Retail Pharmacist
OSCA 263431·ANZSCO 251513
22,500
36.8%
62%
36 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Graduate Certificate in Pharmacist Prescribing.
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About this career
Dispenses prescribed pharmaceuticals to the public, educates customers on health promotion, disease prevention and the proper use of medicines, and sells non-prescription medicines and related goods in a community pharmacy.
What they typically do
- Reviews prescriptions and patients' medicine histories to ensure optimal dosage, methods of administration and drug compatibility before dispensing
- Prepares or supervises the preparation and labelling of liquid medicines, topical medicines and other medications to fill prescriptions
- Provides guidance to patients on medications, drug incompatibility, contraindications and lifestyle measures to prevent and assist with management of medication and medical conditions
- Supplies non-prescription medicines, and diagnostic and therapeutic aids
- Maintains records of the supply of prescription medicines, controlled drugs and other restricted substances
- Advises prescribers on therapeutic suitability, drug incompatibility and contraindications of medicines
- Stores and preserves vaccines, serums and other drugs subject to deterioration
- Prescribes and administers medications and treatments within the scope of pharmacy practice compounds, and manufactures medicines when preparations are not available
- Supervises and coordinates the work of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns and pharmacy sales assistants
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Retail Pharmacist.
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Graduate Certificate in Pharmacist Prescribing
11404NAT · AQF 8 · 1 providers