Salary guide
Pharmacist
- Average salary
- £32,000 – £50,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- The UK has over 14,000 community pharmacies
Other names this job is known by
- Chemist
- Dispensing Pharmacist
Key responsibilities
- Dispense medication and advise patients
- Check prescriptions for accuracy and safety
- Manage stock and order supplies
- Supervise pharmacy staff
- Provide health advice and vaccinations
- Maintain patient records
- Ensure compliance with regulations
- Stay updated on medicines and treatments
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in pharmacy (GPhC-accredited)
- Pre-registration year
- Registration with the GPhC
- Clinical experience
- Communication and professionalism
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Manager
- Specialist Pharmacist
- Academic roles
How to get the job
- Study chemistry and biology at school
- Complete a GPhC-accredited degree in pharmacy
- Undertake a pre-registration year
- Register with the GPhC
- Apply for NHS or private sector roles
- Progress with further training and specialisation
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