Skill

dispense medicines

Review and dispense medicines and validate prescriptions ensuring that they are authentic, correctly interpreted and in line with legal requirements, selecting the correct medicine, strength and pharmaceutical form in accordance with the prescription, package and label of medicines.

Alternative Names

review and dispense medicineshand out prescribed medicinesdistribute medicinesdispense medicinedispense medication

Essential for these occupations

dispense medicines is listed as an essential skill for 2 occupation(s).

Optional for these occupations

dispense medicines is a useful but optional skill for 1 occupation(s).

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Quick Facts

TypeSkill
ClassificationESCO
DigitalNo
GreenNo
Essential for2 occupations
Optional for1 occupations
Total occupations3
Alt names5

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