Allied Health Professionals
Pharmacy Technician: Workforce Profile
832 Licensed · 23 per 100K · 18 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for pharmacy technician 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.
832
Total licensed
23
Per 100K pop.
47%
FTL rate
N/A
Consultant ratio
18
Areas covered
51%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 23 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 18 of 36 areas, with room for geographic expansion into underserved communities.
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 47% FTL rate is high, suggesting many pharmacy technician professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
388
47%
REG (Registered)
444
53%
Top Facilities for Pharmacy Technician
The largest single employer holds 1% of all pharmacy technician professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Pharmacy Technician Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mediclinic City Hospital FZ-LLC_Pharmacy | 8 | 39 |
| 2 | Nmc Specialty Hospital Pharmacy | 8 | 31 |
| 3 | Dubai Police General | 6 | 422 |
| 4 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 6 | 895 |
| 5 | Kings College Hospital London Pharmacy Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC | 6 | 32 |
| 6 | International Modern Hospital Pharmacy | 5 | 16 |
| 7 | American Hospital Pharmacy 1 | 5 | 32 |
| 8 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital Llc Pharmacy | 4 | 38 |
| 9 | Better Life Pharmacy | 4 | 8 |
| 10 | Al Ameen Pharmacy | 4 | 9 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 51% of pharmacy technician professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Al Barsha, Al Qusais). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 19 | 2.3% |
| Al Barsha | 16 | 1.9% |
| Al Qusais | 9 | 1.1% |
| Deira | 6 | 0.7% |
| Oud Metha | 6 | 0.7% |
| Al Garhoud | 5 | 0.6% |
| Dubai Marina | 3 | 0.4% |
| Al Nahda | 3 | 0.4% |
| Mirdif | 3 | 0.4% |
| Al Safa | 3 | 0.4% |
| Al Jaddaf | 3 | 0.4% |
| Al Karama | 2 | 0.2% |
| Al Mamzar | 2 | 0.2% |
| Al Mankhool | 2 | 0.2% |
| Jumeirah | 1 | 0.1% |
| Jebel Ali | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Sufouh | 1 | 0.1% |
| Al Quoz | 1 | 0.1% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed pharmacy technician 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.