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Pharmaceutical Technicians

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About this career

£26,507

Median salary

New workers start around £17,328.55. Normal pay is £26,507 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £38,833.92.
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Jobs

Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.

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

Job postings

Active Listening
75
Active Learning
62
Critical Thinking
61
Speaking
61
Reading Comprehension
60
Mathematics
57
Writing
56
Learning Strategies
53
Monitoring
53
Science
31