ISOPP CAPhO 2025 Symposium: A New Education Pathway: Science Manufacturing Technicians

This session will introduce the new education pathway that is supporting recruitment and retention of staff within Pharmacy Technical service environments within the UK. It will also outline the creation of the educational course that is supporting the workforce to ensure there are future leaders for these services, whilst meeting the demands of the Lord Carter report for expansion of the provision to meet demand, enhance patient care and support the technical services team with career pathways and educational opportunities.

Learning objectives

• Outline the novel education opportunities undertaken in the UK and the career pathway trajectory.
• Describe how these courses meet the legislative and regulatory guidelines for safe production of medicines.