Pharmacists

Pharmacists work in most parts of Australia. They work primarily in Retail Trade; Healthcare and Social Assistance; and Manufacturing industries. In recent years, Demands for pharmacists in regional areas have grown strongly recently and the trend is expected to continue in the future.

Minimum requirements for Pharmacists include bachelor’s degree, relevant work experience, and registration. 

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Hospital Pharmacist

ANZSCO ID 251511

Job Description

Hospital pharmacists purchase and perform quality testing of medicines. They also advise patients on medication administration and dosages.

Specialisation

• Pharmaceutical Officer (Army)

Industrial Pharmacist

ANZSCO ID 251512

Job Description

Industrial pharmacists research drug compounds and develop new medications based on research. They test medications for efficiency and safety, oversee the production process to ensure medications are produced accurately, and they engage marketing and promoting new drugs to consumers, hospitals, and doctors' offices.

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Retail Pharmacist

ANZSCO ID 251513

Job Description

Retail pharmacists give general healthcare advice and supply medication to the public. A retail pharmacist works in a retail setting.