Description
Pharmaceutical technicians work in hospitals or in the community and assist pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of drugs and medicines.Main Tasks
- Checks received prescriptions for legality and accuracy;
- Prepares drugs and medicines under the supervision of pharmacist;
- Prepares specialised, tailor-made drugs for intravenous administration by hospital medical staff;
- Labels and checks items prior to dispensing;
- Maintains records of prescriptions received and drugs issued;
- Advises patients or customers on the use of drugs prescribed or medication purchased over the counter;
- Checks stock levels, orders new stock from pharmaceutical companies and ensures that drugs are stored appropriately.
Qualifications
Entrants to training usually possess GCSEs/S grades or the equivalent. Training is typically a combination of practical experience and study at a college or by open learning towards vocational qualifications. To register as a pharmacy technician with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain an NVQ/ SVQ in Pharmacy Services at Level 3 is requiredUK Prospects
34400
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