Pharmaceuticals Guide
Complete guide to the Pharmacist job on Justified DarkRP - pill recipes, equipment setup, and production workflow
Pharmaceuticals
The Pharmacist is a production job focused on creating pills with various combat and healing effects. Mix chemicals, cook them, freeze them, and press them into pills to sell.
Guide Accuracy
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Equipment Overview
| Equipment | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Beaker | Holds chemicals during mixing and processing |
| Bunsen Burner | Cooks the chemical mixture (requires stirring) |
| Fridge/Freezer | Freezes the cooked mixture |
| Pill Press | Compresses frozen mixture into pills |
| Guidebook | Contains all recipes in-game |
Organization
Set up a workbench area using props. The job can get messy with multiple beakers and chemicals.
The Production Process
Mix Chemicals
Add the required chemicals to a Beaker in the correct amounts. Touch chemicals to the beaker to fill it.
Cook on Bunsen Burner
Place the beaker on a Bunsen Burner. You must stir regularly by pressing E — if you don't, the mixture burns and becomes worthless.
Freeze in Fridge
Move the hot beaker to the Freezer. Wait for the freezing process to complete — timing varies by pill type.
Press into Pills
Place the frozen beaker on the Pill Press. Press E repeatedly to compress the mixture into a pill bottle.
Sell at Market
Take your pill bottles to the Pill Market NPC and sell them.
Don't Forget to Stir!
If you don't stir while cooking, your mixture turns into Burnt Chemicals which can't be sold. Watch the burner closely!
Available Chemicals
The chemicals you'll work with:
| Chemical | Color |
|---|---|
| Keto Acid | Red |
| Salicylic Acid | Teal |
| Propionic Acid | Yellow-Green |
| Acetic Anhydride | Green |
| Selenium Dioxide | Gold |
| 2-Naphthol | Blue |
| Methyltestosterone | Bright Green |
| Acetone | Orange |
| Progesterone | Coral |
| Deionized Water | Light Blue |
Pill Recipes & Effects
Healing & Defensive Pills
Effect: 15% damage resistance for 60 seconds
Recipe:
- 150ml Salicylic Acid
- 300ml Acetic Anhydride
- 50ml Deionized Water
Notes: Good beginner pill. Low overdose risk.
Effect: 40% damage resistance for 40 seconds
Recipe:
- 150ml Propionic Acid
- 300ml Acetic Anhydride
- 50ml Deionized Water
Notes: Stronger protection, moderate overdose risk.
Effect: Heals 10 HP every 4 seconds for 40 seconds (100 HP total)
Recipe:
- 250ml 2-Naphthol
- 150ml Acetic Anhydride
- 100ml Deionized Water
Notes: Powerful healing over time. Watch for overdose.
Production Tips
You can cook several batches at once. Keep 4 burners going to maximize output.
Prepare mixtures in advance while others are cooking or freezing.
The burner needs regular attention. If you step away, your batch burns.
Different pills have different freeze times. Use this time to prep more batches.
Simple recipe, quick process. Good for learning the workflow.
50% damage buff is very powerful. These sell well but take longer to make.
Overdose Warning
Don't Stack Pills!
Taking multiple pills of the same type rapidly causes overdose. Effects don't stack — wait for the timer to expire before taking another dose.
Each pill has an overdose rate. Pills like Anadrol have high overdose risk, while Aspirin and Vitamins are safer.
Common Problems
Cause: You didn't stir the Bunsen Burner enough.
Solution: Watch the burner closely and press E regularly to stir.
Cause: Beaker is at capacity or you're adding the wrong chemical.
Solution: Check the recipe — make sure you have the right chemicals and amounts.
Cause: Beaker isn't frozen yet or hasn't been placed correctly.
Solution: Make sure the beaker went through the freezer first.
Cause: Took too many pills too quickly.
Solution: Wait for effects to wear off before taking another dose.
Quick Reference
| Pill | Best For | Key Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Aspirin | Beginners | 15% damage resistance |
| Ibuprofen | Tanking | 40% damage resistance |
| Naproxen | Healing | 100 HP over time |
| Steroids | Combat | 20% damage buff |
| Dianabol | Mobility | 30% speed/jump boost |
| Anadrol | Max DPS | 50% damage buff |
| Vitamins | Support | All stats boost |
| Corticosteroid | Utility | Doubles buff duration |
Values May Vary
Cook times, freeze times, and effects may be adjusted. Check your in-game Guidebook for current values.