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Pharmacy Workforce Race Equality Standard report

On September 27th 2023, NHS England released a report on Pharmacy Workforce Race Equality Standard (PWRES) which is based on pharmacy data collected via the 2022 NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard programme. According to David Webb, Chief... Read More

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Director of Education We are seeking an enthusiastic, influential, and strategically minded Director of Education to develop and implement an education strategy that reflects the requirements of the pharmacy technician... Read More

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

Completed Consultations

APTUK responses to consultations can be accessed by members here. 2026 APTUK response to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) call for evidence on protecting the professional title "nurse" October 2026. View the APTUK... Read More

Benefits of Membership

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Open Consultations

APTUK members will have an opportunity to give responses to consultations that affect pharmacy and pharmacy technicians for an APTUK organisational response.  Current consultations:  APTUK UK-Wide, Post-Registration Career Pathway for... Read More

Pharmacy Workforce Race Equality Standard report

On September 27th 2023, NHS England released a report on Pharmacy Workforce Race Equality Standard (PWRES) which is based on pharmacy data collected via the 2022 NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard programme. According to David Webb, Chief... Read More

Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework five-year deal

Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework five-year deal: Year 4 (2022 to 2023) and Year 5 (2023 to 2024) An agreement has been reached for both year 4 and year 5 of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) 2019 to 2024 5-year deal... Read More

Vaccination workforce capacity solution - Pharmacy Technicians

APTUK and CCA welcome the Government's reconfirmation of their intention for inclusion of pharmacy technicians The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) and the Company Chemists' Association (CCA) welcome the Government's... Read More

APTUK 2024 Pharmacy Technician Awards

The APTUK Annual Pharmacy Technician Awards celebrate and acknowledge successful individuals, teams and projects within the pharmacy technician profession.  Congratulations to all the pharmacy technicians who were nominated for the APTUK... Read More

Call for evidence - Clinical Academic Careers in Pharmacy

Call for Evidence - Clinical Academic Careers in Pharmacy On 9th May 2022, NHS England and NHS Improvement launched a UK-wide call for evidence on clinical academic careers in pharmacy.   NHS England and NHS Improvement would like to hear from... Read More

Pharmacy Technician Day 2021

We had an amazing response to our call for member nominations for pharmacy technicians who soared to new heights or have simply been amazing over the last year.  Twitter was busy throughout Pharmacy Technician Day, with nominations still coming into... Read More

Supervision consultation

The DHSC is seeking views on proposals to modernise legislation governing the supervision of activities by a pharmacist in a pharmacy. You can see the APTUK response here: APTUK Response to Supervision Consultation Feb2024. David Webb, Chief... Read More

e-learning for pharmacy professionals

E-learning series for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to develop their skills and knowledge in clinical research. New clinical research e-learning series for pharmacy professionals The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) has... 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

UKPPLAB

APTUK is part of the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board. Why not attend one of the webinars and join the Big Conversation on pharmacy professional leadership! Meet the Board Members Webinars The UK Pharmacy Professional... Read More

PPILLS - Pharmacy Pride Panel Discussion: A Lived Experience Perspective

Pharmacy Pride: Inclusive Leadership and Learning Series (PPILLS) Pharmacy Pride Panel Discussion: A Lived Experience Perspective Session details In the final session of the Pharmacy Pride: Inclusive Leadership and Learning Series, a... Read More

PPILLS - Safe and inclusive pharmacy practice for LGBTIQ+ people affected by cancer

Pharmacy Pride: Inclusive Leadership and Learning Series (PPILLS) Safe and inclusive pharmacy practice for LGBTIQ+ people affected by cancer Session details This session focuses on the role of pharmacists in delivering safe and... Read More

The Pharmacy Show 2022

New Pharmacy Technician Theatre at the Pharmacy Show 16-17 October 2022 The Pharmacy Show will be at the NEC Birmingham on 16-17 October 2022, and this year they are launching a brand-new PHARMACY TECHNICIAN THEATRE. The new Pharmacy... Read More

European Society of Clinical Pharmacy

From 31 October-2 November 2023, the ESCP symposium will be in Aberdeen. The symposium theme is ‘Innovation in Clinical Pharmacy Practice, Education and Research’. The European Society of Clinical Pharmacy (ESCP) is coming to the UK. From 31... Read More

PPILLS - Modern HIV Prevention and Sexual Health: A Practical Update for Pharmacy professionals

Pharmacy Pride: Inclusive Leadership and Learning Series (PPILLS) Modern HIV Prevention and Sexual Health: A Practical Update for Pharmacy professionals Session details A practical update on HIV care and prevention for pharmacy... Read More

Independent Pharmacy Awards 2023

Entries for the Independent Pharmacy Awards 2023 are open until 17th July. The Independent Community Pharmacist is once again planning their annual Awards ceremony which will be hosted at the House of Commons on 29th September 2023. Entries... Read More

APTUK Consultation Webinar: UK-Wide Post-Registration Career Pathway for Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy technician practice continues to evolve across all sectors of health and care, creating new opportunities for professional development, career progression and workforce transformation. This webinar provides an opportunity to be among the... Read More

APTUK Consultation Webinar: UK-Wide Post-Registration Career Pathway for Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy technician practice continues to evolve across all sectors of health and care, creating new opportunities for professional development, career progression and workforce transformation. This webinar provides an opportunity to be among the... Read More

APTUK Consultation Webinar: UK-Wide Post-Registration Career Pathway for Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy technician practice continues to evolve across all sectors of health and care, creating new opportunities for professional development, career progression and workforce transformation. This webinar provides an opportunity to be among the... Read More

APTUK Consultation Webinar: UK-Wide Post-Registration Career Pathway for Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy technician practice continues to evolve across all sectors of health and care, creating new opportunities for professional development, career progression and workforce transformation. This webinar provides an opportunity to be among the... Read More

PTJ December 2016

Pharmacy Technician Journal December 2016 Edition • Pharmacy in Healthcare - UEA report • Pharmacy funding cuts • GPhC consultations Read More

APTUK FAQs

A summary of our frequently asked questions, along with useful links for all registered and trainee pharmacy technicians. Read More

Interpreting National Policy Factsheet

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

Patient Group Direction (PGD) Factsheet 1 - March 2024

Patient Group Direction (PGD) Factsheet 1 - March 2024 The APTUK series of PGD factsheets are designed as an aid to inform Pharmacy Techncians and are not intended to replace any required formal training. Read More

Patient Group Direction (PGD) Factsheet 2 June 2024

The APTUK series of PGD factsheets are designed as an aid to inform Pharmacy Technicians and are not intended to replace any required formal training. Read More

Professional Decision Making Factsheet

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

PTJ April 2016

Pharmacy Technician Journal April 2016 Edition • Review of community pharmacy • Virtual branch • Conference 2016 launch 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