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Pharmaceutical technical assistants in the pharmacy

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Countries with evidence
DE, CH
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82
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141
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Overview

Pharmaceutical technical assistants prepare compounded medicines such as ointments, capsules and teas in the pharmacy. In the pharmacy laboratory they test active ingredients, among other things. Under the supervision of pharmacists they dispense medicines and advise patients. They contribute to pharmacy operations and quality assurance and work with electronic data processing. Besides community pharmacies they work in hospital pharmacies, industry, universities and public authorities.

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Profession by country

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Germany
 
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Austria
 
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Switzerland
 

Fields of use and typical tasks

Apotheke

Evidence from: DE, CH

  • Dispensing medicines at the counter
  • Check prescriptions for plausibility and consult pharmacists in case of doubt
  • Advise on correct use and, in self-medication, clarify whether a doctor's visit is needed
  • Preparing compounded medicines such as ointments and creams with a manufacturing record, frequent preparations as stock batches
  • Testing delivered starting materials for identity and quality
  • Blood pressure, blood glucose and blood lipid measurements

Specializations

Devices and systems they use

Who they work with

  • Pharmacists
  • Pharmaceutical commercial employees (PKA)

Frequently asked questions

Who dispenses medicines and advises on them in the pharmacy?

Besides pharmacists, PTAs dispense and advise under the pharmacists' supervision.

Do PTAs prepare medicines themselves?

Yes, they prepare compounded medicines such as ointments, capsules and teas.

Who handles purchasing and stock?

Within the pharmacy team this is done by the PKAs.

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