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APTUK is the professional leadership body for pharmacy technicians working in the UK. An organisation run by pharmacy technicians for pharmacy technicians.

13/03/2026

❓Something New is Coming to APTUK…

👏The new APTUK website launches Monday 16th March 2026!

Log in to discover enhanced features, updated resources, and a better member experience

13/03/2026

📢Join the next South West Branch meeting in a few days time!
'ICS High Cost Drugs Pharmacy Technician'

📅 Monday 16th March 2026
🕑 7pm - 8:30pm

🌟We will be joined by our special guest speaker: Andy Coles-Driver, an ICS High Cost Drugs Pharmacy Technician for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB🌟

Andy will be discussing his role as an ICS High Cost Drugs Pharmacy Technician.
This session will been an interesting insight into Integrated Care Board roles for pharmacy technicians, if you are interested in exploring working for other sectors, or want insight into commissioning and decision making for high-cost drugs.
Come along to learn about this interesting pharmacy technician role, where we will learn about his job role and examples of his working day, commissioning, high-cost drugs, NICE and the technology appraisal process and the bluteq system.

All APTUK members are welcome to join here: https://ow.ly/1hfX50YiKWX
Want to become an APTUK member? sign up here: https://ow.ly/Mqxi50YiKX0

12/03/2026

📢Awards, Abstracts and Educational Bursary's are NOW OPEN for applications!

Help APTUK to recognise excellence during our awards ceremony at our biggest event of the year!

🌟The Katherine Miles Innovation Award helps to support creative thinking. Entrants use posters or short presentations to illustrate latest research and generation of new and valuable ideas. The awards will be made to entrants who best showcase their projects, research or achievements.
Abstracts are now open please take a look on our website for details: https://profile.eventsair.com/aptuk-2026/abstract-submisson closing date 30th March 2026

🌟The APTUK Annual Pharmacy Technician 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. Find more details here: https://profile.eventsair.com/aptuk-2026/awards25 closing date 30th April 2026

APTUK are delighted to be able to offer a limited number of educational bursaries, where APTUK Pharmacy Technicians or PTPT members will be awarded. Find more details here: https://profile.eventsair.com/aptuk-2026/educational-bursary closing date 30th March 2026

Book your tickets today! https://ow.ly/nwiZ50XS35r

11/03/2026

Join the next Wales Branch meeting - Evolving Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Wales

Wednesday 18th March 7:30 - 8:30pm

APTUK are thrilled to be joined by our guest speaker: Tom Watkeys - Homecare Pharmacy Technician within Hywel Dda University Health Board

Join the meeting to:
✅Gain insights into Toms role
✅Learn about his experiences in completing the PWDS Homecare Services – Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme
✅Insight into an evolving role
✅Showcase the range of skills from pharmacy technicians in Wales
✅Q & A opportunity

Join us here: https://ow.ly/QCwE50YoYFb

10/03/2026

Have you booked to attend a CPPE PGD workshop yet? spaces are still available!

APTUK will be joining CPPE at these events. so far they have been a huge success and we have loved meeting new people. We look forward to:

🌟Meet and support the workforce
🌟Have engaging conversations
🌟Share updates and guidance to all pharmacy technicians

See our news article for full details on where to catch your nearest PGDs: Empowering pharmacy technicians to provide services workshop. https://ow.ly/RYnJ50XImTw

Hurry spaces are filling fast! Don't miss out and book your place today.

08/03/2026

International Women’s Day – 8th March 2026

International Women’s Day invites us to reflect on solidarity and collective action for gender equality — ensuring that all women, including transgender women, are respected, supported and able to thrive.

Women make up a significant proportion of the pharmacy technician workforce. Their leadership, expertise and impact shape patient care every day.

This , pharmacy technicians can:
✅Mentor a colleague
✅Speak up for fair progression and recognition
✅Challenge bias and discrimination
✅Learn more about inclusive care for transgender women
✅Foster inclusive, psychologically safe team cultures

APTUK encourages members to explore the below resources:
https://ow.ly/uYgF50Yp1oH
https://ow.ly/UxBl50Yp1oI
https://ow.ly/p6T350Yp1oM

Small actions create system change

06/03/2026

Join the next Wales Branch meeting - Evolving role of Pharmacy Technicians in Wales

Wednesday 18th March 7:30 - 8:30pm

APTUK are thrilled to be joined by our guest speaker: Tom Watkeys - Homecare Pharmacy Technician within Hywel Dda University Health Board

Join the meeting to:
✅Gain insights into Toms role
✅Learn about his experiences in completing the PWDS Homecare Services – Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme
✅Insight into an evolving role
✅Showcase the range of skills from pharmacy technicians in Wales
✅Q & A opportunity

Join us here: https://ow.ly/QCwE50YoYFb

05/03/2026

📣 Calling all pharmacy technicians! - Join us TONIGHT!

