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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Untapped potential

Liz Fidler discusses how the pharmacy technician profession can benefit pharmacy as a whole.

09 Mar 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Coronavirus,

Forging on ahead

Liz Fidler focuses on the positives going forwards and the importance of personal wellbeing and recognition.

08 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Coronavirus,

Rise to the challenges

As the new year dawns, Liz Fidler considers how pharmacy fits into Covid-19 vaccination.

13 Jan 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Coronavirus,

A time to reflect

APTUK president Liz Fidler looks back on 2020 and picks out some of her highlights, of which there have been many.

10 Dec 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Opportunity or risk?

Liz Fidler considers the impact of the emerging role of the primary care pharmacy technician on community pharmacy.

12 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Views on vaccine administration

Vaccination is the healthcare buzzword of the moment and Liz Fidler explains why pharmacy technicians’ involvement is crucial.

13 Oct 2020 , 2 Min Article

Thoughts on flu vaccination delivery

Liz Fidler discusses the latest Government consultation on flu vaccination delivery and opportunities for pharmacy technicians.

10 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

Career enhancements

As lobbying for pharmacy technicians to be involved in winter immunisation plans ramps up, Liz Fidler discusses this and other opportunities.

12 Aug 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Pandemic prioritisation

Equality and inclusivity and PGDs are just two of the things APTUK has been focusing on during lockdown, as Liz Fidler explains.

09 Jul 2020 , 2 Min Article

Coronavirus,

The three Cs

Liz Fidler explains three of the things she and APTUK are working towards during the current pandemic.

26 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Rightful recognition

Liz Fidler delves further into her discussion about the recognition of pharmacy technicians in the GP contract.

12 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Cancer & palliative care,

Melanoma

Would you know how to spot the signs of melanoma?

23 Sep 2019 , 5 Min Module

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Allergy,

The management of allergic rhinitis

This CPD module provides an overview of allergic rhinitis and considers its causes, symptoms and management options.

18 Mar 2019 , 20 Min Module

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Professionalism

This CPPE learning module focuses on the importance of professionalism.

26 Apr 2016 , 900 Min Module

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