How to become a Pharmacist in South Africa

If you are reliable, organised and have an interest in medicine, choosing a career as a pharmacist might be a great option for you. From taking a look at the average pharmacist salary to courses and training, the Job Mail team delves a little deeper into what it takes to become a pharmacist in South Africa. If you are already qualified, be sure to browse through the pharmacist jobs advertised on Job Mail.

With great pharmacy courses, training and qualification programmes available in South Africa, there are a number of study opportunities to choose from. To gain entrance to training courses and programmes, subjects that are required include Mathematics and Computer Literacy.

There are educational institutes across South Africa where you can complete a pharmacy course. Once you are qualified you can search for relevant vacancies. From reading prescriptions to offering health advice, there are plenty of responsibilities that come with this role.

The Job Description of a Pharmacist

Pharmacists are responsible for preparing and dispensing medicine to individuals. They connect pharmaceutical companies to doctors. According to PayScale the average annual pharmacist salary is R396 790. Pharmacy and people management training are associated with higher pay for this role. Hospital pharmacy capabilities are also associated with bigger financial rewards.

A pharmacist is responsible for understanding prescriptions that have been written by a medical practitioner. They read the prescription and ensure that the medicine is dispensed accurately according to the doctor’s specifications. They review the combination of medicines that they are dispensing to an individual to make sure that it is safe.

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