Pharmacist in pharmaceutical care - Salary and Career
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Pharmacist in pharmaceutical care - 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 pharmaceutical care earn

A Pharmacist in pharmaceutical care 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 Pharmacist in pharmaceutical care

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 Pharmacist in pharmaceutical care

Pharmaceuticals must:

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

  • Activities

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


    Sectors that hire Pharmacist in pharmaceutical care 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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