Pharmacist in drug toxicology - Salary and Career
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Pharmacist in drug toxicology - 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 in drug toxicology earn

A Pharmacist in drug toxicology earns between $1.834 and $18.861 per month, with an average monthly salary of $7.095 and a median salary of $8.332 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 11 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).


Salary ranges for the Pharmacist in drug toxicology

Monthly Salary Annual Salary Salary Per Week Hourly Salary
Average wage 7.095 85.140 1.774 34
1º Quartile 1.834 22.012 459 9
Median Salary 8.332 99.984 2.083 40
3º Quartile 14.385 172.614 3.596 69
Higher Salary 18.861 226.337 4.715 90


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 in drug toxicology

Pharmaceuticals must:

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

  • Activities

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


    Sectors that hire Pharmacist in drug toxicology the most in the job market

    • manufacture of allopathic medicines for human use
    • business management consulting activities
    • retailer of household sanitizing products
    • manufacture of industrial gases
    • wholesale of medicines and drugs for veterinary use
    • service activities in emergency room and hospital units for emergency care
    • clinical laboratories
    • wholesale of goods in general, without predominance of food or agricultural inputs
    • wholesale of medicines and drugs for human use




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