PharmacistsMARGARET DAVIS
COMPOSITION I
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
Education
3-4 years of undergraduate work
4 years of pharmacy school
Have to pass all undergraduate work with a grade of a C or better
Last year of pharmacy school is a full year of rotations where you work at
different pharmacies for six weeks at a time
Education
Pharmacists are educated in pharmacology, pharmcognsy, organic
chemistry, general chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, and many other
things.
On graduation pharmacist are licensed to work either nationally or
regionally
Some pharmacist undergo special training to specialize in categories like
cardiology and oncology
Responsibilities
Compounding drugs
Providing pharmaceutical information
Supervising pharmacy technician and other staff
Provide immunizations
Referrals to other health professionals if necessary
Clinical medication management
Responsibilities
Providing patients with health monitoring and advice
Provision of non-prescription or over the counter drugs
Assessment of diagnosed or undiagnosed conditions
Specialized monitoring of disease states
Education and counseling for patients
Wages
Pharmacy directors- $125,200
Retail staff pharmacists- $113,600
Hospital staff pharmacists- $111,700
Mail order staff pharmacists- $109,300
Clinical Pharmacists- $113,400