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Pharmacy Technicians

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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

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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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Nicola Coia

Nicola Coia is one of just two people delivering the Boots mole scanning service in the west of Scotland.

16 Oct 2020

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Hannah Rewcastle

When she started out as a customer assistant at Boots, Hannah Rewcastle never dreamed she would build such a fulfilling career in pharmacy.

15 Oct 2020

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Abi Wattleworth

Life in pharmacy changed drastically after pharmacy technician Abi’s first day at Well Pharmacy: Boris Johnson announced the national lockdown.

15 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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A charitable focus

Kayleigh Marks has a charitable heart and vast local knowledge, making her a huge asset to her pharmacy team. 

10 Sep 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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CPPE on... coaching support

Do you need support with your career development or are you facing a difficult challenge at work? CPPE has a solution.

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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CPPE on... inhaler technique

Inhaler technique can be key for improving health outcomes and CPPE has relaunched its popular e-learning programme on the topic.

11 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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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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CPPE on... returning to pharmacy practice

CPPE has launched a new e-course to bring pharmacy technicians rejoining the register up to speed

16 Apr 2020

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CPPE on... podcasts

With digital learning options becoming more popular, CPPE has launched a new podcast series for pharmacy professionals.

10 Mar 2020

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A diverse career

Former midwifery assistant Jennifer Williams says working in community pharmacy is her most challenging yet interesting role yet.

10 Mar 2020

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