£7,800
Average salary at age 20
£22,880
Average Salary
38
Average hours per week
Description
Pharmacy and other dispensing assistants work under the supervision of pharmacists or other relevant health professionals to dispense drugs and medicines, issue pre-packaged prescriptions, sell over-the-counter medication, dispense spectacles and contact lenses and other related products.Main Tasks
- Checks received prescriptions for legality and accuracy and confirms patients’ or customers’ details;
- Maintains records of prescriptions received and drugs issued;
- Checks stock levels, rotates stock, orders new stock from supplying companies and ensures that products are stored appropriately;
- Arranges displays of merchandise;
- Relays information to customers under the direction of pharmacist or other health professional;
- Carries out sales transaction, wraps and packages goods.
Qualifications
Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is typically received on-the-job, supplemented by study towards vocational qualifications. NVQs/ SVQs are available in relevant areas and at various levels, and apprenticeships may be available.UK Prospects
89300
Workforce Size
4.89%
Predicted decline 2025 - 2035
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