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Pharmacists Knowledge Base

pharmacists? i wanna become a pharmacist so i have a few questions 1) what are the types of pharmacists and where do they work? 2) what are the salaries for the different types of pharmacists? 3) what classes should i take in high school? i rememeber soemthing about public speakign but i'm not sure. tell me its not true cuz i hate speakign infront of a class. i can talk to everyone feeling perfectly fine but if its infront of an entire class i get nervous so thats why i don't wanan take public speaking. any other info will be appreciated

Pharmacists? What college classes do I need to become a pharmacists?

What is the pharmacists role in dealing with addictive drugs or drugs that might be abused or misprescribed? I'm writing a paper and I need to know how pharmacists would treat a situation where a patient may be addicted to drugs. Moreover, I'd like to know the protocol. What would happen in a situation where the doctor prescribed the wrong medication to a patient? How would the pharmacist deal with it? What are the safety protocols? How do they make sure patients with psychological disorders take their medicine? Please be elaborate. If any pharmacists choose to respond, some personal situations would help.

What access do pharmacists have to our medication records? In the past I've taken medication to help me with depression. I've started seeing a pharmacist and now I'm worried he can access my prescriptions records. Can pharmacists access patient records form other pharmacies?

How much do pharmacists make in Israel on average? How much do pharmacists make in Israel on average? Hello, I just wanted to know whats the average salary of Pharmacists in Israel.

What is the lifestyle and financial life of pharmacists? I really want to help people, and I figured a good way would be to become a pharmacist. What are the lifestyles of pharmacists? Do they make good money to have a good house in a good area and get a good truck? I also would want to be able to get nice furniture, nice stuff and vacations like every 2 years. I just want to know whether I would be living a nice life as a pharmacist. Thanks.

Can pharmacists test a medicine that is already out to see if it is safe and works? I want to be in the pharmacy field but at the same time I want to know if a pharmacist can study medicines that are already out to see if they are safe. Example: One A Day teen advantage for him or Women's one a day. I am interested in other responsibilities pharmacists have but I have an increasing interest in studying medicine already out.

I am an egyptian pharmacists How can i get a pharmacist license to work in the USA? I am an egyptian pharmacists How can i get a pharmacist license to work in the USA? I got my Pharm.D. degree from an egyptian university do i need an equivalence pharmacology certificate? or what do I need?

What can pharmacists with a residency do that pharmacists without a residency can't? I'm on a pharmacy track and I just want to know all the opportunities pharmacy provides. What are the benefits of having a residency; what can pharmacists with a residency do that they otherwise couldn't? Thanks a lot :)

Why do doctors and pharmacists work separately? Why can't the doctors also supply with the drug directly rather than you going to a pharmacist? In some countries that I have been, doctors are also pharmacists so why can't it work here?

What Different Types/Positions Are There For Pharmacists? What are some different types or positions of pharmacists? Also, what are the "titles" leading into becoming a pharmacist. For example, you have to first be a student doctor to become an actual doctor. Thanks!

Whats the difference between a pharmacists and a pharmacy tech? And is it really hard to become a pharmacists?

What is needed to become a Pharmacists in Virginia? I want ti go to college to become a pharmacists but I don't know whats required what degrees do I need?

What are the employment opportunities for pharmacists in Canada? Are there currently jobs available in this field in Ontario and other parts of Canada? Is there a high demand for Pharmacists in Canada? In 5 years? In 10 years?

What is the emphasis of pharmacy school for getting a job as a pharmacists? What is the emphasis of pharmacy school for getting a job as a pharmacists? Would the employer judge you by the pharmacy school you went to?

How come pharmaceutical companies do not hire pharmacists? I think it's very weird that pharmaceutical companies do not have job openings for pharmacists and that pharmaceutical reps can have any bachelor degree.

How much time do clinical pharmacists spend helping doctors and patients versus counting out drug? I am a senior in high school and I am really interested in pharmacy but I'm worried that if all they do most of the time is count pills it would not be a very interesting career to go into. I've only been able to shadow a pharmacist at a Rite Aid so I haven't been able to see what clinical pharmacists do, which is the type of pharmacy I am most interested in.

What are the chances that the demand for pharmacists will dramatically decrease over the coming years? I want to go into a field that can give me financial security throughout most of my life. Many people have been saying that the demand for pharmacists WILL decrease and noone knows what the future will bring, but I just wanted to know what might possibly happen.

How much pharmacists are making an hour? Trying to find new career. Just wanna know how much pharmacists are making an hour, start?

