- Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
- Prepack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type and affix labels.
- Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
- Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Assist customers by answering simple
Pharmacy technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Pharmacy technicians prepare and supply medicines for prescriptions, under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Pharmacy technicians typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Pharmacy technician you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 17,593 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Pharmacy technician
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18,962 GBP
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17,350 GBP
Average salary for part-time Pharmacy technician
Average salary for full-time Pharmacy technician
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10,379 GBP
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10,314 GBP
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Salary over time for Pharmacy technician
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15,948 GBP
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15,821 GBP
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15,932 GBP
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16,468 GBP
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16,873 GBP
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17,594 GBP
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17,593 GBP
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18,478 GBP
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18,821 GBP
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Future outlook for Pharmacy technicians
Balanced outlook
54 000+ jobs available
Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average) 
Fair outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Pharmacy technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
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Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
What technical skills do I need?
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Things to highlight for your Pharmacy technician interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
