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

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LloydsPharmacy selling ‘significant number’ of branches across Scotland

Lloyds selling branches across Scotland in 'highly confidential process'

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Events

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APTUK 2023 Conference and Exhibition

Plans for the APTUK 2023 Conference and Exhibition are well underway and tickets are now on sale! Register before March 31st 2023 for early bird savings.

Events, 14 Dec 2022 Vicky Hope , 1 Min Article

Events

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APTUK 2023 Conference and Exhibition

Plans for the APTUK 2023 Conference and Exhibition are well underway and tickets are now on sale! Register before March 31st 2023 for early bird savings.

Events, 14 Dec 2022 ,1 Min Article

Key Resources

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Key resources

Framework Approval

Applications open for mapping and approval of post registration education and training provisions against APTUK national frameworks.

1 Min Article

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EDI Training and Education

Signposting to a range of training and education resources supporting cultural competence and inclusive practice.

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Climate Emergency

APTUK recognises that it has a responsibility to the environment

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Online Pharmacy Technician Journal

Pharmacy Technician Journal (PTJ)s

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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. 

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Members Meetings

Documentation and recordings, where applicable, will be available here for APTUK members. 

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APTUK Members Webinars

APTUK Members Webinars

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National Competency Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians

National Competency Framework for Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians

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Membership Matters!

Show how proud you are to be a member of APTUK!

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APTUK Shop

APTUK members are exclusively offered the opportunity to purchase their own APTUK merchandise. 

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Learning

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The role of nasal cleansing in protecting against colds and flu

Learning for the pharmacy team

OTC, 27 Jan 2023 Admin , 5 Min Module

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A different approach to pain

Complete this interactive video to rethink your pain recommendations and ensure you offer every customer the most appropriate advice

OTC, 11 Jan 2023 Admin , 10 Min Module

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Skincare training for pharmacy

Delve into dry skin management and understand how you can make a difference to customers looking for advice, support and product recommendations to help manage their compromised skin.

OTC, 22 Dec 2022 Rua OG , 10 Min Module

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Managing fever in children

Get to grips with the current guidance on managing fever in children and how antipyretics can help, and discover products you can recommend.

OTC, 18 Dec 2022 Admin , 10 Min Module

Learning

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The role of nasal cleansing in protecting against colds and flu

Learning for the pharmacy team

OTC, 27 Jan 2023 ,5 Min Module

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A different approach to pain

Complete this interactive video to rethink your pain recommendations and ensure you offer every customer the most appropriate advice

OTC, 11 Jan 2023 ,10 Min Module

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Skincare training for pharmacy

Delve into dry skin management and understand how you can make a difference to customers looking for advice, support and product recommendations to help manage their compromised skin.

OTC, 22 Dec 2022 ,10 Min Module

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Managing fever in children

Get to grips with the current guidance on managing fever in children and how antipyretics can help, and discover products you can recommend.

OTC, 18 Dec 2022 ,10 Min Module

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