Pharmacy Classes
Pharmacists are licensed healthcare professionals who practice in the field of pharmacy. They undergo university-level education to study and understand the biochemical mechanisms of drugs. Pharmacists are usually the first point of contact for patients with health questions and referring patients to physicians.
If you are interested in more information on a degree and career as a Pharmacist, simply choose a school below and request information on financial aid, tuition costs, course offerings, and much more.
Is a career in Pharmacy right for me?
As a pharmacist, you typically are in charge of the following:
- Filling prescriptions for patients
- Educating patients on potential side effects and proper use of medications
- Completing insurance forms and conversing with insurance companies
- Teaching healthcare practitioners on proper medication therapies
- Overseeing and measuring medications before being administered to patients
Employment for pharmacists is expected to grow by 25 percent within the next 10 years. As healthcare becomes more complex, more pharmacists will be needed to educate patients on how to properly use their medications. The median wage in 2010 for pharmacists was over $111,000 with the highest 10 percent waging more than $138,000 annually.
Pharmacists must hold a doctorate degree in Pharmacy from an accredited University and must be licensed in their state of residency. For most pharmacy programs, applicants must complete the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT). If you are interested in more information on a degree and career as a Pharmacist, simply choose a school below and request information on financial aid, tuition costs, course offerings, and much more.
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