Pharmaceutical Technicians
Pharmaceutical technicians work in hospitals or in the community and assist pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of drugs and medicines.
£20,554
Median Salary
New workers start around £10,124. Normal pay is £20,554 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £53,874.
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.
Skills employers are asking for
- Active Listening
- Active Learning
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Mathematics
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
- Monitoring
- Science