Pharmacist’s Salary in Ghana: See What They Earn (2023)

What comes to your mind when you see a pharmacist? Do you want to know how much they earn right here in Ghana? Well, this article is written with you in mind.

There are several professional occupations in the health-care sector with high pay salary, pharmacists are among the top salary earners. Ghana’s health-care sector is still in a developing phase. No health-care sector can function properly without the pharmacists, they are indispensable.

The pharmacists are responsible for administering and prescribing of drugs and other medications to patients or physicians.

Pharmacist’s Salary in Ghana

Before we begin discussing the other pieces of information in this post, let’s discuss how much pharmacists earn in Ghana. Pharmacists are also known as pharmacy managers in Ghana. The average salary of pharmacists in Ghana each month is about 7,585 GHS.

This amount includes transport and housing among other benefits. The salaries may vary drastically depending on skills, experience, location, and sometimes, gender.

It is on record that more than 50 percent of the pharmacists in Ghana earn below the average amount above. The lowest salary for pharmacists is about 3,110 GHS and the highest is about 11,681 GHS every month.

Here is a list of similar jobs and their salaries:

Assistant Pharmacist	4,134 GHS
Assistant Pharmacy Director	7,553 GHS
Associate Medical Affairs Director	7,298 GHS
Bioinformatics Scientist	6,891 GHS
Bioinformatics Technician	4,535 GHS
Biological Scientist	7,263 GHS
Biological Technician	4,315 GHS
Biomedical Engineer	4,034 GHS
Biomedical Engineering Director	5,764 GHS
Biostatistician	5,311 GHS
Biotechnologist	4,686 GHS
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager	4,333 GHS
Chemical Process Technician	4,135 GHS
Clinical Consultant	4,823 GHS
Clinical Data Manager	5,653 GHS
Clinical Data Specialist	4,821 GHS
Clinical Operations Manager	5,706 GHS
Clinical Pharmacist	5,394 GHS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist	6,046 GHS
Clinical Programmer	3,355 GHS
Clinical Project Manager	4,882 GHS
Clinical Research Associate	4,766 GHS
Clinical Research Manager	6,112 GHS
Clinical Study Manager	6,178 GHS
Compliance Specialist	5,531 GHS
Cytology Laboratory Technologist	4,381 GHS
Cytotechnologist	4,300 GHS
GCP Auditor	5,045 GHS
Hospital Pharmacy Technician	4,836 GHS
Manufacturing Engineer	4,684 GHS
Medical Affairs Director	6,899 GHS
Medical Representative	3,929 GHS
Medical Science Liaison	5,270 GHS
Molecular and Cellular Biologist	5,622 GHS
Nuclear Pharmacist	666 GHS
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead	8,266 GHS
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager	6,855 GHS
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer	5,322 GHS
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager	5,415 GHS
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor	6,116 GHS
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant	4,316 GHS
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist	4,561 GHS
Pharmaceutical Research Associate	5,458 GHS
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist	6,170 GHS
Pharmaceutical Researcher	7,242 GHS
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager	6,315 GHS
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager	7,110 GHS
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative	3,898 GHS
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager	6,049 GHS
Pharmaceutical Team Leader	5,653 GHS
Pharmaceutical Technologist	4,208 GHS
Pharmacist	5,350 GHS
Pharmacy Aide	4,225 GHS
Pharmacy Stock Controller	3,641 GHS
Pharmacy Technician	3,516 GHS
Records Management Coordinator	3,575 GHS
Shift Encapsulator	3,943 GHS
Staff Pharmacist	5,416 GHS

Who Is a Pharmacist?

A pharmacist is a professional who is licensed to prescribe and dispense drugs. A pharmacist has one core objective which is to prescribe safe and effective usage of drugs and other medication.

A brief history of the pharmaceutical society in Ghana.

On December 19, 1935, the pharmaceutical society in Ghana was founded. The society was formerly known as “Gold Coast Pharmacists and Druggist Union and the Chemist Defense Association.” The Pharmaceutical Society was initiated by some pharmacists led by William Ayiah.

The society was created the help unite pharmacists generally in Ghana. It was also to ensure that there is a high standard of professionalism among pharmacists. The pharmaceutical society also acts as a regulating body for pharmacists.

How to Become a Pharmacist in Ghana

There is this stereotype about pharmacists. Often times, we feel that selling drugs over the counter is all they do. Well, being a licensed pharmacist is more than just selling drugs and medical supplies.

In order to become a licensed pharmacist, one has to undergo proper training. Getting schooled in the university is necessary for exposure to information that will help you to thrive as a pharmacist.

You will be taught about the function of drugs, the biochemical mechanisms, and so much more.

In order to become a licensed pharmacist in Ghana, you must satisfy the following requirements.

A Degree in Pharmacy or a qualification equivalent to a degree that is acceptable in Ghana.
Must be able to speak and write English.
One must undergo internship training at an accredited institute in Ghana.
After the internship, you must undertake and pass the Ghana Pharmacy professional Examination.

Pharmacist’s Salary in Ghana: see what they earn (Roundup)

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