Erlaubnis zum Führen der Bezeichnung Fachapothekerin oder Fachapotheker bei Berufsqualifikation aus EU/EWR/Schweiz Erteilung

• Curriculum vitae with information on completed further training and professional experience
• Proof of identity (ID card or passport)
• Proof of German approbation or professional license and proof of the equivalent level of training
• Proof of further training and certificates of professional experience
• Written declaration as to whether you have already submitted an application for recognition to another Chamber of Pharmacists

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

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

You can apply for recognition of your further training qualification as a specialist pharmacist at the responsible state chamber of pharmacists:

• First, submit your application and the required documents to the Chamber of Pharmacists in the state in which you wish to work.
• If necessary, you will be asked to submit missing documents.
• The responsible body 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 this profession in Germany. You will receive a notification.
  
  If significant differences are identified, the equivalence of your qualifications as a specialist pharmacist will not be certified:
• You will receive an explanation.
• You can take an aptitude test or an adaptation course to prove the missing knowledge.
• If you successfully complete the aptitude test or the adaptation training, you will receive recognition. You will then be able to use the title “specialist pharmacist” for your specialization.

• Contradiction
  • Further information on how to file an objection can be found in the decision on your application
• Action before the administrative court

• The profession of specialist pharmacist is regulated in Germany.
• A permit is required to use the title “specialist pharmacist”.
• Training to become a specialist pharmacist requires pharmaceutical specialization.
• To work as a pharmacist in Germany, you need a license or professional permit.
• Recognition of further training as a specialist pharmacist must be applied for.
• The designation may only be used if there is a corresponding further training designation in Germany.
• The permit is granted by the responsible state chamber of pharmacists after checking the documents and requirements.