NHS England Workforce, Training and Education (WT&E) has officially launched its next wave of funding to support the recruitment and training of 525 Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) across community pharmacy settings over a 24-month apprenticeship.
The funding is available for new PTPTs who have not enrolled in or begun training. Training placements must begin between September 2025 and 31 October 2025.
Funding Support
NHSE WT&E is offering a training contribution of £15,053 per trainee, per year for two years (24 months) to support community pharmacies in developing a PTPT programme.
Application process
NHSE will start notifying outcomes from funding submissions the week commencing 21 July 2025
PTPTs will need to be enrolled and have started the apprenticeship training programme from September 2025 to 31 October 2025.
Webinar support
At Skills4Pharmacy, we are here to support you every step of the way - from offering guidance on PTPT funding, levy transfer support, complimentary recruitment if needed and ensuring a smooth and successful onboarding experience for your Trainee Pharmacy Technicians. We will be holding the following webinars to support you:
Successful PTPT funding applicants
If you were successful in your PTPT funding application. Choose your preferred date to join us to discuss how Skills4Pharmacy can help with complimentary recruitment to help find your PTPT apprentices and dedicated onboarding support for your Pharmacy Technician Apprentices.
Unsuccessful PTPT funding applicants
If your PTPT funding application was not successful this time, join us on Wednesday, 13 August, to hear how apprentices can benefit your business and the different apprenticeship programmes we have available.
Skills4Pharmacy can help with: Levy transfer advice, Complimentary recruitment to help find your next apprentice and Advice on apprenticeship funding, compliance and best practice.
Skills4Pharmacy has already helped over 300 PTPTs get started on their training journey this year - let us help you grow your pharmacy team next.
Why act now?
Pharmacy Technicians are essential to the transformation of community pharmacy. Upon qualification and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration, they bring:
Enhanced clinical expertise
Improved operational efficiency
Capacity to support expanded patient care services
This initiative is a chance to future-proof your workforce while accessing significant funding and support.
Get in Touch
Reach out to our dedicated team to discuss your workforce needs, application support, funding guidance and future webinar support sessions.