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  • New Level 2 Support Staff Training Courses!

    We are delighted to announce the launch of Buttercups Training’s latest level 2 support staff training courses. From 1st November, all of our support staff courses will be accredited to the latest GPhC requirements for the education and training of pharmacy support staff.

  • Pharmacy Technician Day 2021
    Tuesday 19th October 2021 is international pharmacy technician day. A day when the diverse role of the pharmacy technician is celebrated all over the globe.
  • Buttercups Receives Good in its First Full Ofsted Inspection

    Ofsted inspection is an important way to demonstrate the quality of our apprenticeship provision, and show the dedication our teams have to giving learners and their employers the best possible learning experience. It allows Buttercups to continue to train the latest generation of pharmacy professionals to the highest standard.

     

  • Foundation Practice Programme for Registered Pharmacy Technicians

    We are delighted to announce the release of our Foundation Practice Programme (FPP). The FPP is designed for pharmacy technicians who wish to update their knowledge and skills in line with the latest GPhC initial education and training (IET) standards, emphasising the importance of person-centred care, team working, communication and professionalism.

  • Ten Years of Pharmacy Technician Professional Registration

    It was many years ago that I spoke at a national debate on behalf of a motion to allow registration of pharmacy technicians. It is, therefore, with great pleasure that I join other voices to celebrate ten years of registration for pharmacy technicians and the part that Buttercups has played to support their career development.

    Vanessa Kingsbury, founder and CEO of Buttercups Training

     

    July 2021 marks the ten-year anniversary of pharmacy technicians being on the GPhC professional register, and what a ten years it has been.