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OCCUPATION RISK PROFILE

Pharmacies & pharmacists

A healthcare-retail profile focused on dispensing activity, stock, premises, staff and service controls.
Published by DIBNI · Last reviewed 30 August 2026 · Editorial standards

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What should a pharmacy describe?

The proposal should distinguish dispensing and retail activity, any additional health services, prescription volumes, stock values and storage, staffing, premises security, delivery arrangements, record keeping and previous incidents or complaints.

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

  • Dispensing, retail and additional services.
  • Turnover and prescription/service volumes.
  • Number of locations and staffing.
  • Stock values and storage requirements.
  • Delivery activity and vehicles.
  • Security, refrigeration and key equipment.
  • Records, complaints and previous incidents.

CONTROLS

Useful evidence can include dispensing checks, stock and temperature controls, access/security procedures, staff competency, record keeping, delivery controls, equipment maintenance and incident/complaint review. Return to Occupations.
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