Job Tasks:
Dispensing medication per the prescription
Consulting patients on prescribed medication
Directing patients toward over-the-counter medications.
Specialities:
Ambulatory Care
Critical care pharmacy
Psychiatric pharmacy
Nuclear pharmacy
Nutrition pharmacy
Oncology pharmacy
Pharmacology
Education:
At least 2 years of undergraduate
4 years of pharmacy school to receive Pharm. D degree.
To be able to practice:
Complete an accredited pharmacy program
Serve as an intern under a licensed pharmacist
Pass a state examination
Salary:
Annual Average: $129k
Advantages | Disadvantages |
Comfortable Salary | Lots of schooling |
Stable Career | No room for error |
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