The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 276 No 7397 p485
22 April 2006

Society summary

Revised protocol for registration of technicians

The Council of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, at the April Council meeting, approved a revised protocol for the voluntary register of pharmacy technicians.

The revised protocol is intended to be more robust than its predecessor, particularly in regard to the registration of those with overseas qualifications and those with qualifications gained in the EU. The revision is expected to reduce significantly the risk of appeals against registration decisions and the risk of legal challenge.

The new protocol does not affect technicians whose applications to join the register were made before the Council meeting and it will remain in force only until mandatory registration comes into effect with the enforcement of the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Order under Section 60 of the Health Act 1999.