Occupation Description

Compounds and dispenses prescribed pharmaceuticals in retail outlets and sells non-prescription medicines and related goods.

Skill Level: -
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification and a one year traineeship. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include: -

• prepares or supervises the preparation of liquid medicines, ointments, powders, tablets and other medications
• check prescriptions for correct dosage and for drug interactions and incompatibilities
• compounds prescribed medicines, and packages and labels them
• stores and preserves vaccines, serums and other drugs subject to deterioration
• dispenses medical and surgical products as prescribed
• records prescriptions dispensed, and the issue of poisons, narcotics and other restricted drugs
• provides advice and information on the use and effects of medications
• sells non-prescription drugs, sick-room suppliers, toiletries cosmetics and related products