The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) are the regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. ‘Pharmacy Technician’ is a protected title by law and working pharmacy technicians must be registered by the GPhC.
Pharmacy technicians are a crucial part of the pharmacy team and are regulated by the GPhC as registered healthcare professionals. Regulation of pharmacy technicians was introduced in July 2011. There are over 26,000 pharmacy technicians registered with GPhC.
Pharmacy Technicians work under the supervision of pharmacists to ensure the safe running of pharmacy operations and make sure patients get the most from their medicines. Pharmacy technicians prepare medicines and have an active role in offering healthcare-related support and guidance to patients and the public.
Due to the expanded role of pharmacists that includes independent prescribing, some clinical aspects can be performed by another pharmacy professional with the appropriate clinical training and knowledge; pharmacy technicians are best suited for this. This top-up degree for pharmacy technicians will equip them to the underpinning knowledge required to confidently undertake expanded clinical roles.
Our School
At the School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health, our students are taught within an innovative learning environment by expert academics, providing you with a forward-looking, supportive and professionally recognised education.
Our diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses are innovative in their approach with a strong emphasis on practice-based learning allowing you to apply your new knowledge to your own area of practice, interest or career ambition.
Learning with us will provide you the opportunity to expand your talent and you will graduate ready to make a positive difference to peoples’ lives, to society and within your chosen profession. We are proud that our graduates go on to lead fulfilling and rewarding careers across a range of health and social care professions.
Our Course
This brand-new course bridges the knowledge gap identified by practising pharmacy technicians, increasing your practice scope and contribution to the provision of patient centred pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy.
BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice for Pharmacy Technicians course is due to launch in early 2025 for entry September 2025 (subject to successful validation).
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