Does anyone work as a pharmacy technician/dispensing assistant etc?
Asked by girlie
What kind of qualifications do you need to work in a pharmacy (ie alliance boots), either as a pharmacy technician, a dispensing assistant etc? Not working on the tills, but behind the scenes, making up trays etc. Also what is the pay scale like? Thanks a lot :) x

Best Answer:
Pay scale is OK, but not too amazing. Usually around £18,000 when you're qualified. Qualifications required are usually NVQ level 2/3 in pharmacy dispensing. A pharmacy technician is something immensely different to a dispensing technician, and usually requires a BTEC qualification. There are only a few colleges that offer it. There's also a huge difference between commercial and hospital pharmacy. I personally prefer hospital.
Ex-Pharmacy worker.
Answered by Katkat - Professional MILF

First off, a pharmacy technician has to go to a specific type of schooling. So check out colleges and trade schools, do a google search if you're not sure. For salary go to www.salary.com to check for your area and type of work. FYI, if you are interested in pharmacy, know that there is about to be a shortage due to many getting ready to retire so if you went to college and got into a pharmacy program you could have a really good job with great pay! Good Luck!
Answered by Pandas4me