What does a Pharmacist do?
- Dispenses medicines against a prescription
- Explains dosage and interactions to the patient
- Monitors drug quality and storage
- Manages stock and keeps records
Which skills do you need?
PharmacologyChemistry basicsDrug interactionsAttention to detailPatient communicationEthicsResponsibility
How to become a Pharmacist?
- 1Bachelor's: pharmacy
- 2Practice: a placement at a pharmacy or lab + licence
- 3Junior pharmacist: work at a pharmacy, hospital or manufacturer
What is the work environment like?
A pharmacy or a lab: the counter, the stock and working with people. The work runs on rules and precision — mistakes are costly.