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Funded NHS Leadership Programmes for Pharmacy Technicians

Applications for the Mary Seacole and Rosalind Franklin programmes starting from February 2023 are now open. Health Education England and the NHS Leadership Academy are pleased to announce that applications for the Mary Seacole and Rosalind... Read More

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APTUK Position Statements

This page is dedicated to position statements from APTUK Definition: A positioning statement is an expression of how a given product, service or brand fills a particular consumer need in a way that its competitors don't. 2026 APTUK... Read More

Membership Terms and Conditions

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

At the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK, we believe that diversity strengthens our profession and that everyone should feel respected, valued and able to belong. Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) is about recognising the unique... Read More

Join APTUK

Why Join the Professional Leadership Body for Pharmacy Technicians? At whatever stage of your career or whichever sector you work in, by joining APTUK, you will be part of a network of like-minded professionals, helping to shape the future for... Read More

APTUK & CMHP Mental Health Branch

If you would like further information, or would like to get involved, or if you would like to provide feedback, please email us at mentalhealthbranch@aptuk.org Read More

APTUK Branches Page

By joining a branch or attending a meeting you have the opportunity to share your views and contribute your experience to a range of national healthcare consultations and campaigns. All this vital work helps to shape the future for pharmacy... Read More

Benefits of Membership

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We provide advice, information and support to our members, championing and safeguarding the pharmacy technician profession and enhancing education opportunities and scope of practice. Learn More Read More

Sussex Branch

APTUK Sussex Branch is delighted to extend a warm invitation to pharmacy technicians from all sectors to join our meetings and events. We aim to create networking opportunities for pharmacy technicians in Sussex and beyond, encouraging professional... Read More

Pride Branch

The APTUK Pride branch exists to provide a safe space for LGBTQ+ Pharmacy Technicians and Pre Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians. It is our aim to promote awareness of health and social issues that LGBTQ+ people face, and to equip ALL... Read More

Funded NHS Leadership Programmes for Pharmacy Technicians

CPO Pharmacy Technician Professional Advisory Forum

A new Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s Pharmacy Technician Professional Advisory Forum has been launched. This is chaired by Liz Fidler, Senior Professional Advisor Pharmacy Technician Practice, and the list of members can be seen here: Chief... Read More

Pharmacy Technicians - an untapped workforce solution

Pharmacy Technicians an untapped workforce solution - APTUK written response to the future of pharmacy in the wake of Covid inquiry Below is the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) writtten response to the future of pharmacy in the... Read More

Pharmacy technicians and research

As pharmacy technicians become more diversified and embedded as healthcare professionals, we are starting to appreciate how important research and evaluation is in improving pharmacy practice and healthcare. – something we read about regularly in... Read More

A pharmacy technician's role in primary care

In this article Mira, a senior pharmacy technician, reflects on her work with patients who require blood pressure checks and how pharmacy technicians can develop their knowledge of CVD. Mira Makhecha is a Senior Pharmacy Technician. She... Read More

APTUK Professional Leadership- A view from the Pharmacy Technician Profession

APTUK would like to thank all pharmacy technicians who have engaged with the recent webinars (July and August 2025) and survey to support us, along with our NHSE CPhO Pharmacy Technician Forum colleagues, Liz Fidler and Olivia Musson to create a... Read More

Development of a UK recognised career pathway for post-registration pharmacy technician practice (phase 1)

It is with great pleasure and professional pride that the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) share the publication of the Post-Registration Frameworks and Career Pathways: High-Level Research for Pharmacy Technicians, commissioned by... Read More

Pharmacy technician fellowship

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and the Office of the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer (CPhO Office) at NHS England will be co-hosting a new pharmacy technician fellowship in 2025. The post offers a one-year secondment or fixed term... Read More

GPhC commissioned research - Pharmacy Technicians

You are invited to take part in the study about your experiences of training to be a pharmacy technician in the UK, including your views of supervision and support in the workplace Have you registered with the GPhC since the introduction of the... Read More

World Pharmacy Technician Day 2024

October 15th was World Pharmacy Technician Day and we celebrated with a takeover of the APTUK social media channels. As Pharmacy Technicians we are constantly striving to shape the future of our profession and make an impact with the work we do.... Read More

Pharmacy Technician Day 2023

Tuesday 17th October was International Pharmacy Technician Day, we continued the theme of Making An Impact from our recent sold out APTUK Conference and Exhibition. We were joined by some of our APTUK branches and other speakers for an inspiring... Read More

CPPE PGDs: Empowering pharmacy technicians to provide services workshops

APTUK to support CPPE’s 2026 PGD workshops Perhaps you have heard about the CPPE upcoming PGDs: Empowering pharmacy technicians to provide services workshops. Well, they’ve just become even more exciting. We’re proud to... Read More

CPPE PGDs: Empowering pharmacy technicians to provide services workshops

Fitness to practise and professionalism for pharmacy technicians

Joint webinar with the GPhC explaining their approach to managing concerns and what fitness to practise is all about, as well as the importance of professionalism. Joint webinar with the GPhC On Tuesday 26th September APTUK hosted a joint... Read More

Pharmacy Technician Day

View a statement, on Pharmacy Technician Day 2020 from APTUK President Liz Fidler here View an Open Letter from the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer (CPhO) to our members here View APTUK President Liz Fidler's response to CPhO's Open... Read More

APTUK 2023 Conference and Exhibition

Details of the APTUK 2023 sold out conference including the full programme and poster submissions showcasing pharmacy technician research and achievements. A programme full of great speakers, poster displays showcasing pharmacy technician... Read More

APTUK 2024 Conference and Exhibition

The APTUK 2024 Professional Conference and Exhibition was another huge sell out success! Read about the event, award winners and poster finalists below. APTUK 2024 Annual Professional Conference and Exhibition Reflections from Emma Green,... Read More

APTUK 2024 Conference and Exhibition

10-Year Celebration

Celebrating 10 years of Pharmacy Technician registration On July 1st 2021 APTUK celebrated the 10 year anniversary of pharmacy technician registration in England, Scotland and Wales. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, and to easily enable national... Read More

PTJ April 2017

Pharmacy Technician Journal April 2017 Edition • APTUK behind the scenes • Branch Day events • Roles of a pharmacy technician • Virtual meetings Read More

PTJ Autumn 2021

Pharmacy Technician Journal Autumn 2021 Edition • Members benefit poster edition • Pharmacy technicians in the ambulance service • Introducing the member observers Read More

PTJ June 2019

Pharmacy Technician Journal June 2019 Edition • Members Business Meeting • Specialist pharmacy technician roles Read More

PTJ Spring/Summer 2025

Pharmacy Technician Journal Spring/Summer 2025 Edition • New Medines Safety Branch • Support for Pharmacy Technicians • APTUK 2025 Conference - Advancing Practice Read More

PTJ Winter 2023

Pharmacy Technician Journal Winter 2023 Edition • Conference perspectives • Pharmacy Technician Awards • Regular features Read More

Understanding Vaccine Group Directions (VGDs) Factsheet

The APTUK factsheets are a series of resources for our members, designed to complement local policies, and formal training. Read More

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. Read More