Hierarchy view
pharmacist
Description
Code
2262.1
Description
Pharmacists prepare, dispense, and provide prescriptions for, over the counter medication. They offer clinical information on medicines, report suspected adverse reactions, and provide personalised support to patients. Pharmacists formulate and test medications in laboratories, and store, preserve, and distribute them.
Scope note
Includes people performing local or national public health campaigns.
Alternative Labels
dispensing chemist
pharmacist
pharmacologist
pharmacology practitioner
pharmacy practitioner
practitioner of pharmacology
practitioner of pharmacy
retail pharmacist
Regulatory Aspect
This occupation is covered by the Directive 2005/36/EC (and its amendments) on the recognition of professional qualifications. Further information on free movement of professionals. To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
Concept URI
Status
released