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226201 - Pharmacist

Prepares and dispenses drugs according to doctors' prescriptions. Dispenses or prepares drugs according to established formulas, also checks prescriptions to ensure dosages are not exceeded, explains to patients how to take drugs, advises on usage with other drugs, consults on other, non-prescription drugs.


Main activities

* ensures that drugs are properly prepared and of high quality;
* helps patients choose the right drugs and provides information about dosage, instructions for use and possible side effects;
* collaborates with doctors and other health care professionals, ensures patient welfare;
* conducts pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapy research and consults;
* manages drug warehouses and ensures their safety and effectiveness.

Characteristic competences

* provide information about drugs and their usage;
* write drug prescriptions and prepare drugs;
* perform pharmacotherapy research and consultations;
* provide information about drug dosage;
* collaborate with other health care professionals.

Versija: 2023
Pagrindinės grupės kodas: 2
Sub-major groups code: 22
Minor group code: 226
Unit group code: 2262