2382-11 Hospital Pharmacist

Prepares and dispenses pharmaceuticals, drugs and medicines in hospital pharmacies.

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

Tasks Include:

• reviews prescriptions to ensure that correct doses have been prescribed, and that the substances prescribed are compatible
• prepares or supervises the preparation of liquid medicines, ointments, powders, tablets and other medications
• compounds prescribed medicines, packages and labels them, and issues them in accordance with strict control procedures
• maintains stocks and orders supplies of drugs and medicines and maintains inventories of pharmaceuticals
• maintains control records of narcotics, poisons and habit forming drugs
• stores and preserves vaccines, serums and other drugs
• provides advice and information on the use and effects of medications
• advises medical practitioners on drug incompatibility and contra-indications
• may supervise others and manage the pharmacy as a business