Medicines for self-medication

Description

Medication which can be self-administered by individuals for psychological or physical problems. This type is sold in supermarkets and drugstores and does not require a doctors prescription. This medication mostly treats common health issues.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 5 occupations
  • Optional in 0 occupations
  • Total: 5 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 1 (Managers)

Essential for

  • Medical goods shop manager
    Medical goods shop managers are responsible for activities and staff in specialised shops. €‹They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets and order supplie…
  • Pharmacy technician
    Pharmacy technicians, under the supervision of a pharmacist, check incoming goods, control stock, handle and store pharmaceuticals properly. Where permitted by national rules, they…
  • Supermarket manager
    Supermarket managers are responsible for activities and staff in a supermarket. Other titles The following job titles also refer to supermarket manager: discount supermarket manage…
  • Pharmacy assistant
    Pharmacy assistants perform general duties, such as stock management, serving at the cash desk, or performing administrative duties. They deal with the inventory within the pharmac…
  • Drugstore manager
    Drugstore managers are responsible for activities and staff in drugstores that sell items such as magazines, household products, medicines, cosmetics, candy or refreshments. €‹They…

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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