Pharmacists
"Medicine is a world of its own" By: Sydney Breaker 4th hour
Basic Information About Pharmacists
- They usually work 40 hours a week
- They must be alert at all times for errors that can cause serious illness or death.
- The typical salaries range from $99,830 to $147,960 per year
- Pharmacists usually work in clean, well-illuminated areas
- Students complete at least two years of college work in math and science before entering pharmacy school.
- Know how drugs function and the adverse side effects
- Pharmacists order, store, package, label, and sell prescription drugs.
- Prescription drugs are medications that can be sold only when doctors give written permission for their patients to receive the drugs
- They learn about new medicines and how they are used
- They keep track of their drug supplies to make sure that they have enough of each kind of drug
- Pharmacists explain how to use prescription drugs and ask their customers questions to make sure that they are taking the correct dosages
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Make $99,830 to $147,960 per year because that is a nice amount of money to make
- Know how drugs function and the adverse side effects cause if you get the drug you will know what todo
- They learn about new medicines and how they are used know when to give them to people
Cons
- They must be alert at all times for errors that can cause serious illness or death because you might be have family time
- You have to go through many years of schooling that uses a lot of your time you could be making money
- Often wear gloves, masks, or other safety gear you might get rashes for them
What You Need to Succeed
Students complete at least two years of college work in math and science before entering pharmacy school. Many students go to pharmacy school after three years of college work.
Students graduate from pharmacy school after four years of study with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. After they receive this degree, they must pass a state exam. When they pass the exam, they receive a license to work as a pharmacist.
Individuals who want administrative responsibilities usually complete graduate studies. Researchers employed by government agencies and private pharmaceutical companies must have a doctorate.
Employers contact pharmacy schools for new graduates. They also advertise in newspapers and professional journals.
Students graduate from pharmacy school after four years of study with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. After they receive this degree, they must pass a state exam. When they pass the exam, they receive a license to work as a pharmacist.
Individuals who want administrative responsibilities usually complete graduate studies. Researchers employed by government agencies and private pharmaceutical companies must have a doctorate.
Employers contact pharmacy schools for new graduates. They also advertise in newspapers and professional journals.
High school classes that will help prepare students for college include Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Foreign Language (minimum of two years), and Statistics and Probability.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Pros
- Public School- easier to get into then a private school
- Close to home- if I need something I go home and get it
- University- has different learning levels
Cons
- Division 3- not at of kids
- Small school- less kids
- 4-5 years- more years than other colleges
2100 Main Street Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897 • Phone: 715-346-0123
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Pros
- Public- easier to get into then a private school
- University- has different learning levels
- Close to home- if I need something I go home and get it over the weekend
Cons
- Division 3- not many kids
- Small school- less kids
- No family there- no one to go to if I need something
105 Garfield Avenue | P.O. Box 4004 | Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004 | 715-836-4636
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Pros
- Public schools- easier to get into then a private school
- University- has different learning levels
- Close to home- if I need something I go home and get it over the weekend
Cons
- Small school- not many kids
- Division 3- less kids
- No family around there- no one to go to if I need something
1725 State Street La Crosse, 608-785-8000,
https://www.uwlax.edu/future-students/Associations/Professional Organizations
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
https://www.accp.com/misc/x.aspx?l=http://www.aacp.org
1724 king Street
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)
https://www.accp.com/misc/x.aspx?l=http://www.amcp.org/home
100 North Pitt Street, Suite 400 | Alexandria, VA 22314
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Do you want to be a pharmacists? They make $99,830 to $147,960 per year. Pharmacists usually work in clean areas. They usually work 40 hours a week, which may include evening and weekend hours. They are sometimes on call on holidays. They must be alert at all times for errors that can cause serious illness or death. You can go to http://www.pharmacist.com to find out more.