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.

Join the APTUK Technical Services Branch for their next webinar: Clinical Trials 101Tuesday 30th June 2026 12-1pmUnlocki...
23/06/2026

Join the APTUK Technical Services Branch for their next webinar: Clinical Trials 101

Tuesday 30th June 2026 12-1pm

Unlocking the essentials of Clinical Trials and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). This introductory talk explores how clinical trials are designed, regulated, and executed- from feasibility to archiving. Meet the stakeholders involved, and learn why the pharmacy team plays a crucial, front-line role in the clinical research environment.

All APTUK members are welcome to join this meeting, not a member yet? come along to one free meeting before becoming an APTUK member

https://ow.ly/fz1150Z6Tfx

🎓 Just starting your pharmacy technician training? You don’t have to do it alone 💙 APTUK leads, advocates and represents...
23/06/2026

🎓 Just starting your pharmacy technician training?

You don’t have to do it alone 💙

APTUK leads, advocates and represents pharmacy technicians across the UK — and that support starts from the very beginning.

As a pre‑registration trainee pharmacy technician, you can join APTUK and access professional support and guidance throughout your training.

✨ Support
✨ Guidance
✨ Professional identity

🎁 Membership is FREE for the full two‑year training programme!

Learn, grow and feel part of your profession from day one. Join for FREE today!

🔗 Join APTUK today: https://www.aptuk.org/join/default.aspx



*We are tagging the GPhC approved courses and recognised qualification providers for pharmacy technicians as per their website. Please help APTUK to reach all pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians and tag more education providers!

Buttercups Training Pearson Open Awards University of East Anglia (UEA) National Pharmacy Association Skills4Pharmacy
General Pharmaceutical Council

Take advantage of the APTUK 2026 Annual Professional Conference and Exhibition discounted ticket rate until 30th June 20...
22/06/2026

Take advantage of the APTUK 2026 Annual Professional Conference and Exhibition discounted ticket rate until 30th June 2026.

We received some fantastic feedback for our 2025 event. Don't miss this great opportunity to secure your place at this flagship event in 2026!

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/afGA50Z65Sn
Book your ticket here: https://ow.ly/kU3Y50Z65Sp

22/06/2026

Pharmacy Pride: Inclusive Leadership and Learning Series (PPILLS)
APTUK Pride Branch are proud to host this first national series of events focused on increasing LGBTQIA+ awareness and developing inclusive practice amongst the pharmacy profession.

Across four days in June 2026, consisting of twenty-one sessions, the Pharmacy Pride: Inclusive Leadership and Learning Series (PPILLs) will showcase and share the experience and expertise of speakers from all corners of the pharmacy professional workforce. Joining them will be advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights, national health advisors, leaders in health and LGBTQIA+ charity organisations.

Sessions will include topics on LGBTQIA+ healthcare and inequalities, research practice, clinical considerations, leadership, organisational benchmarking, partnership skills and much more!
THE BENEFIT:
• Delivers basic and advanced education on LGBTQIA+ topics to the whole pharmacy workforce, pharmacy support staff, pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and trainee pharmacy professionals
• Informs attendees what services and resources are available to them and their patients/customers to signpost or utilise.
• Sharing of best practice.
• Gain access to high-quality educational sessions delivered by charities in return for raising vital funds for these charities.
• Networking opportunity to meet like-minded individuals across the UK.
• Celebrate PRIDE!

We have a packed programme, full of inspirational talkers from key stakeholders, such as:
• Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK
• Royal College of Pharmacy
• NHS England
• CPPE
• PDA LGBT network

Access to these events is free for any member of the Pharmacy workforce, this includes registered staff and non-registered, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers! A big part of this event is raising awareness of vital charities and LGBTQIA+ health inequalities, and so while all sessions are free to attend, we do ask kindly for your donations throughout which will be split equally between all partnering charities:

• Stonewall
• LGBT Foundation
• Switchboard LGBT+
• Mermaids
• OUTpatients

All donations collected are voluntary and will be split equally between the listed charities. 100% of the money donated will go directly to these charities. APTUK will not receive, handle, or retain any donated funds and is not affiliated with any of the listed charities. Please scan the QR code or visit GiveWheel https://ow.ly/Z3Mm50YTeco

Here are the sessions for Thursday 25th June, for more information on all the sessions available to attend and how to book take a look at the APTUK website and the PRILLS programme, Both contain booking links for all the sessions.
View the full programme and book your sessions here: https://ow.ly/zSXT50YWA1x

View the APTUK website here: https://ow.ly/Va2650YWA1y

We invite you to join the next APTUK/CMHP Mental Health Branch meeting - The role of the pharmacy technician in complex ...
19/06/2026

We invite you to join the next APTUK/CMHP Mental Health Branch meeting - The role of the pharmacy technician in complex adult social care and substance use services

📅Wednesday 8th July 2026 - 7.30pm – 8.30pm

Sammy Boothby, Lead Regional Pharmacy Technician at Waythrough, will share insights from her work supporting complex adult social care and substance misuse services across the UK. Since taking on this role in December 2025, Sammy has led service development initiatives aimed at improving medicines safety, reducing risk, and enhancing staff confidence in medication support.
This talk will focus on practical approaches to strengthening medicines governance in diverse care settings, including the development of tailored training pathways and robust audit frameworks aligned with regulatory and CQC requirements. Attendees will gain an understanding of how pharmacy professionals can play a pivotal role in empowering care staff, improving medicines knowledge, and ultimately enhancing outcomes for people accessing care services.

