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.

Legal,

GPhC confirms supervision legislation launch timeframes

Pharmacists will be able to authorise pharmacy technicians to hand out checked and bagged prescriptions from January 7 next yeaR.

12 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

In case you missed it… Pharmacy Show 2025

Key takeaways from this year's Pharmacy Show at the NEC Birmingham.

15 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

Skin conditions,

Dry skin and eczema

Dry skin and atopic eczema can be extremely uncomfortable, causing itching and flaking, as well as being sore to touch. Pharmacy teams, however, can help customers to manage this condition with OTC treatment options, self care advice and signposting to further support.

07 Oct 2025 , 15 Min Module

Mental health, Men's health, Sexual health,

Men's health in community pharmacy

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.

11 Sep 2025 , 10 Min Module

Men's health, Sexual health,

Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common issue for many men, yet people often find it hard to discuss or seek treatment for. Pharmacy teams can be on hand with reassurance, OTC guidance and help spot when something more serious might be prevalent.

11 Sep 2025 , 15 Min Module

People,

Pharmacy technician who falsified CD register entries given 12-month condition order

April Gibb was handed a three-month suspension by a FtP committee in May after admitting to 14 allegations of falsifying and retrospectively altering CD registers.

21 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

Practice,

APTUK calls for new President nominations

The organisation is urging nominations for those passionate about leadership and the pharmacy technician profession.

03 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

Education & training,

Pharmacy technician training to move up to Level 4 under GPhC plans

Regulator to launch consultation on pharmacy technicians' IET in September

14 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

Pharmacy team,

Shine bright!

The 12th Recognition of Excellence Awards is once again taking place at the House of Lords in London, honouring the very best in community pharmacy.

06 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

Policy,

ARRS having ‘devastating impact’ on pharmacy workforce, warns CCA

Company Chemists’ Association chief executive Malcolm Harrison urged Labour to set out solutions in its workforce plan this summer.

20 May 2025 , 2 Min Article

Eyes & ears,

Hearing Health and Earwax Removal

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians.

14 May 2025 , 10 Min Module

People,

Musson appointed national pharmacy technician fellow by GPhC and NHSE

Olivia Musson appointed to new fellowship post that offers one year opportunity to work with the office of the chief pharmaceutical officer (NHS England) and the GPhC.

29 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

Child & teen health,

10 minute clinic: child health

This handy 10-minute clinic is designed to act as a quick reference guide that will help you when advising customers in different category areas. The flowchart will lead you through the decision-making process to help you respond to customer queries. This month, we look at the advice you can offer and the products you can recommend to parents with a child experiencing health concerns.

09 Apr 2025 , 10 Min Module

People,

UK’s first ambulance pharmacy technician on verge of registration

Mahrukh Jaffar started her apprenticeship with the London Ambulance Service two years ago having worked part-time in a pharmacy.

24 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

People,

Pharmacy technician who created false Covid vaccine record avoids removal from register

Holly DeSouza, who worked at Wicker Pharmacy, misled her colleague into giving her their login details for the pharmacy’s patient system.

06 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Public health,

News just in from the Pharmacy Show 2024

Handpicked takeaways to keep you up to date with the sector.

16 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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