Why did they delete question about pharmacists putting Michael Jackson's CD on a table where we get our meds? I don't understand why they deleted my question about pharmacists putting Micheal Jackson's CD on the table where we pick up meds, should'n't his CD be in the front of store on display or even where other CD's are located, why that pharmacist's table? Why would they delete my question. I didn't say it was anyone, or any particular pharmacy, just asking why?

How much on average do pharmacists make? How much on average do Pharmacists with a PharmD degree make in the United States?

I have heard that there are Pharmacists who refuse to fill emergency contraception and birth control pills? I heard that there are Pharmacists out there who refused to fill prescriptions for emergency contraception and birth control pills, because they don't believe women should have them. Is this true? That seems unethical not to mention against a free market. I seems the best medicine for these Pharmacist is some civil disobedience, perhaps a website to report these offenses so it can be made known who is doing what. A free market can also be the worst weapon to people who have bizarre agendas.

How can you find a particular pharmacists job history and record? I am wanting to investigate my pharmacists experience because I have some concerns about mistakes with meds?

Does the Mental Capacity Act impact on pharmacists work? I am just looking for insight on this Act, and the implications it has on pharmacists in particular.

What is Pharmacists' role in Individual and family services? I learned that pharmacists working in invidual an family services industry get paid highest, about $60 per an hour. I don't understand what pharmaciss to for the individual and family services industry. Would you also give me examples?

How much do pharmacists make in brazil? Professional Pharmacists, with a doctoral degree. Also, how much do dentists make?

Do you find pharmacists very helpful where you live? I've lived in a few places. On Long Island, they act like they are doing you the favor, and filling even the simplest prescription in less than an hour is a major problem. They refuse to tell you what related drugs your insurer may give you a better deal on. They never talk about possible side effects and interactions. But in upstate New York, I find the pharmacists are quite the opposite. Prescriptions can be done in 10 minutes. They ask you followup questions when you pick up the meds. Seem happy to work with you.

What do Longs pharmacists in Hawaii wear to work? Sorry, don;t mean this to be a dumb question but I was curious what retail pharmacists in Hawaii wear to work. Im from the mainland and here pharmacists wear shirt and tie but I was told pharmacists in Hawaii wear hawaian shirts to work in addition to their white labcoats...is this true?

Should it be legal for pharmacists to refuse to sell contraceptives on religious grounds? I'm a pro-choice, pro-contraception feminist, but believe it or not, I sort of have mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, I think that contraception should be readily available to anyone who wants it. On the other hand, I also think that if the pharmacists own their own business, they should be allowed to set the policy. If anything, they're probably hurting themselves by refusing to sell contraceptives, since they're missing out on profits they could otherwise have. Should we just go ahead and let them shoot themselves in the foot?

How does the future for pharmacists look? Pharmacists in the United States of America How does salary look 10 years from now? Will universal heal care effect salary? Job outlook? Any extra info? Thanks!

Where in the world are Pharmacists most needed? This is for a science project. Does anyone know which part of the world or which states are most likely looking for pharmacists?

Trying to find out how long schooling is to become a pharmacists? how would anyone no how long you have to go to school to become a pharmacists?and what they make?and is it worth becoming one.Im 36,trying to find a new career.

How to become a licensed pharmacists in the states? and what is the TOEFL score needed to get your license? International pharmacists i mean, what if they are licensed in Canada? does it differ?

What Classes Should I Take If I Want To Become A Good Pharmacists? Im about to enter college and I was wondering which classes should I sign up for? Like for ex: Biology, Biochem, and Chemistry Being a Pharmacists has been my goal for a long time and it's my dream career so I want to do well in it. Also what subjects should I major in?

How do pharmacists know if a prescription is real? I went to the drug store to fill my prescription yesterday and a man was being arrested inside for trying to fill a fake prescription. I looked at the prescription I was holding and it looked like a normal piece of paper...nothing special. How do pharmacists know?

Do pharmacists have to take a test in order to move to another state in the US? Like lawyers have to take the bar of the state they want to move to, unless they got their J.D in that state. Does that work with pharmacists too? Or can pharmacists use their degree to work in any state in the US? And is that test hard?

does anyone in the country cares about the serious shortage of pharmacists in the US? There is a shortage of over 50,000 pharmacist in the US, pharmacies need to close for days because they do not have enough employees, people are waiting in line to receive bad service ( because the pharmacists are working to hard).... On the other hand, the National board of pharmacy (NABP) doesn't case about anything but money. It is not important to them that there are 3000, "Harvard Material", pharmacists that are trying to be licensed. When I call the NABP, they just ignore the problem and repeat the same record. I would like to make it public, the solution exist, at least part of it, but I do not find someone, with influence, that actually cares. Any suggestions?

