Pharmacist License (Requires a passing grade on a national examination. In addition, Japan’s National License Examination for Pharmacists requires graduation from a six-year program as a prerequisite to take the examination.)
Types of Work Requiring a Pharmacist License
Medicine Dispensing
Pharmacy Management
OTC Drug Sales Management
Supervisor of Regional Sales and Distribution of Okigusuri Medicine Boxes
Medicine Wholesale Management
Marketing Supervisor-General for Medicine Manufacturers and Sellers
Manufacturing Supervisor for Medicine Manufacturers
School Pharmacist
Health Insurance Pharmacist
Other Types of Work Often Available with Pharmacist License
Marketing Supervisor-General at Manufacturers and Sellers of Quasi-Medicines, Cosmetics, and Medical Devices
Technical Manager at Manufacturers of Quasi-Medicines, Cosmetics, and Medical Devices
Specially Controlled Medical Device Sales/Rental Supervisor
Person Responsible for Handling Poisons and Deleterious Substances
Food Sanitation Supervisor
Narcotics Administrator
Person Responsible for Handling Psychotropic Drugs
Industrial Health Supervisor
Person Responsible for Management of Specially Controlled Industrial Waste
Chief Supervisor for Handling Pathogens
Radiation Protection Supervisor
Types of Work Available to Licensed Pharmacists upon Appointment by Prefectural Governors, etc.