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APTUK appoints Claire Steele as new president

Ms Steele replaces Liz Fidler, who stood down as president in late 2021.

10 Feb 2022

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Will national plan ensure pharmacy practice is truly inclusive?

Can the new Joint National Plan for Inclusive Pharmacy Practice really keep the promises it makes, asks Sasa Jankovic.

21 Apr 2021

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Pharmacy technicians accused of 'landgrab' on pharmacist role

APTUK accused of being 'overly ambitious' in its competency framework for primary care pharmacy technicians. 

02 Nov 2020

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Pharmacy technicians accused of 'landgrab' on pharmacist role

APTUK accused of being 'overly ambitious' in its competency framework for primary care pharmacy technicians. 

02 Nov 2020

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'Incredible contribution': Keith Ridge praises technicians

The CPhO congratulates pharmacy technicians for helping to support “excellent patient care" throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

20 Oct 2020

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Involve technicians in Covid vaccination programme says APTUK

Pharmacy technicians should be allowed to administer Covid-19 vaccinations, says APTUK president.

12 Jun 2020

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Life assurance: Growing calls to include support staff

APTUK is calling for the new Covid-19 life assurance scheme to apply to all community pharmacy staff.

04 May 2020

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GPhC and APTUK issue joint letter to pre-reg PTs

The GPhC and APTUK have issued a joint letter to pre-reg pharmacy technicians about their training during the Covid-19 pandemic.

07 Apr 2020

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New Covid-19 guidance for PTs rejoining the register

APTUK has issued new guidance for pharmacy technicians returning to their roles during the Covid-19 pandemic.

01 Apr 2020

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Social distancing 'best protection for pharmacies' say bodies

Pharmacy bodies have signed a joint statement on the importance of social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

31 Mar 2020

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APTUK president helps pharmacies at the COVID-19 frontline

APTUK president Liz Fidler pauses the business to enable staff to assist pharmacies during the Covid-19 pandemic.

25 Mar 2020

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APTUK launches pharmacy technicians skills survey

Pharmacy professionals are asked to register their interest in the national survey.

15 Jan 2020

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