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Pharmacists apply pharmaceutical concepts and theories by
preparing and dispensing or selling medicaments and drugs.
Tasks include -
(a) preparing and directing the preparation of medicaments
according to prescriptions of medical, dental and
veterinary practitioners, or established formulae;
(b) checking prescriptions to ensure that recommended dosages
are not exceeded, and that instructions are understood by
patient - or person administering the medicament - and
advising on possible drug incompatibility;
(c) dispensing medicaments and drugs in hospitals or selling
them in pharmacies;
(d) maintaining records, especially of narcotics, poisons and
habit-forming drugs issued;
(e) testing drugs to determine identity, purity and strength;
(f) participating in the development of controls and
regulations;
(g) preparing scientific papers and reports;
(h) performing related tasks;
(i) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Pharmacist
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Chemist, pharmaceutical - 2113
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