Ready to expand your horizons and showcase the amazing work happening across our profession?

Join us for a dynamic “Writing an APTUK Abstract That Gets Accepted (and Could Win!)” webinar — a fast paced, confidence boosting session that takes you behind the scenes of what makes a winning abstract for the APTUK Conference & Exhibition 2026 🎉

📅7-8pm Thursday 5th March 2026

✨ What you’ll learn:
🔹 The exact structure reviewers look for
🔹 How to turn your project or idea into a compelling 250 word abstract
🔹 Tips to avoid common mistakes (and a real example of an award winning abstract!)
🔹 How to choose your category and format

Whether you’re feeling confident, curious or completely confused — this session will get you abstract ready.

✍️ Let’s get you prepared!
👉 Register now: https://ow.ly/CFTw50YcVlZ

Let’s celebrate and amplify the impact pharmacy technicians make every day! 💙

Take a look at our website for more details on the APTUK Annual Professional Conference and Exhibition 2026 https://ow.ly/u5K150YcVlY

04/03/2026

APTUK are excited to deliver two webinars in collaboration with NHS England and UK Health Security Agency.

Join us for a webinar "Increasing Awareness of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Antimicrobial Resistance Among Pharmacy Technicians"

📅Monday 16th March 2026 1pm -2pm https://ow.ly/tHhf50YlPkF
📅Tuesday 24th March 026 7pm -8pm https://ow.ly/h3NX50YlPkJ

Both webinars will provide you with -
✅Practical ways of how pharmacy technicians can contribute to keep antibiotics working and reduce antimicrobial resistance
✅Increased knowledge and awareness of AMR/AMS
✅Increased understanding and support

Antimicrobial Stewardship is important to all sectors of healthcare - Join us for this key learning and development opportunity

UK Health Security Agency

02/03/2026

📢Join the next South West Branch meeting
'ICS High Cost Drugs Pharmacy Technician'

📅 Monday 16th March 2026
🕑 7pm - 8:30pm

🌟We will be joined by our special guest speaker: Andy Coles-Driver, an ICS High Cost Drugs Pharmacy Technician for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB🌟

Andy will be discussing his role as an ICS High Cost Drugs Pharmacy Technician.
This session will been an interesting insight into Integrated Care Board roles for pharmacy technicians, if you are interested in exploring working for other sectors, or want insight into commissioning and decision making for high-cost drugs.
Come along to learn about this interesting pharmacy technician role, where we will learn about his job role and examples of his working day, commissioning, high-cost drugs, NICE and the technology appraisal process and the bluteq system.

All APTUK members are welcome to join here: https://ow.ly/hGp450YiKSf
Want to become an APTUK member? sign up here: https://ow.ly/THq350YiKSi

26/02/2026

📢Awards, Abstracts and Educational Bursary's are NOW OPEN for applications!

Help APTUK to recognise excellence during our awards ceremony at our biggest event of the year!

🌟The Katherine Miles Innovation Award helps to support creative thinking. Entrants use posters or short presentations to illustrate latest research and generation of new and valuable ideas. The awards will be made to entrants who best showcase their projects, research or achievements.
Abstracts are now open please take a look on our website for details: https://profile.eventsair.com/aptuk-2026/abstract-submisson closing date 30th March 2026

🌟The APTUK Annual Pharmacy Technician 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. Find more details here: https://profile.eventsair.com/aptuk-2026/awards25 closing date 30th April 2026

Join our supportive webinar - Writing an APTUK Abstract That Gets Accepted (and Could Win!) Thursday 5th March 7 -8pm
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APTUK are delighted to be able to offer a limited number of educational bursaries, where APTUK Pharmacy Technicians or PTPT members will be awarded. Find more details here: https://profile.eventsair.com/aptuk-2026/educational-bursary closing date 30th March 2026

Book your tickets today! https://ow.ly/nwiZ50XS35r

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http://www.aptuk.org/

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