💻Register to attend here: https://ow.ly/YTQh50ZcBZX

As an APTUK member you can attend as many meetings as you would like to help provide you with support and continued professional development.

Don't miss out on this opportunity - become an APTUK member today! Learn more about APTUK and our memberships here: https://ow.ly/Uug250Yyy1U

🚀 Step into the future of pharmacy practice: Genomics for pharmacy teamsAPTUK is pleased to highlight the launch of the ...
19/06/2026

🚀 Step into the future of pharmacy practice: Genomics for pharmacy teams

APTUK is pleased to highlight the launch of the Genomics Foundation Course for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians – an exciting opportunity to build knowledge and confidence in a rapidly evolving area of healthcare.

🧬 Genomics is increasingly shaping how medicines are selected, optimised, and personalised
💊 Pharmacy technicians play a vital role in supporting safe and effective care in this space
📚 This course provides an accessible foundation to support your professional development

We encourage pharmacy technicians and teams across the UK to explore this opportunity and consider how genomics can enhance your practice and patient outcomes.
👉 Find out more and register:
https://ow.ly/uTsI50Z07vr

At APTUK, we champion opportunities that support pharmacy technicians to develop, be recognised, and contribute to evolving models of care.


UKCPA-United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association

📢Have you seen the programme for the APTUK 2026 Annual Professional Conference and Exhibition yet?✅Share with us what se...
18/06/2026

📢Have you seen the programme for the APTUK 2026 Annual Professional Conference and Exhibition yet?

✅Share with us what sessions you are most looking forward to attend
✅Tag a friend/colleague into the comments who maybe interested in the sessions
✅Visit the dedicated APTUK event website

🎫Tickets! Have you got yours yet?
If not you still have time to buy your ticket at the discounted rate until 30th June 2026.

https://ow.ly/WGPO50YYY9T

17/06/2026

Pharmacy Pride: Inclusive Leadership and Learning Series (PPILLS)
APTUK Pride Branch are proud to host this first national series of events focused on increasing LGBTQIA+ awareness and developing inclusive practice amongst the pharmacy profession.

Across four days in June 2026, consisting of twenty-one sessions, the Pharmacy Pride: Inclusive Leadership and Learning Series (PPILLs) will showcase and share the experience and expertise of speakers from all corners of the pharmacy professional workforce. Joining them will be advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights, national health advisors, leaders in health and LGBTQIA+ charity organisations.

Sessions will include topics on LGBTQIA+ healthcare and inequalities, research practice, clinical considerations, leadership, organisational benchmarking, partnership skills and much more!
THE BENEFIT:
• Delivers basic and advanced education on LGBTQIA+ topics to the whole pharmacy workforce, pharmacy support staff, pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and trainee pharmacy professionals
• Informs attendees what services and resources are available to them and their patients/customers to signpost or utilise.
• Sharing of best practice.
• Gain access to high-quality educational sessions delivered by charities in return for raising vital funds for these charities.
• Networking opportunity to meet like-minded individuals across the UK.
• Celebrate PRIDE!

We have a packed programme, full of inspirational talkers from key stakeholders, such as:
• Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK
• Royal College of Pharmacy
• NHS England
• CPPE
• PDA LGBT network

Access to these events is free for any member of the Pharmacy workforce, this includes registered staff and non-registered, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers! A big part of this event is raising awareness of vital charities and LGBTQIA+ health inequalities, and so while all sessions are free to attend, we do ask kindly for your donations throughout which will be split equally between all partnering charities:

• Stonewall
• LGBT Foundation
• Switchboard LGBT+
• Mermaids
• OUTpatients

All donations collected are voluntary and will be split equally between the listed charities. 100% of the money donated will go directly to these charities. APTUK will not receive, handle, or retain any donated funds and is not affiliated with any of the listed charities. Please scan the QR code or visit GiveWheel https://ow.ly/Z3Mm50YTeco

Here are the sessions for Friday 19th June, for more information on all the sessions available to attend and how to book take a look at the APTUK website and the PRILLS programme, Both contain booking links for all the sessions.
View the full programme and book your sessions here: https://ow.ly/lUIa50YWyRc

View the APTUK website here: https://ow.ly/fuwF50YWyR9

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