pharmacy

Contrary to popular beliefs, pharmacy is not simply dispensing pills. Pharmacy is a rewarding profession in the healthcare system that involves working with doctors and patients. No matter what health field you step into, there is always a need for pharmacists. They provide their expertise on the composition, use, and manufacturing of a drug, as well as its physiological and chemical reactions. A career in pharmacy provides flexible work schedules, a broad spectrum of opportunities, direct patient contact, and top salaries right out of pharmacy school!
Pharmacists not only educate consumers on the use of medications but also monitor progress of their patients to maximize their response to drugs. Because pharmacists play a vital role in healthcare, they also advise doctors and other healthcare professionals on how to make wise drug decisions. For this reason, pharmacists are consistently ranked as one of the most trusted professionals for the services they render! Due to the rapid growth of the healthcare system, the growing elderly population and pharmaceutical industry, there is an increased demand for trained pharmacists

CAREERS IN PHARMACY
Many of us are familiar with retail pharmacy like Walgreens, Longs and Rite Aid. But there are even more exciting opportunities out there!
Hospital Pharmacy
Staff Pharmacist
Clinical Pharmacist
Administration
Pharmacy Consultant
Home Health Care
Long-Term Care Facilities
Internet Consultant
Pharmaceutical Industry
Research and Development
Manufacturing
Pharmacoeconomics
Government Agencies
Hospice and home care
Public Health Services
Retail Pharmacy
Independent ownership
Chain Stores
Communities
College and Universities
Professor/Lecturer
Medical and Scientific Publishing
Science Writer

Some interesting facts you should know...
• Did you know that pharmacy can be a 2 + 4 year program? You can apply for pharmacy school as soon as you finish the prerequisites. A Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelors of Science (B.S.) degree is not required. However, it takes at least 2 years of undergraduate study followed by 4 more years of pharmacy school to obtain a Pharm.D. Degree (Doctor of Pharmacy which is similar to a Masters Degree). The majority of entering students have 3-4 years of college education.