Questions about the role
How do you check a prescription?
How to answer: Patient, drug, dose, interactions and doctor details.
What do you do if you find an error?
How to answer: Contact the doctor before dispensing.
How do you manage expiry?
How to answer: FEFO and regular checks.
How do you counsel a patient?
How to answer: Simple words and confirm understanding.
Which pharmacy software have you used?
How to answer: Answer honestly.
Common HR questions
Tell me about yourself.
How to answer: In about a minute: your current role or degree, 1 or 2 results that fit this job, and why you want it.
Why should we hire you?
How to answer: Match 3 of your strengths to the job post, for example Dispensing, Patient counselling and Inventory management, with proof.
What is your notice period?
How to answer: Give the exact period and whether early release is possible.
How to prepare
- Read the job post and list the skills it asks for.
- Prepare 3 short stories from your resume using the STAR method.
- Know the numbers on your resume and how you got them.
- Prepare 2 questions to ask the interviewer.
Skills interviewers often test
Frequently asked questions
What is asked in a pharmacist interview?
Role questions about your skills and past work, plus HR questions such as "Tell me about yourself" and notice period. See the list above.
How should a fresher prepare?
Mention registration with the pharmacy council and internship details.
What should I bring to the interview?
Copies of your resume, ID, certificates if asked, and a short list of questions for them.