The number of pharmacists in Sweden decreased by 218 pharmacists (-2.67 percent) in 2020 in comparison to the previous year. Nevertheless, the last two years recorded a significant higher number of pharmacists than the preceding years. 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.
Number of pharmacists employed in Sweden from 2001 to 2020
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OECD. (November 14, 2023). Number of pharmacists employed in Sweden from 2001 to 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/550979/pharmacists-employment-in-sweden/
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