Some work in the pharmaceutical industry, academic and government institutions, the public service or the armed services.
Community pharmacists have a wide range of responsibilities.
Hospital pharmacists, in addition to the supply and control of medication within hospitals, also provide a wide range of special services, such as drug information, sterile medicines, radio-pharmacy, oncological, ward pharmacy and clinical services. They work closely with other health professionals to optimise drug therapy and patient care management. The industrial pharmacist's work involves the manufacture and distribution of drugs and medicinal products. This includes quality control, product development, formulation, production, management, research and technical sales including medical detailing. Industrial pharmacists need to be registered only if they distribute drugs and medicines to the public, although some organisations may only employ those who are eligible for registration.