Pharmacy Technicians are registered pharmacy professionals who are integral members of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams, engaging with patients and liaising with other healthcare professionals in both primary and secondary care, to support safe and effective use of medicines.
Pharmacy Technician roles span a broad base of pharmacy practice, from the technical roles relating to preparation and supply of medicines in dispensaries and aseptic services, including the final check of medicines and procurement of medicines, to clinical roles supporting medicines use reviews and the administration of medicines.
The knowledge and skills of Pharmacy Technicians are widely recognised, and career pathways have developed in areas such as procurement, medicines information, technical services, clinical services, leadership and management, and education.
Day in the life of a pharmacy technician
How to become a Pharmacy Technician
You’ll need NAT5 (or equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and English to gain direct entry to the approved Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician programmes provided by accredited further education providers.
To be able to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the regulator, the General Pharmaceutical Council, you are required to be employed in a pharmacy setting and complete the education, training and experience outlined by the regulator covering knowledge and competencies over two years.
Learning and development
There are learning and development opportunities across the various stages of the Pharmacy Technician career pathway that cover technical, clinical, and professional practice, leadership, education and research.
