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Pharmacy As Career Oral

Pharmacy is the science of preparing and dispensing medications. Pharmacists play vital roles in healthcare by safely managing medications, providing patient care and counseling, and promoting public health. Career paths in pharmacy include retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, and research/academia. Becoming a pharmacist requires a PharmD degree, coursework in clinical sciences and patient care, clinical rotations, passing licensing exams, and obtaining a license. The pharmacy field has growing job opportunities due to an aging population and advances in healthcare. Pharmacists enjoy competitive salaries, opportunities for advancement, job satisfaction from contributing to patient health, and diverse career options.

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Pharmacy As Career Oral

Pharmacy is the science of preparing and dispensing medications. Pharmacists play vital roles in healthcare by safely managing medications, providing patient care and counseling, and promoting public health. Career paths in pharmacy include retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, and research/academia. Becoming a pharmacist requires a PharmD degree, coursework in clinical sciences and patient care, clinical rotations, passing licensing exams, and obtaining a license. The pharmacy field has growing job opportunities due to an aging population and advances in healthcare. Pharmacists enjoy competitive salaries, opportunities for advancement, job satisfaction from contributing to patient health, and diverse career options.

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PHARMACY AS A

CAREER
Exploring the path to a
rewarding pharmacy
career

RISHITA BHANDARI
INTRODUCTION TO
PHARMACY
What is pharmacy? ROLES

1. Pharmacists are vital in healthcare.


Pharmacy is the science and practice of
2. Manage medications safely.
preparing and dispensing medications,
as well as providing drug-related
3. Provide patient care and
information and healthcare advice to counseling.
patients. 4. Promote public health through
vaccinations.
5. Ensure medication effectiveness
and safety.
CAREER PATH IN PHARMACY

Pharmacy career paths

1.Retail Pharmacy
2. Hospital Pharmacy
3.Clinical Pharmacy
4. Pharmaceutical Industry
5. Research and Academia
Education and Training
Education Requirement Licensing or Certificate Process
*Education Requirements:* *Licensing or Certification Process:*
1. *Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD):* Typically a 4-year 1. *Pharmacy Licensure:* After completing PharmD, pass the
program. NAPLEX exam.
2. *Coursework:* Includes pharmacology, chemistry, 2. *State Requirements:* Each state may have additional requirements.
clinical sciences, and patient care. 3. *Pharmacist License:* Issued upon meeting all criteria.
3. *Clinical Rotations:* Gain hands-on experience in 4. *Continuing Education:* Often needed to maintain licensure.little bit
healthcare settings. of body text
4. *Licensing Exam:* Required to practice as a pharmacist.
JOB OUTLOOK AND BENEFIT
1. Job Growth:
Growing demand for pharmacists due to
an aging population and advances in
healthcare

2. Salary Potential:
Competitive salaries with opportunities for
advancement.

3.Job Satisfaction:
Contribution to patient health, diverse career paths,
and stable employment.
CONCLUSION

Pharmacy offers diverse career paths, job stability, and the opportunity to positively
impact healthcare, making it a rewarding and promising career choice.

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