Allied Health Professionals
Pharmacist: Workforce Profile
9,388 Licensed · 257 per 100K · 28 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for pharmacist professionals in Dubai. This profile covers supply density, licensing patterns, seniority distribution, employer concentration, and geographic access. All data from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.
9,388
Total licensed
257
Per 100K pop.
72%
FTL rate
N/A
Consultant ratio
28
Areas covered
44%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
At 257 per 100K, this specialty exceeds the OECD benchmark of ~80 per 100K, reflecting Dubai's role as a regional medical hub and medical tourism destination.
License Type Breakdown
FTL (Full Trade License) holders operate under their own license, typically independent practitioners. REG (Registered) professionals work under a facility's license. A 72% FTL rate is high, suggesting many pharmacist professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
6,754
72%
REG (Registered)
2,634
28%
Top Facilities for Pharmacist
The largest single employer holds 3% of all pharmacist professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Pharmacist Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Super Care Pharmacy L.L.C. Branch | 238 | 246 |
| 2 | MEDICINA PHARMACY L.L.C (BRANCH) | 142 | 144 |
| 3 | Rashid Hospital - Dubai Health | 90 | 2,675 |
| 4 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 68 | 1,638 |
| 5 | Latifa Hospital - Dubai Health | 38 | 874 |
| 6 | Saudi German Hospital Pharmacy | 37 | 44 |
| 7 | Dubai Duty Free Pharmacy | 36 | 36 |
| 8 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital Llc Pharmacy | 34 | 38 |
| 9 | Mediclinic City Hospital FZ-LLC_Pharmacy | 30 | 39 |
| 10 | Nahdi pharmacy LLC Branch | 28 | 28 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 44% of pharmacist professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Al Barsha, Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Oud Metha). Supply is relatively well-distributed across areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 194 | 2.1% |
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 158 | 1.7% |
| Oud Metha | 146 | 1.6% |
| Dubai Marina | 109 | 1.2% |
| Al Safa | 56 | 0.6% |
| Al Qusais | 54 | 0.6% |
| Al Garhoud | 52 | 0.6% |
| Al Mamzar | 43 | 0.5% |
| Deira | 39 | 0.4% |
| Al Jaddaf | 34 | 0.4% |
| Mirdif | 32 | 0.3% |
| Jumeirah | 30 | 0.3% |
| Al Warqa | 26 | 0.3% |
| Al Nahda | 23 | 0.2% |
| Al Karama | 20 | 0.2% |
| Jebel Ali | 14 | 0.1% |
| Hatta | 14 | 0.1% |
| Al Quoz | 13 | 0.1% |
| Bur Dubai | 12 | 0.1% |
| Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) | 9 | 0.1% |
| Motor City | 9 | 0.1% |
| Al Mankhool | 9 | 0.1% |
| Al Rigga | 8 | 0.1% |
| Umm Suqeim | 4 | 0.0% |
| Al Sufouh | 4 | 0.0% |
| Al Satwa | 4 | 0.0% |
| TECOM | 4 | 0.0% |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 1 | 0.0% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed pharmacist professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.
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Source: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. Data scraped 2026-04-03. Population estimate: 3,660,000 (Dubai Statistics Center). OECD benchmarks are approximate averages for context and may not be directly comparable due to differences in licensing scope and population demographics. This page presents labor market analysis for informational purposes only.