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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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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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Call for pharmacy technicians to share Covid experiences

Pharmacists and technicians asked to share experiences of how they adapted practices to ensure patient safety during Covid-19 pandemic 

14 Sep 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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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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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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UEA to launch pharmacy technician course in September

The UEA’s school of pharmacy is the UK’s first higher education institute to offer a training course for pre-registration pharmacy technicians.

 

20 Jul 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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Wales pilots advanced framework for pharmacy technicians

Pharmacy technicians on the pilot will be mentored to develop a portfolio evidencing their advanced level of practice

02 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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