Pharmacist at customs - Salary and Career
Pharmaceuticals

Pharmacist at customs - 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 Pharmacist at customs earn

A Pharmacist at customs earns between $3.016 and $14.159 per month, with an average monthly salary of $6.016 and a median salary of $5.000 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 1.640 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).


Salary ranges for the Pharmacist at customs

Monthly Salary Annual Salary Salary Per Week Hourly Salary
Average wage 6.016 72.195 1.504 30
1º Quartile 3.016 36.187 754 15
Median Salary 5.000 60.000 1.250 25
3º Quartile 10.798 129.578 2.700 54
Higher Salary 14.159 169.907 3.540 70


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 Pharmacist at customs

Pharmaceuticals must:

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

  • Activities

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


    Sectors that hire Pharmacist at customs the most in the job market

    • manufacture of allopathic medicines for human use
    • wholesale of medicines and drugs for human use
    • trade representatives and trade agents for medicines, cosmetics and perfumery products
    • manufacture of medicines for veterinary use
    • road transport of cargo, except dangerous goods and removals, intercity, interstate and international
    • temporary labor lease
    • experimental research and development in physical and natural sciences
    • tests and technical analysis
    • combined office and administrative support services
    • manufacture of cosmetics, perfumery and personal hygiene products




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