Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK - APTUK

Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK - APTUK APTUK is the professional leadership body for pharmacy technicians working in the UK. An organisation run by pharmacy technicians for pharmacy technicians.

Stepping Forward: Exploring Fellowship Opportunities & Leadership Development🗓️ Wednesday 23 September 2026 | 7:30–8:30p...
22/08/2026

Stepping Forward: Exploring Fellowship Opportunities & Leadership Development

🗓️ Wednesday 23 September 2026 | 7:30–8:30pm | Online

Curious about fellowship opportunities or ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Join us to hear from Claire Dearden, Aileen O’Hare and Olivia Musson as they share their fellowship journeys, leadership experiences and practical advice for pharmacy technicians considering similar opportunities.

Hosted by Dr Gail Hall, APTUK Vice President, the session will also include a live Q&A – giving you the opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from those who have stepped forward into fellowship roles.

đź’ˇ Be inspired. Explore new opportunities. Take your next step.

đź”— Save your place: https://ow.ly/N5Uk50ZCLuu

📣 Join our team at APTUKWe’re currently recruiting for two key roles supporting APTUK and our work as the professional l...
22/08/2026

đź“Ł Join our team at APTUK

We’re currently recruiting for two key roles supporting APTUK and our work as the professional leadership body for pharmacy technicians across the UK:

🔹 Growth & Public Relations Lead
🔹 Governance & Compliance Lead

Could you — or someone in your network — be the person we’re looking for?

đź“… Applications close 26 August 2026

👉 Find out more and apply: https://www.aptuk.org/aptuk_jobs.aspx

Please share with your networks.

📢4 weeks until the APTUK Annual Professional Conference and ExhibitionJoin APTUK for a two-day event full of networking ...
21/08/2026

📢4 weeks until the APTUK Annual Professional Conference and Exhibition

Join APTUK for a two-day event full of networking and learning opportunities!

Get your ticket today! https://ow.ly/5cs650Zjahu

For full event details and how to book your ticket go to: https://ow.ly/uxIe50ZilGO

📢Join the next APTUK Medication Safety Branch meeting📅Tuesday 25th August 2026🕑7:30pm - 8:30pmThe Branch will be joined ...
20/08/2026

📢Join the next APTUK Medication Safety Branch meeting
đź“…Tuesday 25th August 2026
đź•‘7:30pm - 8:30pm

The Branch will be joined by our guest speaker Martin Sadr Kazemi - Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist at Rowlands Pharmacy and Medication Safety Officer & Chair of the Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group (CPPSG).

This session will provide an overview of Look-Alike, Sound-Alike (LASA) medicines, exploring why these medicines present a significant patient safety risk and the factors that contribute to LASA errors in practice. We will review common LASA medicine pairs, examine real case studies and key learning points, and discuss practical strategies to reduce risk at both an individual and system level. The session will also consider the evidence behind Tall Man lettering, highlight available LASA awareness posters and opportunities for promotion, and look ahead to emerging risks, including the impact of distractions in the pharmacy environment. The session will conclude with key takeaways to help pharmacy teams strengthen processes and reduce the likelihood of LASA-related incidents.

Register to attend here: https://ow.ly/AOku50ZnMfg

All APTUK members are welcome to attend, non members can attend 1 free meeting before becoming a member. see website for details: https://ow.ly/VAPW50ZnMfl

You have seen the programme, now let APTUK introduce you to our very special speakers planned for the APTUK Annual Profe...
19/08/2026

You have seen the programme, now let APTUK introduce you to our very special speakers planned for the APTUK Annual Professional Conference and Exhibition 2026

🌟Expanding horizons - Unlocking the full potential of pharmacy technician practice🌟

APTUK are excited to again welcome Liz in September! Discover how pharmacy technicians are shaping the future of healthcare. Join this inspiring session to empower you to unlock your full potential.

With thanks to Liz Fidler, Senior Professional Advisor Pharmacy Technician Practice, Office of the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, NHS England for speaking at

Full event details can be found here: https://ow.ly/Akj150ZlsEb

With thanks to our event sponsors: Skills4Pharmacy Primary Care Support Services Arcadiamedical KentPharma Robert Gordon University University of East Anglia (UEA) Bradford College Boots UK Haleon Buttercups Training

You have seen the programme, now let APTUK introduce you to our very special speakers planned for the APTUK Annual Profe...
18/08/2026

You have seen the programme, now let APTUK introduce you to our very special speakers planned for the APTUK Annual Professional Conference and Exhibition 2026

🌟Breaking boundaries: Pharmacy Technicians developing and leading services🌟

APTUK are thrilled to welcome Vicky in September! Be inspired by how pharmacy technicians are driving innovation and leading service development across healthcare.

