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Chemist- Retail Pharmacy

NQR Code:QG-5-LS-04426-2025-V2-LSSSDC

  • Old Code: QG-5-LS-04426-2025-V2-LSSSDC

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About this Qualification

Job Description

Chemist - Retail Pharmacy is responsible for supporting pharmacy operations by ensuring valid prescription processing, accurate order fulfilment, and effective customer interaction in compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves managing sales transactions, maintaining proper drug storage with cold chain and expiry monitoring, and handling inventory efficiently. The job holder is also expected to uphold the pharmacy 's professional image, promote responsible use of medicines, and contribute to pharmacovigilance and safe handling of controlled substances, while understanding the basics of retail operations within the Life Sciences industry.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
Pursuing 2nd Year of 2 year diploma after 12th None No Experience None

Progression Pathway

  • Not Available

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Introduction to life Sciences Sector and basics of Retail Pharmacy LFS/N0674 , v1 Mandatory 30 1.00 5
Perform Inventory Management and Replenishment in a Retail Pharmacy LFS/N0661, v2 Mandatory 90 3.00 5
Maintain Regulatory-Compliant Drug Storage Through Systematic Layout Planning, Expiry Management, and Cold Chain Monitoring LFS/N0668, v2.0 Mandatory 60 2.00 5
Ensure Valid Prescription Processing, Customer Need Assessment, and Accurate Order Fulfilment as per Regulatory Standards LFS/N0664,V2 Mandatory 90 3.00 5
Processing the sales transactions in cash or credit at point of sale LFS/N0660, v2.0 Mandatory 90 3.00 5
Perform Pharmacovigilance, Promote Responsible Antibiotic Use, and Ensure Safe Handling of Controlled Substances LFS/N0666, v2.0 Mandatory 60 2.00 5
Comply EHS Rules and Sanitization Protocol at Retail Pharmacy in Compliance with Good Storage Area Practices LFS/N0675, v1.0 Mandatory 30 1.00 5
Employability Skills (60 Hours) DGT/VSQ/N0102 Mandatory 60 2.00 4