Manipulation pharmacist - Salary and Career
Pharmaceuticals

Manipulation pharmacist - Career description, activities, functions and salary

They carry out specific actions for dispensing pharmaceutical products and services. They can produce these products and services on a masterful, industrial scale. They also carry out quality control actions for pharmaceutical products and services, managing the storage, distribution and transport of these products. They develop pharmaceutical products and services, can coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policies and act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services. They perform clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological analyses. They may conduct research on the effects of drugs and other substances on organs, tissues and vital functions of humans and animals.

How much does an Manipulation pharmacist earn

A Manipulation pharmacist earns between $2.225 and $6.675 per month, with an average monthly salary of $3.562 and a median salary of $3.465 according to an Averwage.com salary survey along with to data of professionals hired and fired by companies in the labor market.

Our research is based on the salaries of 96.596 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).


Salary ranges for the Manipulation pharmacist

Monthly Salary Annual Salary Salary Per Week Hourly Salary
Average wage 3.562 42.746 891 18
1º Quartile 2.225 26.700 556 11
Median Salary 3.465 41.580 866 17
3º Quartile 5.090 61.085 1.273 26
Higher Salary 6.675 80.096 1.669 33


Professional job categories

  • Science and arts professionals
    • professionals of biological sciences, health
      • medical professionals, health
        • pharmaceuticals

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Main workplaces

Pharmaceuticals they work in public or private institutions, in pharmacies and drug distribution networks, in the pharmaceutical and related products industries, in the food and cosmetics industries, among others. Most work with a formal contract, but can also work on their own or as an employer.


What does it take to work in the field of Pharmaceuticals

The exercise of the profession of Pharmaceuticals requires a degree in Pharmacy. Currently, the training is unique, replacing the two previous training courses: pharmacy and biochemistry.


Functions and activities of Manipulation pharmacist

Pharmaceuticals must:

  • produce on an industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;
  • manage pharmaceutical establishments;
  • produce pharmaceutical products on an industrial and masterful scale;
  • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policy;
  • dispensing pharmaceutical products and services;
  • act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • acting in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;
  • control quality of pharmaceutical products and services;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • dispense pharmaceutical products and services;
  • provide pharmaceutical services;
  • manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceuticals;
  • perform analysis (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • develop pharmaceutical products and services;
  • manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceutical products;
  • demonstrate personal skills;
  • perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physicochemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);
  • perform technical-scientific research;
  • produce in industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;

  • Activities

    • perform waste management;
    • check blood pressure;
    • check official balances of controlled products;
    • issue a report of analysis results;
    • program masterful process;
    • develop standard operating procedure;
    • manage inventory;
    • implement drug surveillance actions;
    • work as a team;
    • correct procedures;
    • perform acupuncture services;
    • develop medication lists;
    • perform product stability study;
    • suggest process change;
    • participate in the investigation of complaints;
    • supervise filling, packaging and packaging;
    • provide technical information for product registration;
    • indicate food, cosmetics and health products;
    • issue reports, opinions and reports;
    • manage human, financial and material resources;
    • work with biosafety;
    • implement pharmaceutical service policy;
    • diagnose areas of interest;
    • validate products, processes, areas and equipment;
    • participate in the preparation of medication use protocol;
    • supervise the production process;
    • participate in the licensing of pharmaceutical establishments;
    • work as a team;
    • determine industrial production procedures;
    • inspecting establishments, products and services;
    • choose a method of analyze;
    • establish criteria and dispensing systems;
    • develop forms and technical standards;
    • participate in a research ethics committee/commission;
    • disseminate pharmaceutical products and services;
    • analyze quality indicators;
    • define technical specifications of raw material, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;
    • cultivate microorganisms;
    • participate in health promotion and disease prevention actions;
    • perform a product stability study;
    • check biochemical parameters;
    • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance programs;
    • participate in the promotion of the rational use of medication;
    • overcoming adverse situations;
    • participate in the registration of pharmaceutical products;
    • demonstrate creativity;
    • assemble a team;
    • demonstrate credibility;
    • demonstrate manual dexterity;
    • coordinate drug and toxicological information centers;
    • define distribution logistics;
    • establish product expiration date;
    • issuing a report of analysis results;
    • register data in medical records;
    • collect data;
    • plan pharmaceutical assistance actions;
    • interacting with prescriber and health team;
    • develop standard formula;
    • participate in the discussion of public health policies;
    • evaluate prescription;
    • check body temperature;
    • determine product disposal;
    • coordinate pharmaceutical assistance actions;
    • structuring protocol;
    • select suppliers;
    • provide inhalation therapy services;
    • apply injectables;
    • evaluate compliance of physical facilities (certify area);
    • collect samples;
    • indicate over-the-counter medicines;
    • perform pharmaceutical consultation;
    • operate equipment;
    • manipulate medicines;
    • perform post-marketing surveillance on pharmaceutical products;
    • participate in technical committees;
    • fraction products;
    • handle food and cosmetics;
    • participate in the development of treatment protocols;
    • institute inspection rules;
    • write official books and balance sheets of controlled products;
    • demonstrate communication skills;
    • pack products;
    • choose medicines, immunobiologicals, cosmetics, food and health products;
    • develop production methods and procedures;
    • manage documentation;
    • perform home visits;
    • determine handling procedures;
    • elaborate drug lists;
    • study research feasibility;
    • perform pharmacotherapeutic follow-up;
    • perform small dressings;
    • analyze results;
    • participate in the elaboration of drug policies;
    • schedule masterful process;
    • demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail;
    • issuing inspection rules;
    • interact with prescriber and health team;
    • prepare samples;
    • schedule industrial production;
    • identify adverse reactions and drug interactions;
    • guiding patients, caregivers and clients;
    • define technical specifications for raw materials, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;
    • develop analytical and bioanalytical method;
    • participate in epidemiological surveillance actions;
    • monitor processes;
    • evaluate conformity of products and equipment;
    • drill earlobe;
    • participate in health policy actions;
    • elaborate projects;
    • qualify suppliers;
    • perform analysis;
    • demonstrate analytical technical ability;
    • make decisions;
    • show leadership ability;
    • issue report of analysis results;
    • demonstrate organizational skills;
    • validate method of analysis;
    • define quality indicators;
    • guide the collection of samples;
    • demonstrate empathy;
    • notify deviations in the quality of products and services ;
    • participate in clinical research;
    • acquire raw materials, materials and equipment;
    • participate in the elaboration of treatment protocols;
    • participate in the elaboration of the pharmaceutical service policy;
    • produce inputs and raw materials;
    • provide advice and consultancy;
    • perform phytotherapy services;
    • pack products;
    • disclose pharmaceutical products and services;
    • perform critical analysis of the results;
    • demonstrate technical analytical ability;
    • capture resources;
    • prepare reagents, equipment and glassware;
    • capture resources;
    • specify storage conditions;
    • guidance in compliance with the rules;
    • prove product origin;
    • supervise production process;
    • define packaging specifications;


    Sectors that hire Manipulation pharmacist the most in the job market

    • pharmaceuticals retail trade, without formula handling
    • hospital care activities
    • pharmaceuticals retail trade, with formula manipulation
    • service activities in emergency room and hospital units for emergency care
    • wholesale of medicines and drugs for human use
    • health management support activities
    • manufacture of allopathic medicines for human use
    • temporary labor lease
    • activities of associations for the defense of social rights
    • wholesale of instruments and materials for medical, surgical, hospital and laboratory use




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