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Pharmacy Technicians

Pharmacy Technicians are pharmacy professionals who play an integral part in helping patients to make the most of their medicines. Pharmacy Technician roles span all areas of pharmacy practice, from the purchasing, manufacture, preparation, supply and final check of medicines; to supporting medicines use reviews and the administration of medicines.

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Pharmacy technicians to supply medicines under PGDs

“Landmark moment” could allow PTs to administer vaccinations and provide Pharmacy First consultations, says DHSC.

28 Mar 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Public health

Key Clinical Developments in 2023

This module aims to provide a concise summary of some of the important changes in community pharmacy practice during 2023.

08 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Module

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Eyes & ears

Blepharitis

This pharmacy scenario aims to help your understanding of blepharitis

13 Sep 2023 , 5 Min Module

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DH launches consultation on allowing pharmacy technicians to use PGDs

Change would offer clear benefits, says DH as it opens consultation

18 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Education & training

Funded training for accuracy checking pharmacy technicians

An NHS England-funded accuracy checking pharmacy technician course run by CPPE is now open for applications.

10 Aug 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Women's health

Breast screening

Improve your understanding of breast screening with this pharmacy scenario.

07 Dec 2022 , 5 Min Module

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Pharmacy team

How can we expand the role of the pharmacy technician?

The role of a pharmacy technician has changed exponentially over the past few years. But what can be done to expand it even further?

16 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS sets out ambitions to include pharmacy technicians as members

A single body for both professions is needed to foster unity, claims RPS

05 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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HEE to publish report on why pharmacy technicians quit

University of Manchester researchers explore what drives attrition among pharmacy technicians

15 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Northern Ireland to recognise pharmacy technicians as a profession

Health minister Swann begins work to bring PTs under professional regulation.

30 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC confirms new standards for revalidation accounts

The GPhC said reflective accounts can involve a pharmacy professional’s experiences during Covid.

03 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NI proposes professional status for pharmacy technicians by 2025

Northern Ireland Government consults on proposals to bring regulation in line with GB.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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People

APTUK appoints Claire Steele as new president

Ms Steele replaces Liz Fidler, who stood down as president in late 2021.

10 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Happy New Year!

In her final TM column, Liz Fidler looks forward to the future with a renewed sense of optimism and positivity.

16 Jan 2022 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy team

Seize the moment

Reflecting at the end of a challenging year, Liz Fidler urges all pharmacy technicians to shout loud about their expertise and make their voices heard.

07 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Practice

Reflecting on revalidation

With her revalidation deadline looming, Liz Fidler considers the importance of professional standards.

15 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article