Specialist Pharmacist in Retail Pharmacy (FPH) at Galenica

Since 1 January 2018, the title of “Specialist Pharmacist in Retail Pharmacy (FPH)” has been mandatory for all Swiss-certified pharmacists who wish to work in a pharmacy under their own specialist responsibility or who wish to take on a senior position (management) in the pharmacy. It is a work-study further training course that is completed in the pharmacy under the supervision of a recognised further training instructor.
Do you have a foreign diploma in pharmacy?
In this case, the diploma must be recognized by the MEBEKO (requirement).
At Galenica, you will be assisted, supported and coached by a proven specialist during your FPH further training.
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Duration
Two years (work-study) with a workload of between 80% and 100%. If the workload is lower, the further training is extended accordingly.
Costs
The costs of further training are covered by Galenica.
Benefits of completing FPH further training at Galenica:
- Assumption of external training costs, travel expenses and membership of pharmaSuisse
- Personal contact Anne-Claude Bützberger, pharmacist and training specialist
- Paid training days
- FPH community (exchange among FPH students from across the Galenica Group
Are you interested or have any questions?
Contact Anne-Claude Bützberger (pharmacist and training specialist) directly at anne-claude.buetzberger@galenica.com.

«This further training is a great opportunity for every pharmacist! I look forward to supporting you.»