Anerkennung als Fachapothekerin oder Fachapotheker mit Berufsabschluss aus Drittstaaten 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.

Note: You may only use the title for your specialization if a corresponding continuing education title 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
• additional evidence for the equivalence test
• written declaration whether 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.

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 examination to prove the missing knowledge.
• If you pass the exam, 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. It is best to talk to the responsible office first before taking legal action against the decision.

There is no deadline.

• 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 in the case of professional qualifications from third countries Issuance
• Qualifications as a specialist pharmacist from third countries are subject to recognition. Third countries are all states that do not belong to the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.
• 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 examination will be offered.
• Responsible: State Chambers of Pharmacists

Please contact the Landesapothekerkammer Rheinland-Pfalz.

Landesapothekerkammer Rheinland-Pfalz - Department of Pharmacy