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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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Any questions: part one

In the first of a new series of interviews with the team at CPPE, we find out more about an exciting new learning programme designed to help pharmacy technicians enhance their role

21 Jan 2022

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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

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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

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Pharmacy Life with Joanna Stergu: part 2

Ready for part 2? Hear Joanna's top tips for customers with elderly patients and her reasons for loving pharmacy.

28 Oct 2021

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Pharmacy Life with Joanna Stergu: part 1

Welcome to the launch of our brand new video series: Pharmacy Life. Meet Joanna Stergu, Pharmacy Technician from Wembley Pharmacy.

21 Oct 2021

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Emma Pascall

“No problem is too big” for Emma Pascall, according to her pharmacy manager Eden Money, who nominated her for the Healthy Living Advisor Award.

20 Oct 2021

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Karen Blackmore

Pharmacy technician Karen Blackmore has been at Evergreen Pharmacy in Kings Heath, Birmingham, for 11 years. “I absolutely love my job,” she says.

20 Oct 2021

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Reflecting on revalidation

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

15 Oct 2021

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A fearless fundraiser

Described as "friendly, bubbly and never without a smile on her face", Laura Leadbitter shares her story

13 Oct 2021

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Breaking barriers, standing proud

Liz Fidler discusses the need for the pharmacy technician profession to raise its profile over the coming months

12 Oct 2021

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Pharmacy Technician Day 2021

Pharmacy Technician Day returns on 19 October 2021 to appreciate the important work that pharmacy technicians do every day.

07 Oct 2021

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A missed opportunity?

Good news for pharmacy technicians regarding the 2021/22 national flu vaccine programme, but does the new protocol go far enough?

04 Oct 2021

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Diversity, equality and inclusion

As the second Inclusive Pharmacy Professional Practice roundtable event takes place, Liz Fidler discusses how APTUK is working to support its commitments.

22 Aug 2021

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Celebrate good times

As pharmacy technician professional registration hits the decade mark, Liz Fidler offers her reflections and reveals how APTUK celebrated with the sector’s senior leaders and others.

22 Jul 2021

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Professional progress

Two words encapsulated the feelings of the pharmacy technician profession on 1 July 2011, on the anniversary 10 years later and during the years in between: pride and ambition.

21 Jul 2021

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Pharmacy technicians celebrate 10 years as registered profession

GPhC and chief pharmaceutical officers acknowledge vital role technicians play in pharmacy teams

02 Jul 2021

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