# Occupation profile — pharmacy technician

- **ESCO URI:** http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7b74626d-b487-48a1-9e80-47faf9928210
- **ESCO code:** 2262.2
- **ISCO-08 group:** 2262 — Pharmacists
- **O*NET-SOC:** 29-2052.00 — Pharmacy Technicians (match: exactMatch)

## Description (ESCO)

Pharmacy technicians, under the supervision of a pharmacist, check incoming goods, control stock, handle and store pharmaceuticals properly. Where permitted by national rules, they dispense medication and provide advice on their appropriate use.

## Definition

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## Alternative labels

- technologist in pharmaceuticals
- technologist in pharmacy
- pharmacy technologist
- pharmaceutical technician
- pharmaceutical technologist
- pharmacy technical assistant
- technical assistant in pharmacy
- technician in pharmacy
- technician in pharmaceuticals