Pharmacist in public pharmacy

How much does an Pharmacist in public pharmacy earn

A Pharmacist in public pharmacy earns between $2.242 and $14.993 per month, with an average monthly salary of $5.135 and a median salary of $3.637 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 194 professionals hired and dismissed by the period from 06/2021 to 05/2022 (last year).

Salary ranges for the Pharmacist in public pharmacy
	Monthly Salary	Annual Salary	Salary Per Week	Hourly Salary
Average wage	5.135	61.626	1.284	27
1º Quartile	2.242	26.907	561	12
Median Salary	3.637	43.646	909	19
3º Quartile	11.434	137.210	2.859	60
Higher Salary	14.993	179.914	3.748	78

Professional job categories

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

Related Positions:

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 public pharmacy

Pharmaceuticals must:

perform technical-scientific research;

manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceutical products;

produce in industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;

act in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;

provide pharmaceutical services;

perform analysis (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);

manage storage, distribution and transport of pharmaceuticals;

coordinate pharmaceutical assistance policy;

perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physicochemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);

produce on an industrial and masterful scale pharmaceutical products;

produce pharmaceutical products on an industrial and masterful scale;

acting in the regulation and inspection of pharmaceutical establishments, products and services;

manage pharmaceutical establishments;

control quality of pharmaceutical products and services;

develop pharmaceutical products and services;

perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);

dispense pharmaceutical products and services;

perform analyzes (clinical, toxicological, physical-chemical, biological, microbiological and bromatological);

demonstrate personal skills;

dispensing pharmaceutical products and services;

Activities

supervise the production process;

evaluate conformity of products and equipment;

develop standard operating procedure;

coordinate pharmaceutical assistance actions;

develop forms and technical standards;

work as a team;

supervise production process;

show leadership ability;

establish criteria and dispensing systems;

participate in the elaboration of drug policies;

structuring protocol;

define quality indicators;

demonstrate analytical technical ability;

perform acupuncture services;

implement pharmaceutical service policy;

participate in health policy actions;

demonstrate manual dexterity;

analyze results;

demonstrate organizational skills;

participate in the promotion of the rational use of medication;

monitor processes;

suggest process change;

indicate food, cosmetics and health products;

assemble a team;

work with biosafety;

define technical specifications of raw material, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;

perform small dressings;

perform pharmaceutical consultation;

interact with prescriber and health team;

overcoming adverse situations;

evaluate compliance of physical facilities (certify area);

participate in clinical research;

participate in the preparation of medication use protocol;

issue a report of analysis results;

interacting with prescriber and health team;

guide the collection of samples;

program masterful process;

perform a product stability study;

evaluate prescription;

validate products, processes, areas and equipment;

implement drug surveillance actions;

perform phytotherapy services;

study research feasibility;

select suppliers;

institute inspection rules;

collect samples;

perform post-marketing surveillance on pharmaceutical products;

participate in epidemiological surveillance actions;

diagnose areas of interest;

participate in the licensing of pharmaceutical establishments;

notify deviations in the quality of products and services ;

schedule industrial production;

develop analytical and bioanalytical method;

perform product stability study;

participate in the elaboration of the pharmaceutical service policy;

perform home visits;

produce inputs and raw materials;

perform critical analysis of the results;

disclose pharmaceutical products and services;

participate in the elaboration of treatment protocols;

demonstrate credibility;

guiding patients, caregivers and clients;

manage inventory;

operate equipment;

acquire raw materials, materials and equipment;

elaborate drug lists;

demonstrate communication skills;

fraction products;

pack products;

demonstrate empathy;

determine industrial production procedures;

indicate over-the-counter medicines;

coordinate drug and toxicological information centers;

check body temperature;

apply injectables;

elaborate projects;

collect data;

identify adverse reactions and drug interactions;

define technical specifications for raw materials, packaging, materials, equipment and facilities;

participate in the registration of pharmaceutical products;

specify storage conditions;

capture resources;

issuing a report of analysis results;

manage human, financial and material resources;

develop medication lists;

participate in a research ethics committee/commission;

develop standard formula;

develop production methods and procedures;

participate in the investigation of complaints;

issue reports, opinions and reports;

participate in health promotion and disease prevention actions;

prepare reagents, equipment and glassware;

perform waste management;

schedule masterful process;

manipulate medicines;

perform pharmacotherapeutic follow-up;

check biochemical parameters;

inspecting establishments, products and services;

work as a team;

make decisions;

guidance in compliance with the rules;

capture resources;

correct procedures;

check blood pressure;

prepare samples;

issue report of analysis results;

perform analysis;

drill earlobe;

provide technical information for product registration;

determine product disposal;

participate in the development of treatment protocols;

validate method of analysis;

determine handling procedures;

participate in technical committees;

provide advice and consultancy;

define packaging specifications;

supervise filling, packaging and packaging;

write official books and balance sheets of controlled products;

demonstrate technical analytical ability;

check official balances of controlled products;

coordinate pharmaceutical assistance programs;

disseminate pharmaceutical products and services;

establish product expiration date;

demonstrate creativity;

demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail;

participate in the discussion of public health policies;

provide inhalation therapy services;

manage documentation;

issuing inspection rules;

choose a method of analyze;

plan pharmaceutical assistance actions;

analyze quality indicators;

qualify suppliers;

prove product origin;

handle food and cosmetics;

define distribution logistics;

choose medicines, immunobiologicals, cosmetics, food and health products;

pack products;

cultivate microorganisms;

Sectors that hire Pharmacist in public pharmacy the most in the job market

temporary labor lease
general public administration
pharmaceuticals retail trade, without formula handling
manufacture of allopathic medicines for human use
health management support activities
wholesale of medicines and drugs for human use
activities of associations for the defense of social rights
hospital care activities
other human health care activities
outpatient medical activity with resources for performing complementary exams

Pharmacist in public pharmacy - Career description, activities, functions and salary