DHA Pharmacy Requirements
Complete requirements for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Pharmacist Requirements
To practice as a pharmacist in Dubai, you must obtain DHA certification by meeting eligibility criteria and passing the DHA prometric examination for pharmacists.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
- Degree from an accredited university
- Must be recognized by UAE health authorities
Work Experience
- Minimum 2 years of pharmacy practice experience
- Experience in community, hospital, or clinical pharmacy
- Internship and volunteer experience accepted
Professional License
- Valid pharmacy license from home country
- Current professional registration
- License must be in good standing
Good Standing Certificate
- Good Standing Certificate from licensing authority
- Must be issued within last 6 months
- Confirms professional conduct and competency
DHA Exam Modules for Pharmacist
Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutics
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacognosy
Clinical Pharmacy
- Drug interactions
- Adverse drug reactions
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Clinical case scenarios
- Pharmaceutical calculations
Pharmacotherapy
- Treatment guidelines for common conditions
- Hypertension, diabetes, infections
- Rational use of medicines
Pharmacy Practice & Law
- Dubai/UAE drug laws and regulations
- Good pharmacy practice (GPP)
- Ethics and professional conduct
- Storage and dispensing of medications
Hospital & Community Pharmacy
- Inventory control
- Medication error reporting
- Patient counseling
Public Health & Safety
- Computer-based test (CBT) format
- English language
- 100 multiple choice questions
- 2 hours duration
Pharmacist Exam Format
Pharmacy Technician Requirements
To work as a pharmacy technician in Dubai, you must meet DHA eligibility criteria and pass the pharmacy technician prometric examination.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Diploma in Pharmacy from recognized institution
- Equivalent qualification in pharmaceutical sciences
- Certificate must be attested
Work Experience
- Minimum 1 year of pharmacy experience
- Experience in pharmacy operations
- Training in pharmaceutical practices
DHA Exam Modules for Pharmacy Technician
Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacology (drug classes, mechanisms, side effects)
- Pharmaceutics (dosage forms, drug delivery systems)
- Pharmaceutical calculations (doses, conversions, IV flow rates)
Pharmacy Law and Ethics
- UAE drug laws and regulations
- Controlled substances handling
- Ethical responsibilities of pharmacy technicians
Dispensing and Compounding
- Prescription interpretation
- Labeling requirements
- Dosage form preparation (ointments, suspensions)
- Aseptic techniques for sterile products
Storage and Inventory
- Storage conditions (temperature, light, humidity)
- Stock management and expiry checking
- Cold chain management
Medication Safety
- Identify look-alike/sound-alike drugs
- Adverse drug reactions and interactions
- Patient communication basics
Pharmacy Practice
- Roles of pharmacy technician
- Medication reconciliation
- Unit dose systems
- Basic anatomy and physiology
Required Documents
All documents must be attested and translated into English if originally in another language.
Personal Documents
Educational Documents
Professional Documents
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Important Notice
Requirements may vary based on individual circumstances and may be updated by DHA. Contact our team for the most current information and personalized guidance.