Mark H is a Team Leader at Smith & Nephew, "my work is the early stage of product development with the medical devices that we use every day". His parents have been very supportive, "my mum calls me Dr Howard to anyone that'll listen and I think that's really nice".
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Pharmaceutical technicians work in hospitals or in the community and assist pharmacists in the preparation and dispensing of drugs and medicines.Qualifications
Entrants to training usually possess GCSEs/S grades or the equivalent. Training is typically a combination of practical experience and study at a college or by open learning towards vocational qualifications. To register as a pharmacy technician with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain an NVQ/ SVQ in Pharmacy Services at Level 3 is requiredTasks
- Checks received prescriptions for legality and accuracy;
- Prepares drugs and medicines under the supervision of pharmacist;
- Prepares specialised, tailor-made drugs for intravenous administration by hospital medical staff;
- Labels and checks items prior to dispensing;
- Maintains records of prescriptions received and drugs issued;
- Advises patients or customers on the use of drugs prescribed or medication purchased over the counter;
- Checks stock levels, orders new stock from pharmaceutical companies and ensures that drugs are stored appropriately.
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