Anerkennung als Fachapothekerin oder Fachapotheker mit Berufsabschluss aus der Europäischen Union (EU), dem Europäischen Wirtschaftsraum (EWR) oder der Schweiz beantragen

You have acquired further training as a specialist pharmacist abroad? Then you can apply for recognition as a specialist pharmacist in Germany under certain conditions.

The profession of specialist pharmacist is regulated in Germany. This means: You need a permit if you want to use the title "Fachapothekerin" or "Fachapotheker" for your specialization in the chosen federal state.

With the training as a specialist pharmacist you have acquired a pharmaceutical specialization in addition to your qualification as a pharmacist abroad. To work as a pharmacist in Germany, you first need your license to practice or a professional permit. In order to work as a specialist pharmacist in Germany, you must also apply for recognition of your further training as a specialist pharmacist. This allows you to use the title "Fachapothekerin" or "Fachapotheker" in your respective specialization.

Notes: You may only use the designation for your specialization if a corresponding continuing education designation also exists in Germany.

Permission is granted by the relevant state chamber of pharmacists after examination of your documents and requirements.

• Curriculum vitae with details of further education and work experience completed
• Proof of identity (identity card or passport)
• Proof of German license to practice medicine or profession and proof of equivalent educational level
• Proof of further training and certificates of professional experience
• Written declaration if you have already applied for recognition at another chamber of pharmacists

If your documents are not in German, you must submit German translations of your documents. The translations must be made by translators who are publicly appointed or authorized.

• You must already have a state professional license (Approbation) as a pharmacist valid in Germany or a professional permit.
• You must provide evidence of the equivalence of your professional qualification as a specialist pharmacist.

• You have successfully completed your studies.
• You are a member of the Landesapothekerkammer Rheinland-Pfalz.
• The in-service training takes place in a full-time position at an approved training centre under the supervision of an authorised person.

The Landesapothekerkammer Rheinland-Pfalz charges the following fees:

1. for the processing of an application of a chamber member on the basis of the continuing education regulations for the entitlement to use a special designation in a field, sub-area or area € 250.00

The fees are regulated in the Rhineland-Palatinate fee schedule.

Before you submit the application, you must already have the license to practice as a pharmacist or a professional license in Germany.

You apply for recognition of your advanced training designation as a specialist pharmacist at the responsible state chamber of pharmacists:

• First, submit your application and the required documents to the Chamber of Pharmacists of the state in which you wish to work.
• If necessary, you will be asked to submit any missing documents.
• The responsible office will check whether your professional qualification is equivalent. The professional qualification is equivalent if there are no significant differences between your foreign professional qualification and the German professional qualification.
• If your qualification as a specialist pharmacist is recognized, you can work in the profession in Germany. You will receive a notification.
  
  If significant differences are found, the equivalence of your qualification as a specialist pharmacist will not be certified:
• You will receive a statement of reasons.
• You can take an aptitude test or an adaptation course to prove the missing knowledge.
• If you successfully pass the aptitude test or the adaptation course, you will receive recognition. You may then use the title "Fachapothekerin" or "Fachapotheker" for your specialization.

You can take legal action against the decision of the competent body within a certain period of time (for example, file an objection). The decision will then be reviewed. Details on this can be found in the appeal instructions at the end of your decision. We recommend that you first talk to the responsible office before taking legal action against the decision.

There is no deadline.

There are no clues or specifics.

• Appeal
• For more information on how to file an appeal, please refer to the decision on your application
• Action before the administrative court

• Permission to use the title of pharmacist specialist for professional qualifications from the EU/EEA/Switzerland Issuance
• Qualifications as a specialist pharmacist from the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland are subject to recognition.
• The competent authority checks whether there is equivalence between the foreign qualification and the German qualification.
• Prerequisite: license to practice as a pharmacist or a professional license.
• Processing time: within 3 months after receipt of the complete documents; extension of the time limit by one month is possible.
• If significant differences are found, an adaptation course or aptitude test is offered.
• Responsible: State Chambers of Pharmacists

Please contact the Landesapothekerkammer Rheinland-Pfalz.

Landesapothekerkammer Rheinland-Pfalz - Department of Pharmacy

The following forms are available on the website of the Landesapothekerkammer Rheinland-Pfalz under => Patients / All => Downloads => Continuing Education and must be completed manually:

• Registration for further education
• Amendment to continuing education
• Application for admission as a further education institution
• Application for authorisation
• Application for admission and registration for the continuing education examination