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Pharmacist
Dispenses medications and provides health advice to patients in a pharmacy.
Science
NSQF Level 6
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At a glance
Salary range in India
₹3.0L – ₹8.0L/year (sourced)
Market demand
growing
Low
Very High
Minimum qualification
12th
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote
Your pathway into Pharmacist
1
Step 1
12th → Training/Diploma → Pharmacist
Skills you'll need
patient care
Core skill
anatomy
Core skill
medical terminology
Core skill
empathy
Core skill
Salary breakdown in India
Junior (0–2 yrs)
Entry Level
Mid (2–5 yrs)
Mid Level
Senior (5–8 yrs)
₹3.0L – ₹8.0L/year (sourced)
Lead / Head
Upper Range
What does a Pharmacist actually do?
Dispenses medications and provides health advice to patients in a pharmacy.