Pharmacy technician jobs

What exactly does it entail to work at a pharmacy?

Under the direction of the pharmacist, pharmacy technicians are responsible for:


provide patients with medication, whether it be on prescription or available over the counter.

construct medications for customers based on their prescriptions

It is important to offer patients and other healthcare providers with information.


Additionally, pharmacy technicians:

Manage parts of the supply chain for drugs, such as pharmacies and dispensaries

monitor the work of other pharmacy employees

hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry both participate in the production of medications.


Where exactly do pharmacy technicians get employment?

There are a variety of settings in which pharmacy technicians do their jobs. These are the following:

Community pharmacies, often known as retail or high street pharmacies, and hospitals are included in this category. The majority of pharmacy technicians are employed in hospital and community pharmacies.

Manufacturing of pharmaceuticals or product sales within the pharmaceutical sector

Institutions of confinement, primary care organizations, educational and training facilities, the armed forces, pharmacy organizations, and veterinary pharmacies.

Registration requirements for pharmacy technicians


It is required by the GPhC that anybody who calls themselves a pharmacy technician be registered with the organization.

You are able to check our registry to see whether or not a pharmacy technician is legally allowed to work and whether or not they have any pending accusations against their fitness to work.

See the section on registering as a pharmacy technician for further information on the steps a pharmacist has to take to get registered and to maintain their status as a registered professional.

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