Pharmacy support staff are key members of the pharmacy team, assisting the smooth running of pharmacies.
Pharmacy support staff have an important role in:
- the dispensing and supply of medicines or medical devices
- advising on the use of medicines and medical devices
- assisting pharmacy professionals to provide pharmacy services
Pharmacy support staff are also known as pharmacy assistants or dispensing assistants. They work under the supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.
Pharmacy support staff aren’t registered with us, but we set the requirements for the education and training for the role.
Previously accredited courses
Support staff courses of education and training previously accredited by the GPhC Sep 2025
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Use the search below to find specific pharmacy support staff courses and qualifications. You can use the filters on the left to find different types of courses, or search by location.
Buttercups Training
Pharmacy support staff courses
Approval status
Currently approved
Accreditation period
November 2024 - November 2027
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Apprenticeship pathways
Approval status
Currently approved
Accreditation period
November 2024 - November 2027
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Pearson-Edexcel
Apprenticeship pathways
Approval status
Currently approved
Accreditation period
October 2020 - October 2026
Provider
Recognised qualifications
Approval status
Currently approved
Accreditation period
October 2020 - October 2026
Provider
Open Awards
Apprenticeship pathways
Approval status
Currently approved
Accreditation period
February 2021 - February 2027
Provider
Recognised qualifications
Approval status
Currently approved
Accreditation period
February 2021 - February 2027
Provider
Qualifications Scotland (formally Scottish Qualifications Authority)
Recognised qualifications
Approval status
Currently approved
Accreditation period
May 2021 - May 2027
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National Pharmacy Association (NPA)
Pharmacy support staff courses
Approval status
Currently approved
Accreditation period
January 2025 - January 2028
Boots UK
Pharmacy support staff courses
Approval status
Currently approved
Accreditation period
Jun 2022 - Dec 2026* (*eighteen months extension issued from Jun 2025)
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CIG Healthcare Partnership
Pharmacy support staff courses
Approval status
Currently approved
Accreditation period
July 2022 - Jan 2027* (*eighteen months extension issued from Jul 2025)
Provider
MediaPharm
Pharmacy support staff courses
Approval status
Currently approved
Accreditation period
September 2024 - September 2027
Provider
Skills4Pharmacy
Apprenticeship pathways
Approval status
Currently approved
Accreditation period
January 2024 - January 2027
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