The Pharmacist

JUNE 9, 2023

Updated service specifications outlining how pharmacy technicians can deliver NHS blood pressure check and smoking cessation services have been published this week. But the updated service specifications had to […] The post Pharmacy technician service specifications published appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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The Pharmacist

AUGUST 18, 2023

The government has launched a consultation on whether registered pharmacy technicians should be allowed to supply medicines under a patient group direction (PGD). It also asks respondents whether the current training undertaken by registered pharmacy technicians would be considered sufficient for this.

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The Pharmacist

JANUARY 11, 2024

It is designed to support the salary, tuition and research […] The post Research grants open for UK pharmacists and pharmacy technicians appeared first on The Pharmacist. The PhD Studentship Award is being trialled in PRUK’s annual funding round for the first time in place of its Research Development Awards.

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The Pharmacist

AUGUST 16, 2023

Places are available for up to 840 pharmacy technicians to apply for new fully funded training launching in September. The training aims to enable community pharmacy technicians to take on responsibility while more pharmacists train as independent prescribers.

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The Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Expanding pharmacy technicians’ scope of practice, including by allowing them to use patient group directions (PGDs), is expected to increase the attractiveness of a career in community pharmacy, the president of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) has told The Pharmacist.

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The Script

JULY 5, 2023

Are you searching for your first pharmacy technician position? Rx relief breaks down our top advice on finding your first role.

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The Pharmacist

APRIL 11, 2023

Pharmacy technicians in England are now legally permitted to perform blood pressure checks as part of the hypertension case-finding service and deliver the smoking cessation service (SCS), the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has announced.

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The Pharmacist

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) has said that it ‘cannot support’ the government’s proposal to allow pharmacy technicians to supply medication under a patient group direction (PGD).

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The Pharmacist

JUNE 26, 2024

Nationally negotiated patient group directions (PGDs) will need to be reviewed before pharmacy technicians can use them to supply medicines, Community Pharmacy England and Scotland have said.

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STAT

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Pharmacy technicians would order more drugs each day to keep the clinic running until, one day, they couldn’t. Like most small community practices, Rice’s clinic has always kept “just in time” inventory – or just enough stock to last the clinic the next few days.

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STAT

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Nearly 96% of pharmacy technicians report their pharmacy faces drug shortages , according to an online survey last month by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

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The Pharmacist

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The president of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) has invited stakeholders to discuss any concerns over the role of pharmacy technicians in pharmacy practice. Nicola Stockmann said she wanted to ‘discuss collaboratively any constructive feedback and concerns’ around the role.

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The Pharmacist

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The latest workforce survey suggests a decrease in the number of qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in community pharmacy in England between 2022 and 2023.

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The Pharmacist

MARCH 27, 2024

Government and NHS officials have refuted a suggestion that the lines between pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are being 'blurred'.

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STAT

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The Pill Box Pharmacy opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a plaque to commemorate a special milestone: It would be the state’s first telepharmacy. It’s a high-tech solution to the pharmacy deserts that leave many in rural communities driving long distances to get much-needed medications.

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Pharmacy Times

MAY 7, 2024

As pharmacy practice continues to evolve, it is imperative to recognize the vital contributions of all members of the pharmacy team, including pharmacy technicians.

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Pharmacy Times

OCTOBER 18, 2022

National Pharmacy Technician Day takes place October 18, 2022.

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Pharmacy Times

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Pharmacy Technician Day celebrates the myriad contributions of the unsung heroes of health care.

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The Pharmacist

JUNE 5, 2024

Registered pharmacy technicians will be able to supply medicines under patient group directions (PGDs) from 26 June, after legislation was amended last week. The changes follow a public consultation on […] The post Pharmacy technicians able to supply meds under PGDs from end of month appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Pharmacy Times

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

For pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, who work diligently to ensure our health and well-being, choosing the perfect holiday gift can be a thoughtful way to express gratitude and brighten their season.

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Med Ed 101

AUGUST 7, 2024

We’ve spent the last six months working on a Pharmacy Technician Study Guide for those preparing […] The post New Release! Pharmacy Technician Study Guide – Almost Free For a Limited Time! It’s my pleasure to provide something of great value for practically nothing! It’s one of the things I enjoy the most!

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The Script

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Have you ever been interested in becoming a pharmacy tech? Our team at Rx relief dives deep into the career.

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The Pharmacist

JULY 18, 2024

A major pharmacists’ union has suggested that the pharmacy regulator has failed to take action on addressing potential racial bias and disparities in educational attainment. And it raised concerns about pharmacy technician training. In particular, it highlighted one provider that had 'softened' its science entry requirement.

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The Pharmacist

APRIL 17, 2024

A new video campaign has been launched to encourage patients to accept appointments with healthcare professionals other than a GP, including practice pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

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The Pharmacist

MAY 21, 2024

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians transitioning to new roles in primary care are to be supported with a structured induction programme developed by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), it has said.

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The Script

JANUARY 26, 2023

The post Pharmacy Technicians: Earning Your PTCE Certification appeared first on Rx relief.

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Pharmacy Times

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In a panel, pharmacy technicians across the world discuss how the role for pharmacy technicians will continue to grow post-pandemic in United States, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.

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Pharmacy Times

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In a panel, pharmacy technicians discuss the future of pharmacy technicians in United States, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.

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Pharmacy Times

JULY 15, 2022

Ryan Burke, PharmD, director of professional affairs at Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, discusses more advanced roles for pharmacy technicians and how they can continue to grow beyond their current roles.

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Pharmacy Times

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Tune in to this episode of Pharmacy Focus to gain a deeper understanding of the AAPT Fall Seminar, the evolving landscape of pharmacy practice, and the crucial roles played by pharmacy technicians.

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The Pharmacist

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Over the next three to five years, the Independent Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board aims to support and enable collaborative working between organisations representing pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in different settings.

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The Pharmacist

MARCH 18, 2024

And the number of pharmacy technicians working in general practice and PCNs in England has risen by over 40% since December 2022, the statistics reported […] The post Number of practice pharmacists up 25% in a year appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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Pharmacy Times

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Bill Schimmel, CEO and executive director of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), discusses how pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can advocate for the certification of pharmacy technicians.

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The Happy PharmD

MAY 7, 2024

Could there be a new role emerging, one that blurs the lines between technician and pharmacist? An advanced pharmacy technician, or perhaps a pharmacy assistant akin to a PA or NP in other healthcare realms? Organizations are already laying the groundwork for advanced pharmacy technician roles.

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Pharmacy Times

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In a panel, pharmacy technicians across the world discuss the importance of pharmacy technicians and how they plan to celebrate National Pharmacy Technician Day.

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Pharmacy Technician 49

The Pharmacist

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today launched its consultation into pharmacy supervision.

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Pharmacy Technician 134

Pharmacy Times

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Bill Schimmel, CEO and executive director of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), discusses how pharmacy technicians can face burnout and advocate for themselves.

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