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CAREERS IN PHARMACY TODAY

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY EMPLOYEE IN THE PHARMACY

PROFESSION:

Ensure that patients receive proper drug therapy for their condition…

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“The right drug, in the right dose,

via the right route, to the right patient, at the right time.”

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Recommended High School Preparation:

Strong Math and Science Background (AP courses)

Well-rounded – extracurricular and volunteer activities

Being a CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Tech)

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Helpful Service:

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)

Launched PharmCAS (1/2 U.S. Pharm Schools

participated as of 2003)

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A CAREER AS A PHARMACIST

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PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TRAINING:

Pharmacy training now involves a 6-year program granting a PharmD.

Schools must be accredited colleges of pharmacy.

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PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TRAINING:

First 2 or 3 years of program (pre-Pharm): 2 semesters of calculus; 1 of biology; 2 of chem; 1 of physics

Years 4 through 6: Professional Program

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All states require licensure and registration (RPh).

There are various board certifications in specialties (pediatrics, oncology, nuclear pharmacy, nutrition).

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PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TRAINING:

Various Pharmacist Career Areas:

Retail Hospital Home Infusion Industry Mail-Order Managed Care Nuclear Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Technician

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Poison Control Veterinary Academia/Teaching Research Government Military Other (ever-emerging)

Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2004): Median Salary -- $85K per year (national)

In NY Metropolitan Area: starting salary could be $120K (retail)

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Salary Prospects:

A CAREER AS A PHARMACY

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role of the PHARMACY TECHNICIAN:

The role of the pharmacy technician is to assist the pharmacist in any area that does not require professional judgment.

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Technicians allow pharmacists to spend

more time on tasks requiring professional judgment.

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role of the PHARMACY TECHNICIAN:

PHARMACY TECH TRAINING:

Historically, on-the-job training.

1990: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (National Certification)

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PHARMACY TECH TRAINING:

CPhT Pre-requisite: high school diploma or GED or completion of a pharmacy

technician training program

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PHARMACY TECH TRAINING:

www.pharmacytechu.com

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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM