Information
Please note that variation of roles differs in surgeries across Mid and South Essex. Please check with your GP’s reception team to find out which roles are available for you to access.
What can pharmacy technicians offer?
The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care.
Pharmacy technicians work directly with patients to provide information relating to:
- repeat prescription management
- medication reviews
- side effects
- dosages
- assist with medication queries
- health promotion
- counselling patients to support them in using their medicines effectively
- counselling patients on new or high-risk medication
If a pharmacy technician observes an issue or requires assistance, they typically elevate the concern to the clinical pharmacist for further investigation or advice.