With thanks to Vicky Thomas , Vaccinations and Immunisation Service Lead - Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for speaking at
Full event details can be found here: https://ow.ly/Akj150ZlsEb

With thanks to our event sponsors: Skills4Pharmacy Primary Care Support Services Arcadiamedical KentPharma Robert Gordon University University of East Anglia (UEA) Bradford College Boots UK Haleon Buttercups Training

18/08/2026

📢 APTUK 2026 Pharmacy Technician Awards shortlist announced!

The APTUK Annual Professional Conference and Exhibition Awards celebrate and acknowledge successful individuals, teams and projects within the pharmacy technician profession. We are delighted to be able to recognise all sectors of pharmacy practice and individual excellence through these awards. Prizes include an engraved trophy and an educational bursary towards attendance at APTUK Annual Conference 2027.

đź‘ŹThis year nominations have been exceptional, and competition has been very high, but after deliberation and review of each nomination by at least 3 independent judges, we can now announce the shortlists for each award.

The winners will be announced at the APTUK 2026 Conference and Awards Dinner on Friday 18th September at the Renaissance Hotel, Heathrow, London.

We look forward to you joining us! To view the award shortlist and find out more about this fantastic event, go to the APTUK website: https://ow.ly/tuyw50Zi7hv

Please join us by sharing your congratulations to the award shortlist by adding a comment and reposting.

📢5 weeks until the APTUK Annual Professional Conference and ExhibitionJoin APTUK for a two-day event full of networking ...
14/08/2026

📢5 weeks until the APTUK Annual Professional Conference and Exhibition

Join APTUK for a two-day event full of networking and learning opportunities!

Get your ticket today! https://ow.ly/5cs650Zjahu

For full event details and how to book your ticket go to: https://ow.ly/uxIe50ZilGO

You have seen the programme, now let APTUK introduce you to our very special speakers planned for the APTUK Annual Profe...
10/08/2026

You have seen the programme, now let APTUK introduce you to our very special speakers planned for the APTUK Annual Professional Conference and Exhibition 2026

🌟Advancing practice in SACT: Expanding the Pharmacy Technician role🌟

Emma and Sarah join APTUK to deliver an exciting session exploring how pharmacy technicians are advancing practice in SACT. This session will showcase evolving roles, share innovative practice examples, and highlight the skills and opportunities that enable pharmacy technicians to make an even greater contribution to safe, effective care.

With thanks to Emma Williams - Senior Pharmacy Technician Virtual Assessment Pathway Clinic, Velindre University NHS Trust and Sarah Goman -Senior Pharmacy Technician Medicines Education, Velindre University NHS Trust for speaking at

Full event details can be found here: https://ow.ly/byrT50ZlwLJ

With thanks to our event sponsors: Skills4Pharmacy Primary Care Support Services Arcadiamedical KentPharma Robert Gordon University University of East Anglia (UEA) Bradford College Boots UK Haleon Buttercups Training

🧭 What will the new Post Registration Career Pathway include? We’re building a UK wide pathway that reflects real pharma...
10/08/2026

🧭 What will the new Post Registration Career Pathway include?
We’re building a UK wide pathway that reflects real pharmacy technician practice, across all sectors and all nations.
Here’s the snapshot 👇
🔹 Clear progression structure
Aligned to the Skills for Health Career Framework (Levels 4–6)
🔹 Four domains of practice
Clinical • Leadership • Education • Research & Improvement
🔹 Capability based development
Describing how practice grows across levels
🔹 Built on evidence
Grounded in the Phase 1 report and mapping of case studies of those in practice
A pathway designed with the profession, for the profession. More updates coming soon as we move towards the September 2026 launch.


Image 1:
APTUK Partners Engagement Group (PEG) Development of a UK post-registration pharmacy technician career pathway 2026 [unpublished]
Image 2: Skills for Health. (2010). Key Elements of the Career Framework https://ow.ly/kob450ZmjTn

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