For those of you that are pharmacists, did you start out with a six-figure salary? I am just curious, because many people say that pharmacists make a lot of money but they never say exactly how much. Also, how difficult was it for you to get into pharmacy school?

what other jobs in pharmaceutical companies are available for pharmacists? what other jobs in pharmaceutical companies are available for pharmacists beside medical reps and beside working in the factory ? I mean can they work in HR department or any other departments and if they can ,what do they need to do to have these jobs ?

do overseas pharmacists have good opportunities in australia? im a pharmacist,im considering migrating to australia after i heard there is a sharp shortage of pharmacists over there.i dont know is this true or not.

Can someone help me find info about legal information regarding pharmacists with criminal records? Hey, can someone help me find information about the legal ramifications and such for pharmacists (in California), i need info about misdemeanors or arrests and convictions and especially D.U.I

what is the role of clinical pharmacists in chemotherapy ? i heard that clinical pharmacists who work in hospitals have a role in chemotherapy do they have contact with patients? are they the ones who give the chemotherapy sessions? and if u have extra details i would be glad to hear thanks for your help

List of names and numbers of Pharmacists where can I find them? I need to find a list of names and numbers of pharmacists that I can call about a drug. Where can I find a list of names and phone numbers for them free online with their names and numbers?

What is the title I should use to studying to become a pharmacists on a college application? Like in order to become a lawyer you must study political science To become a pharmacists you must study......

Will there still be job opportunities for Pharmacists after six years? I am going to do Pre-Pharmacy soon and I have researched this but will there still be good pay and openings for pharmacists six years down the line? I am worried that when and if I graduate Pharmacy school,am I going to be left with no options?

Questions i can ask the general public about pharmacists/pharmacy? I need questions that i am able to ask people about pharmacists or pharmaceuticals in general. Its to get peoples ideas, opinions and thoughts out on the subject.

On their first year out of college, how much do commercial airplane pilots and pharmacists make on average? Alright, so me and my friend are trying to find out information about commercial airplane pilots and pharmacists. We want to know how much they make on average for their first year, how many years of college they need, and other information about the two jobs to figure out which one is better. Thanks!

What kind of math do pharmacists have to be good at? What kind of math do pharmacists have to be good at? What kind of math do they use a lot and what exactly is there job? info would be much apprieciated

Will pharmacists ever let up about Michael Jackson dying of meds, and not be so profiling to us who need them? I say PHARMACISTS need to lighten up on the ones who need medication, and not treat us like we are all like Michael Jackson. I had a time of getting my meds because one of them is the one he took... Why can't they let up on it already. I am a patient that has gotten run around and had to change pharmacy!!!! Can anyone tell me why?

What is a Chemist? And what do pharmacists do in the chemist? I went to a chemist today for my wife with the prescription and was told that this particular medicine was not in stock? I was a little dumb founded, I thought that the pharmacists make it there and then. So what do they do, what is the point of years of Uni?

Why are pharmacists such pricks when you have prescriptions for a pill? I had back surgery a couple months ago and have had to be on pain medicine. I've gone to a couple of pharmacies and they're all dildos and act like your doing something wrong for getting your prescription. If you have a legitimate prescription then why do they think they have any reason to stigmatize you. The reality is pharmacists are not incredibly special and generally people who couldn't cut medical school, but they think they have some kind of power, more than a prescribing physician. Anyone else have these issues with pharmacies or am I just overthinking the whole attitude

What information sources do pharmacists most use? I am researching the information seeking behavior of pharmacists. I am interested to know the information sources pharmacists most use. Thanks!

What happens to a pharmacists license if they are addicted to drugs? What happens if a pharmacist is found to be a drug addict? Would a pharmacy keep that pharmacist on staff if the drug addict pharmacist agreed to treatment? Could you get another job as a pharmacist if you were fired? If a person were a drug addict, wouldn't that be bad to have that person working in the drug field? Wouldn't that be like hiring an alcoholic to be a bartender?

What are the steps of becomin a pharmacists? ok. so i am a senior and i want to go to collage to be a pharmacists, What is a Pharmacists? What do they do in a daily basis? WHere do you start off? *****Best anwser picked. Thank you very much

Can any pharmacists tell me the hours that they work? I would like to be a pharmacist but i do not want to work as late as the pharmacy is open.. do the pharmacists stay till the pharmacy closes even if its not open 24 hours?

