Pharmacists employed in Portugal 2002-2021
The number of pharmacists in Portugal increased by 305 pharmacists (+3.11 percent) in 2021 in comparison to the previous year. With 10,120 pharmacists, the number of pharmacists thereby reached its highest value in the observed period.
A pharmacist is a health professional who is responsible for the supply and distribution of medicine, most of all prescription drugs. Within a pharmacist's responsibilities are also quality control of medicines and advising patients. Pharmacists usually work at community pharmacies or hospital pharmacies. However, pharmacists may also work within the pharmaceutical industry in production or sales, or in specific institutions like prisons, universities, military organizations, etc.
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A pharmacist is a health professional who is responsible for the supply and distribution of medicine, most of all prescription drugs. Within a pharmacist's responsibilities are also quality control of medicines and advising patients. Pharmacists usually work at community pharmacies or hospital pharmacies. However, pharmacists may also work within the pharmaceutical industry in production or sales, or in specific institutions like prisons, universities, military organizations, etc.
Find more key insights for the number of pharmacists in countries like Denmark and Luxembourg.
