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pharmacist
Description
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
pharmacologist
pharmacology practitioner
pharmacy practitioner
practitioner of pharmacology
practitioner of pharmacy
retail pharmacist
Relationships
Essential Skills and Competences
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
Concept URI
Status
released