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GPhC launches pharmacy technician fellowship with NHS England

The Pharmacist

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) will look for a pharmacy technician to provide 'professional leadership and advice' as it considers how the profession could do more to support patient healthcare.

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Pharmacy Technicians: How to Turn This Job Into a Long-Term Career

The Script

Learn how pharmacy technicians can grow their careers through certifications, specialized experience, and the right job fit. Rx relief is here to help!

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Plans to ‘modernise’ pharmacy supervision rules revealed

The Pharmacist

The government has today laid out plans to ‘modernise’ pharmacy supervision rules, with draft legislation expected to be published imminently. The changes, developed following consultation […] The post Plans to ‘modernise’ pharmacy supervision rules revealed appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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California moves to ease pharmacy staffing limits

Beckers Hospital Review

California lawmakers are advancing a bill that would ease some of the nation’s strictest pharmacy staffing limits, allowing pharmacists to supervise more technicians at once. Under Assembly Bill 1503, pharmacists would be permitted to oversee up to three pharmacy technicians, up from the current limit of one.

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Clinical pharmacy services grow, but hospitals struggle to fill key roles: ASHP

Beckers Hospital Review

Despite the growth, hospitals report significant challenges across the pharmacy workforce. Nearly 88% cited shortages of experienced pharmacy technicians and more than 92% reported shortages of sterile-compounding technicians.

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PCN funding increased to cover pay rise for ARRS pharmacists

The Pharmacist

Funding has been given to primary care networks (PCNs) to cover a pay uplift for Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) staff, which includes pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Meanwhile, GP practices have also been asked to use additional funding from the government to cover pay rises for employed practice staff.

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McKesson ideaShare 2025: Pharmacy Technicians Drive Efficiency and Care

Pharmacy Times

Empowering pharmacy technicians enhances team efficiency, improves patient care, and fosters a positive work culture, driving pharmacy success in a competitive landscape.