How to become a pharmacist: Australian careers in pharmacy

Looking forward, job prospects for pharmacists in Australia are predicted to remain very strong over the next five years. 

  • Task Pharmacy Resources

    Looking forward, job prospects for pharmacists in Australia are predicted to remain very strong over the next five years. 

    Tasks:

    • Preparing or dispensing medicines, ointments and tablets
    • Advising patients on taking medication including dosage and side effects
    • Advising on non-prescription medicines, sick room supplies and other products
    • Researching and developing medicines
    • Manage pharmacies or pharmaceutical companies
  • Skills Pharmacy Resources

    Looking forward, job prospects for pharmacists in Australia are predicted to remain very strong over the next five years. 

    Skills/attributes
    • Able to communicate simply and clearly
    • Careful, methodical and detail-oriented
    • Able to work independently
    • Understanding of patient needs and concerns
  • Specialisations Pharmacy Resources

    Looking forward, job prospects for pharmacists in Australia are predicted to remain very strong over the next five years. 

    Community Pharmacist

    Looking forward, job prospects for pharmacists in Australia are predicted to remain very strong over the next five years. 

    Consultant Pharmacist

    As someone who is employed by a hospital or pharmacy, a consultant pharmacist is someone who provides reviews of medication for residential care or ambulatory care patients.

    Government Pharmacist

    A government pharmacist works for a government agency, such as the Australian Army, and is involved in the regulatory control of pharmaceutical and medical products at the state/territory or federal government level.

    Hospital Pharmacist

    This role works within a hospital and helps doctors and nurses chose the most appropriate medicinal treatment for their patients. A hospital pharmacist also monitors medication usage, counsels patients and answers questions, provides drug information and advice to health professionals, conducts clinical trials and prepares products for patient use. 

    Industrial Pharmacist

    Working for pharmaceutical manufacturers, industrial pharmacists are responsible for the development, analysis and testing of new medical compounds and often work closely with doctors and other health professionals to conduct clinical trials of new drugs.

  • Pathways Pharmacy Resources

    Looking forward, job prospects for pharmacists in Australia are predicted to remain very strong over the next five years. 

    Pharmacy Resources

    Looking forward, job prospects for pharmacists in Australia are predicted to remain very strong over the next five years. 

    Pharmacy Resources

    Looking forward, job prospects for pharmacists in Australia are predicted to remain very strong over the next five years. 

    Pharmacy Resources

    Looking forward, job prospects for pharmacists in Australia are predicted to remain very strong over the next five years. 

    Pharmacy Resources

    Looking forward, job prospects for pharmacists in Australia are predicted to remain very strong over the next five years. 

    Pharmacy Resources

    Looking forward, job prospects for pharmacists in Australia are predicted to remain very strong over the next five years. 

    Pharmacy Resources

    Looking forward, job prospects for pharmacists in Australia are predicted to remain very strong over the next five years. 

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