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Embodying community spirit

The team at Eldene Pharmacy always find the positives, expecially the impact their work has in the community. 

10 Dec 2020

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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

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'Incredible contribution': Keith Ridge praises technicians

The CPhO congratulates pharmacy technicians for helping to support “excellent patient care" throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

20 Oct 2020

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World Pharmacy Technician Day

This year's World Pharmacy Technician Day celebrates the hard work of pharmacy technicians during the Covid-19 pandemic.

16 Oct 2020

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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

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Thoughts on flu vaccination delivery

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

10 Sep 2020

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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

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APTUK goes digital as conference cancelled

The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) has cancelled its annual conference this year but has set up virtual ways to contact members. 

12 Aug 2020

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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

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Involve technicians in Covid vaccination programme says APTUK

Pharmacy technicians should be allowed to administer Covid-19 vaccinations, says APTUK president.

12 Jun 2020

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The three Cs

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

26 May 2020

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Life assurance: Growing calls to include support staff

APTUK is calling for the new Covid-19 life assurance scheme to apply to all community pharmacy staff.

04 May 2020

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On the frontline

In these uncertain times, Liz Fidler highlights the professionalism and dedication of pharmacy technicians.

16 Apr 2020

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GPhC and APTUK issue joint letter to pre-reg PTs

The GPhC and APTUK have issued a joint letter to pre-reg pharmacy technicians about their training during the Covid-19 pandemic.

07 Apr 2020

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New Covid-19 guidance for PTs rejoining the register

APTUK has issued new guidance for pharmacy technicians returning to their roles during the Covid-19 pandemic.

01 Apr 2020

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Social distancing 'best protection for pharmacies' say bodies

Pharmacy bodies have signed a joint statement on the importance of social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

31 Mar 2020

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