pursue professional networking and sharing of knowledge
4. Promote pharmacy technicians through active response to health care policy
5. Support advanced roles for pharmacy technicians
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