APTUK Member Briefing: Supervision Changes – Implementation January 2026
APTUK releases a position statement responding to: Government & DHSC Approved Supervision Reforms – Pharmacy Technician Role Expansion
Please view the position statement...
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By Kyle Winn, Head of Production, North East and North Cumbria Provider Collaborative - Medicines Manufacturing Centre
I’m a Pharmacy Technician within the NHS and I wanted to share my career journey to date and my views on the current Pharmacy...
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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...
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Prepared in response to the publication of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS) submission to the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership
Due to the publication by RPS of their submission to the UK Commission on Pharmacy...
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Inspiring the next generation of pharmacy technicians
In December 2021 we invited Pharmacy Technicians to get involved with an exciting project being run by the Science Museum: the creation of a permanent gallery space to celebrate technical...
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Health inequalities are an avoidable injustice within our society, which can affect to reduce the life expectancy of specific groups of people. There are many determinants that can be interlinked and affect health and ultimately cause effects of...
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The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK Directors and Executive Committee are pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Steele as the new President and Director. The appointment process has followed the Articles of Association and has been...
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APTUK position statement on the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announcement of plans to update legislation to enable registered pharmacy technicians to supply and administer medicines under a patient group direction (PGD)
The...
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The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) are the regulators of pharmacies, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Great Britain
At APTUK we want all our members to have access to key information which is relevant to our profession. The GPhC...
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To: Liz Fidler, APTUK
Ellen Williams, APTUK
David Webb
Medical Directorate
First Floor
Skipton House
80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
10 February 2022
Dear Liz and Ellen
I wanted to write an open letter to your members and all...
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Increasing Awareness of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Antimicrobial Resistance Among Pharmacy Technicians Webinar
APTUK are collaboratively delivering two educational webinars with NHS England and UK Health Security Agency to support pharmacy...
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Increasing Awareness of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Antimicrobial Resistance Among Pharmacy Technicians Webinar
APTUK are collaboratively delivering two educational webinars with NHS England and UK Health Security Agency to support pharmacy...
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Tuesday 19th October 2021 is international pharmacy technician day. Click here for more information.
Every year, countries across the globe come together to celebrate the hard work of pharmacy technicians on World Pharmacy Technician Day, which...
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The APTUK Members Business Meeting, Conference and Awards Ceremony
APTUK held the Membership Business Meeting, followed by our Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony to celebrate our 70th anniversary on Saturday 9th April 2022 at the Birmingham...
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Live APTUK Webinar – 23 September 2026, 7:30–8:30pm
APTUK is delighted to host an inspiring evening exploring fellowship opportunities and leadership development for pharmacy technicians. This one‑hour webinar brings together three exceptional...
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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...
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Join the webinar on Monday 26th September to help shape and navigate the pharmacy practice to the future you want to see.
The RPS and The King’s Fund are developing a vision for pharmacy practice in England. The vision themes are now out for...
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Calling All Pharmacy Technicians!
Whether you're already working in Primary Care or curious about making the move, our Primary Care Pharmacy Technician Professional Practice Hub is the perfect place to connect, learn, and grow.
Join fellow...
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APTUK 10-year registration anniversary celebration event. Thursday 1st July 2021 7-8:30pm Book your place now!
You are invited to attend the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) 10-year registration anniversary celebration...
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Neurodiversity is a new pathway for Pharmacy Technicians to be involved in. Join us to hear Gemma James speak about her role as Children’s and Families Pharmacy Technician within Hywel Dda University health board. She will detail her...
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Pharmacy Technician Journal November 2020 Edition
• Medicines safety edition
• Safety tools and techniques
• Understanding errors
• How you can make an impact
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Pharmacy Technician Journal September 2016 Edition
• AGM and Conference Edition
• Award winners
• Conference summaries
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Pharmacy Technician Journal September 2017 Edition
• APTUK General Meetings
• Conference
• Award winners
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Pharmacy Technician Journal September 2018 Edition
• Conference Edition
• Annual Awards
• Membership Business Meeting
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Pharmacy Technician Journal Spring 2021 Edition
• Branch network update
• Embedding the executive committee
• The new updated website
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Pharmacy Technician Journal Spring 2022 Edition
• Transfer of chain of office
• 2022 award winners
• MBM and conference update
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Pharmacy Technician Journal Spring 2024 Edition
• History of PTs and APTUK
• Welcome to our new president
• APTUK 2024
• Regular features
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Pharmacy Technician Journal Summer 2021 Edition
• Celebratory 10-year registration edition
• Introducing the new Executive Committee
• Embracing the pandemic
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Pharmacy Technician Journal Summer 2022 Edition
• Cross sector working
• New appointments
• Blogs from our award winners
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Pharmacy Technician Journal Summer 2024 Edition
• New legislation
• Journeys to success
• Championing patient safety systems
• Regular features
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