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Pharmaceutical Technicians

Overview

£24,300 Entry Level Salary

£32,675 Average Salary

£48,514 Potential Salary

Daily Tasks

  • Checks stock levels, orders new stock from pharmaceutical companies and ensures that drugs are stored appropriately.
  • Advises patients or customers on the use of drugs prescribed or medication purchased over the counter.
  • Maintains records of prescriptions received and drugs issued.
  • Labels and checks items prior to dispensing.
  • Prepares specialised, tailor-made drugs for intravenous administration by hospital medical staff.
  • Prepares drugs and medicines under the supervision of pharmacist.
  • Checks received prescriptions for legality and accuracy.

Education Requirements

Required Level Percentage achieved
Level 0 6%
Level 1 4%
Level 2 6%
Level 3 53%
Level 4-5 (Higher Education) 17%
Level 6 (Bachelors) 10%
Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) 3%
Level 8 (Doctorate) 1%

12 Annual Openings

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.

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