The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) is hosting a live webinar exclusively for its members, "One Profession, Four Nations: Community Pharmacy in Practice", on Wednesday (21), as part of Pharmacy Technician Week 2026.
The webinar will be held from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, and bring together community pharmacy technicians from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to discuss the role they play in supporting patients and communities.
The webinar will explore how community pharmacy practice differs across the UK, looking at the services delivered, the responsibilities held by pharmacy technicians, and the opportunities and challenges they face in each nation.
The discussion will also provide an opportunity to share learning and consider how different approaches can help shape the future of the profession.
The session will feature a panel of four community pharmacy technicians representing each of the UK nations.
Attendees will hear first-hand perspectives on:- How community pharmacy practice varies across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- The roles, responsibilities and services delivered by pharmacy technicians.
- Opportunities and challenges affecting practice in different parts of the UK.
- Lessons and ideas that can be shared across nations to strengthen patient care and professional development.
This webinar forms part of Pharmacy Technician Week 2026's theme of "Expanding Our Practice, Strengthening Our Voice, Shaping the Future".
It aims to encourage conversations about how the profession can continue to develop and evolve.
