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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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Employment

Community pharmacies losing technicians to hospitals after training

A GPhC survey indicates that many pharmacy technicians leave the sector after training.

19 Mar 2024 , 2 Min Article

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DH launches consultation on allowing pharmacy technicians to use PGDs

Change would offer clear benefits, says DH as it opens consultation

18 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article