Understand the primary-care role
Build a clear picture of technician-owned work, local governance and the boundaries that require clinical referral.
Primary care pharmacy technician training for confident, safe practice
Practise the everyday work of a pharmacy technician in general practice: accurate medicines processes, record keeping, audits, communication and knowing when to refer a clinical decision.
Who it is for
Practical development for primary care
This programme is for registered pharmacy technicians working in, or moving into, GP practices and primary care networks. Its central principle is simple: own the routine, recognise the clinical and refer it clearly to the right professional.
What you will develop
Skills that transfer into the working day
Strengthen medicines processes
Practise reconciliation support, repeat-prescription workflows, searches, audits and accurate record maintenance.
Communicate and escalate well
Spot missing information and risk, then hand over concisely without making decisions outside your scope.
Progress in stages
Work through Entry, Developing and Advanced content while your employer retains responsibility for workplace competency sign-off.
How it works
Learn, practise, reflect and apply
Online simulation supports development; it does not replace employer induction, supervision or local competency decisions.
Step 1
Find your level
Start with the baseline check and choose the stage that reflects your current responsibilities.
Step 2
Learn the workflow
Use interactive teaching, examples and job aids built around common general-practice tasks.
Step 3
Practise safely
Work on fictional records and requests, with feedback on accuracy, scope and escalation.
Step 4
Evidence development
Take your educational record into supervision and any employer-led workplace assessment.
Important distinction
Independent training that complements formal pathways
Medicine in Practice is an independent provider. It is not commissioned, accredited or endorsed by NHS England, CPPE, the GPhC or another regulator. Completion is not a qualification or authority to work beyond your competence.
Next step
See whether the programme fits your role
Read the primary-care technician role guide · See the competency framework · Compare individual and PCN options