Why Join APTUK?
We provide advice, information and support to our members, championing and safeguarding the Pharmacy Technician profession and enhancing education opportunities and scope of practice.
Support your professional body to drive change for a better future for pharmacy technicians
Receive the Pharmacy Technicians Journal – with news and current information to keep you up to date with practice, policy and the National Healthcare landscape
Take part in local branch meetings - network with like-minded people and share learning
Access our members portal with up-to-date information on current hot topics, professional development and free revalidation support
Demonstrate your professional status by using the post-nominal ‘MAPharmT’
Why Join APTUK?
Support your professional body to drive change for a better future for pharmacy technicians.
Why Join APTUK?
Receive the Pharmacy Technicians Journal – keep up to date on practice, policy and the healthcare landscape
Why Join APTUK?
Access our branch networks, meet like-minded people and share learning
Why Join APTUK?
Access our members portal with information on hot topics and professional development, plus free revalidation support
Latest News
CALL FOR EVIDENCE - UK Commission for Pharmacy Professional Leadership
Opportunity to share your views on pharmacy professional leadership. Read the APTUK organisation response here.
Member News , 1 min article
MHRA approves new insomnia drug
Quviviq expected to be available on the NHS from mid-2023, says manufacturer
News , 1 min article
Pharmacies can deliver ‘much wider range’ of vaccines
'Inflexible' vaccine distribution networks must first be targeted, says PSNC
News , 1 min article
Closure threat looming over several thousand pharmacies, say academics
Combination of frozen funding and inflation on the brink of causing mass closures, says report
News , 1 min article
Seeking views on the future of NHS vaccination services
To further develop the vision and support the development of a future vaccination strategy, we are interested in hearing your views.
Member News , 1 min article
Latest News
Events
Pharmacy Technician Day 2022
Celebrate with us on Tuesday October 18 by nominating someone who you think is driving the pharmacy technician profession forward
Events
Pharmacy Technician Day 2022
Celebrate with us on Tuesday October 18 by nominating someone who you think is driving the pharmacy technician profession forwardKey Resources
Framework Approval
Applications open for mapping and approval of post registration education and training provisions against APTUK national frameworks.
1 Min Article
EDI Training and Education
Signposting to a range of training and education resources supporting cultural competence and inclusive practice.
2 Min Article
Wellbeing
APTUK strongly believe that pharmacy technicians are more than just “numbers” in the workforce and need to be supported to take care of their wellbeing to support a good work-life balance and to enable them to perform as well as possible professionally.
3 Min Article
Members Meetings
Documentation and recordings, where applicable, will be available here for APTUK members.
1 Min Article
National Competency Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians
National Competency Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians
1 Min Article
APTUK Shop
APTUK members are exclusively offered the opportunity to purchase their own APTUK merchandise.
1 Min Article
Learning
Erectile dysfunction
Occasional difficulty in getting or maintaining an erection is nothing to worry about for most men, but when this occurs regularly, lifestyle interventions or even licensed medicines may be required, and pharmacy teams can offer customers advice.
Eye care
Good vision doesn't always mean the eyes are healthy. Pharmacy teams can remind customers to take care of their eyes and provide product recommendations and advice for common conditions.
What is Vaginal Atrophy
Update your knowledge on this common condition, who it affects and its impacts on quality of life
What is Gina
Learn about how Gina works and who can use it
Learning
Erectile dysfunction
Occasional difficulty in getting or maintaining an erection is nothing to worry about for most men, but when this occurs regularly, lifestyle interventions or even licensed medicines may be required, and pharmacy teams can offer customers advice.
Eye care
Good vision doesn't always mean the eyes are healthy. Pharmacy teams can remind customers to take care of their eyes and provide product recommendations and advice for common conditions.
What is Vaginal Atrophy
Update your knowledge on this common condition, who it affects and its impacts on quality of life
What is Gina
Learn about how Gina works and who can use itMeet our Partners
