Pharmacist jobs in Nepal: qualifications, licence and career options
How to become a pharmacist or pharmacy assistant in Nepal, the Nepal Pharmacy Council registration, where pharmacists work, how to apply and how to grow.
3 October 20263 min read
Pharmacists make sure patients get the right medicine, in the right dose, with the right advice. In Nepal they work in hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies and regulatory work. On Alwass, hospital employers list pharmacist positions.
Qualifications in Nepal
Diploma in Pharmacy. A three-year course for pharmacy assistants.
B.Pharm. A four-year degree for pharmacists.
M.Pharm. For research, teaching, industry and senior roles.
You must register with the Nepal Pharmacy Council to work in the profession. A retail pharmacy also needs a licence from the Department of Drug Administration and a registered professional in charge.
What does a pharmacist do?
Checks prescriptions and dispenses medicines correctly.