India
Pharmacist Salary in Kolkata, West Bengal
₹177K
20% Low Band Avg
INR ₹229K
Average
₹285K
80% High Band Avg
- Bonus: 10K
Salaries based on experience level
The Average Entry Level salary of Pharmacist in Kolkata, West Bengal is INR ₹219K/yr, this salary increases 2% to ₹224K/yr when reach Mid Level Career.
From Mid to Senior Level the average salary increases 30% from ₹224K/yr to ₹291K/yr.
Salary Compared to India National Average Salary
- Pharmacist in Kolkata, West Bengal Salary
- vs
- Pharmacist in India Salary
The Average Salary of Pharmacist in Kolkata, West Bengal is ₹229K/yr. This is -7% lower (₹-18,008) compared to India national average salary of ₹247K/yr.
Salary Compared to Kolkata City Average Salary
- Pharmacist in Kolkata, West Bengal Salary
- vs
- Kolkata, West Bengal City Average Salary
The Average Salary of Pharmacist in Kolkata, West Bengal is -61% lower (-365,101) than the average salary for the city of Kolkata, West Bengal ₹594K/yr.
Pharmacist job description
Job Title: Pharmacist
Overview/Summary of the role:
A pharmacist is a licensed healthcare professional who is responsible for dispensing prescription drugs, providing education and advice to patients regarding their medication use, and monitoring patient health to ensure that prescribed medications are safe and effective. Pharmacists may work within a community pharmacy, hospital, or other healthcare setting.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Dispense medications to patients following legal and regulatory guidelines
- Provide consultation to patients and other healthcare providers regarding medication safety and efficacy
Pharmacist interview questions
Interviewer: Good morning, thank you for coming in today. Can you please introduce yourself?
Candidate: Good morning. My name is John Smith and I'm a licensed pharmacist with 5 years of experience.
Interviewer: Great, can you tell me about your experience working in a pharmacy setting?
Candidate: Sure. I've worked in both retail and hospital pharmacy settings. In retail, I was responsible for dispensing medications to patients, counseling them on proper use, and managing inventory. In a hospital setting, I was part of a interdisciplinary team and worked closely with physicians and nurses to prepare and dispense medications.
Interviewer: How do you stay current with new drugs and developments in the pharmaceutical industry?
Candidate: I regularly attend continuing education classes and seminars. I also stay up to date with medical and pharmaceutical journals and publications.
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