Pharmacies in Türkiye
Turkiye’s healthcare system is among the greatest in the world, with several hospitals and pharmacies. In this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will provide a comprehensive guide on the pharmacies in Türkiye and their services.
Pharmacies in Türkiye:
Pharmacies in Türkiye are called Eczane. Moreover, pharmacy signs are always red. Pharmacies provide consultation on health issues for patients who come into their pharmacy; They also fill prescriptions from doctors.
Pharmacists can be male or female and they usually train for a while before opening their own pharmacy.
Pharmacy chains are banned in Türkiye, so drug prices in pharmacies may vary. It’s illegal for a pharmacy to sell the following products:
- Unauthorized medicines.
- Products contain prospects and promoted by medicinal impressions as if it were a medicinal product.
- Counterfeit drugs.
- Medicines that are found to be improperly manufactured or contaminated.
- Expired drugs.
What are the requirements to practice as a pharmacist in Türkiye?
- Being a Turkish citizen.
- To graduate from a Faculty of Pharmacy in Türkiye,
- To have a diploma authorized by the Ministry of Health,
- Not to have an obstacle condition to be a pharmacist that stated in the 4th article of the Law no. 6197, including:
- Not to have blindness in his/her eyes.
- To have never committed an infamous crime.
- Not to have been sentenced to heavy imprisonment.
- To have never been fined over one year due to occupational crime or have never been disqualified from occupational crime more than two times in five years.
Working hours of pharmacies in Türkiye:
There are no 24-hour pharmacies in Türkiye. All of them are open from 8.30 – 9.00 to 18.00 (some pharmacies are open until 19.00). Sunday is a day off. However, in each district there are a couple of duty pharmacies that work at night, including weekends.
According to the law, every pharmacy on non-working days must have a complete list of city pharmacies on duty for the weekend.
Pharmacies on Duty in Türkiye:
You can simply visit Turkpidya’s tool to find Pharmacies on Duty that works 24 hours. They change on a daily basis, but you should be able to find one close to you.
Can a foreign citizen practice the profession of pharmacy in Türkiye?
The law does not allow foreigners to practice as a pharmacist in Türkiye. Moreover, they can not open pharmacies.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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