GREECE
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In Greece, a five-year University course must be completed. This course is offered by the University of Athens, the University of Thessaloniki and the University of Patras. The course comprises 4 years of theory and laboratory practice and a 5th year of compulsory, full-time in-service training in a community pharmacy and the pharmaceutical department of a hospital. An additional trimester placement in a pharmaceutical industry is optional; however it does not count towards the acquisition of the license to practice. Upon successful completion of the course, a Degree in Pharmacy is awarded.
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The pharmacy graduate may pursue a career in the industry after graduation. A career in this field does not require a license to practice pharmacy. However, pharmacists wishing to open a pharmacy, work in hospitals or in the National Organization of Medicines must first successfully participate in board examinations organized by the Greek Ministry of Health, in order to obtain a License to Practice Pharmacy.
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Issue of a license to exert the occupation of pharmacist (for holders of degrees from foreign universities)-
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Procedure-
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Citizens visit the KEP of their choice to apply for the issuing license to practice the occupation of pharmacist (for holders of degrees from foreign universities), presenting the required documentation.
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The KEP employee receives and checks the documents that are presented by the citizen. The employee hands to the citizen a request submission certificate in which the number of the request file is written.
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The file of the case is sent to the Competent Entity (which includes both the application and the supporting documents) in one of the accepted ways (email, fax, courier, post, etc).
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The Competent Entity sends final document back to KEP and notifies the citizen. Citizens visit the KEP and receive the license to practice the occupation of pharmacist.
General Documents
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Bill of Deposits and Loans Fund
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Certificate of two year practice in a pharmacy in Greece or abroad
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Degree recognition certificate
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Passport copy
Specific Documents- Residence permit for Greece- For foreigners and Greeks living abroad.
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For more information contact:-
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Competent Entity: HEALTH AND CARE ADMINISTRATIONS [PREFECTURAL GOVERNMENTS]
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Involved Entities: KEP, LABOR DIRECTORATES [PREFECTURAL GOVERNMENTS]
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Service Code: 0080
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Web page:
http://www.ermis.gov.gr/portal/page/portal/ermis/FullStory?sid=668