How much does a Pharmaceutical technicians earn in the UK?

A Pharmaceutical technicians earns a median salary of £28,381 per year in the UK (2025 ONS ASHE data). The middle 50% earn between £22,910 and £34,199 per year.

What is the average salary for a Pharmaceutical technicians?

The median annual salary for a Pharmaceutical technicians in the UK is £28,381 according to the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ONS ASHE 2025).

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Pharmaceutical technicians Salary

Median salary £28,381 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

About this role

Pharmaceutical technicians support pharmacists in dispensing medicines, managing stock, preparing pharmaceutical products and providing medicines information. They work in community pharmacies, hospital dispensaries and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Key responsibilities

Dispensing and checking prescriptions under pharmacist supervision
Managing pharmaceutical stock and supply chain
Preparing extemporaneous medicines and clinical trial supplies
Providing medicines information to patients and staff
Maintaining dispensary systems and records

Qualifications and entry routes

Requires a Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent), registered with the GPhC as a pharmacy technician. Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification expands role. Pre-registration training period required.

Career outlook

Growing demand as pharmacists take on more clinical roles. Accuracy checking and medicines optimisation responsibilities are expanding the pharmacy technician scope.