Description
Provide information and advice on medicinal products such as the appropriate use, the adverse reactions and the interactions with other medications.
Alternative labels
offer pharmaceutical advice
advise on medication usage
provide medication useage advice
advise patients on medication usage
provide medication useage information
provide pharmaceutical information
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Provide pharmaceutical advice is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Hospital pharmacist: Hospital pharmacists prepare, dispense and provide medication to patients in hospitals. They collaborate with healthcare personnel such as doctors and nurses to treat patients and also offer advice and information on medications.
Pharmacist: Pharmacists prepare, dispense, and provide prescriptions for, over the counter medication. They offer clinical information on medicines, report suspected adverse reactions, and provide personalised support to patients. Pharmacists formulate and test medications in laboratories, and store, preserve, and distribute them.
Specialist pharmacist: Specialist pharmacists provide specialist services for companies in the pharmacy industry and in hospital pharmacies.  The role of the specialist pharmacist varies throughout Europe, subject to national rules and training.
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Optional skill
Provide pharmaceutical advice is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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 dispense medication and provide advice on their appropriate use.
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 pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist.
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