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APTUK Position statement: Supervision changes for pharmacy technician role expansion

APTUK releases a position statement responding to: Government & DHSC Approved Supervision Reforms – Pharmacy Technician Role Expansion

17 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Practice,

Branch Recorded Sessions

National Virtual Branch Recordings & Podcasts available for members to view.

17 Dec 2025 , 2 Min Article

Allergy,

Fluticasone 0.05pc nasal spray reclassified to be available for children aged 12 and over

MHRA reclassifies fluticasone nasal spray as a P medicine for those aged 12 years and over, available from February 2026.

16 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Contract, Clinical services,

New service specification and fee hikes for Covid and flu jabs

A new service specification covering Covid-19 and adult flu vaccinations for the 2026/27 season published plus increased fees.

16 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Asthma & COPD, Medicines,

First twice yearly biological medicine for asthma gets UK approval

The first twice-yearly biological medicine for use as an add-on treatment for asthma has been approved by the MHRA.

16 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Key practice developments in 2025

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.

15 Dec 2025 , 10 Min Module

Skin conditions,

Cold snap

Pharmacy teams will notice an influx of customers with skin-related concerns as the temperature drops. Luckily, there are plenty of remedies and self care advice to recommend.

15 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Gastrointestinal,

Upper GI health

Knowing which organ or area of the upper gastrointestinal tract is causing certain symptoms is crucial to finding an effective solution for customers, especially since symptoms can be painful and uncomfortable.

12 Dec 2025 , 15 Min Module

In with the new

This time of year can feel daunting for customers as they reflect on the past 12 months and look forward to what’s to come, all while dealing with freezing temperatures and little sunlight.

12 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical services, Customer service, Skills, Education & training,

APTUK will be joining CPPE at a PGD workshop near you!

APTUK joins CPPE as they deliver workshops in 2026 for PGDs: Empowering pharmacy technicians to provide services

12 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Policy,

Editor’s comment: Pharmacy’s bleak midwinter

Community pharmacy is the cornerstone of the NHS but the network is staring into the abyss. The funding gap must be eliminated – urgently – before pharmacy closures spiral out of control and patient care is damaged irrevocably, says PM editor Richard Thomas.

12 Dec 2025 , 2 Min Article

Wake-up call

As sleep problems surge and stress levels climb, understanding when to advise, when to screen, and when to refer can transform outcomes for customers.

11 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Leadership,

Biographies

Biographies of the APTUK Board and Executive Committee (Last updated January 2026).

10 Dec 2025 , 7 Min Article

Pharmacy team, Leadership,

APTUK hosted a webinar with the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer

- On 1st December 2025 APTUK held a webinar to discuss the future of pharmacy and healthcare delivery. - Recording now available

10 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Gastrointestinal,

Effectively relieving multiple symptoms of reflux

Understand the different treatment options for reflux and discover how to target 7 key symptoms with one recommendation

09 Dec 2025 , 5 Min Module

Digital & technology,

CPPE launches digital healthcare learning gateway

CPPE digital healthcare learning gateway gives pharmacists access to external learning modules on digital technology and clinical informatics.

09 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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