Which college is best for a person who wants to be a pharmacists when they grow up? I want to be a pharmacists and i want to know wat skools i could look forward to going to.

What's the best retail pharmacy to work in (Pharmacists only)? I was just accepted in pharmacy school and will start in the fall. I just want to know if there is a chain to watch out for, or all they all the same. Also, I am planning on moving to Florida a few years after I graduate, so should I even consider Rite Aid? Pharmacists reply only please. Also, what are the reasons for your selection (salary, work conditions, vacation time) Thanks.

What do pharmacists do when you are waiting for your prescription to be processed? I was at the pharmacist today with my prescription, i handed it over and got told to wait for 15 minutes. While i was waiting i wondered what they actually do in that 15 that they need me to wait? Do they concoct the chemicals there and then?

TO ANY PHARMACISTS WHO OWN THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT PHARMACY: is your yearly salary higher than the average for a? clinical pharmacists or just a general pharmacist?? how much greater?? if you feel comfortable.. how much do you make?? i am wondering because i am 4 yrs away from earning my pharmD and i wanted to open up a independent pharmacy. thanks in advance.

What are the hours clinical pharmacists normally work? I got into pre-pharmacy and I'm wondering how many days a week/ how many hours each day does a pharmacist who works at a hospital work? Thank you for the help

How many of you think most pharmacists works at CVS are really dumb and lazy? ? How many of you think most pharmacists works at CVS are really dumb and lazy? I live in NJ and I personally believe they are really dumb and have no knowledge and not really helpful if customers have some problems.No courtesy at all too.What is your thoughts?

What undergraduate major would a Pharmacists have had? I have a family member who would like to become a pharmacist but she doesn't know what she should major in. I told her MD's usually have an undergraduate degree of biology, chemistry, or biochemistry. Do prospective pharmacists major in the same areas?

What do pharmacists do with the actual written prescriptions after filling a customer's prescription? I just wondered if they're photocopied or if the actual hard copies are kept on file.

How much does a pharmacists make? How long do you have to go to school for? Is a pharmacist tech the same thing? Is this a good carrer to look into?

How much do pharmacists make when they decide to to clinical or research? Some one told me that if you go clinical you have more opportunities and if you go research you have even more. Retail is just a dead end. I am very interested in pharmacy, so i was just wondering which one makes more money.

How many people do pharmacists usually work with? Need to know for report. Tell me as fast as you can plz. Thanks.

How much do pharmacy tech and pharmacists get paid in a year? Am I doing the right thing? Because I am starting out at a community college first and then I'm going to try to transfer to a university such as UOP, and go on with schooling to become a pharmacist. Is it going to take about 10 years?

In high school and want to be a pharmacists? I'm a freshman in high school and want to become a pharmacists. What should I be taking in high school to be getting ready?

What is a Normal Pharmacists day like at work? I want to be a Pharmacist (well it is a possibility) but what is a day at work like for a pharmacist? Like what do they do all day?

What equipment do pharmacists use and what are they used for? i need to know what types of equipment pharmacists use and what they are used for

what tools do pharmacists use on the job? what tools do pharmacists use on the job? like what about a microscope? yes, no? lol anyone have an example of a day on the job?

Why do pharmacists think they can decide NOT to fill birth control prescriptions? Even when they do not know what those pills are for medical conditions and not actually birth control. (When it goes against their own moral values as far as birth control)?

How many years does it take to become a pharmacists after high school in California? I wanted to know how many years it takes to become a pharmacist.Do you have to take a lot of math classes, or is it more science? Also which schools in California are pharmacy schools? Southern california school. what gpa is required to get accepted into pharmacy school?

How long does it take to become a pharmacists? I would like to go into pharmacy school and I would like to know some details about it. If anyone knows please let me know. How long it takes, is it real hard, is it easy to go to school and have a job at the same time?

Do pharmacists have to take a bar exam the same way lawyers do? My roommate says her sister, who is a pharmacist, has to take the bar exam in any state she wants to practice. The same bar exam lawyers take. Is that true?

How much more do dentists make than pharmacists? I know it depends on where you're located, but just give me an estimate. Also, you can give me the pros and cons of each occupation if you'd like.

Pharmacy Students/ Pharmacists please answer this. When you applied for places at university did you have work experience? I have no time to gain any and want to know my chances of getting a place. I am predicted four As in relevant subjects so there is no problem subject wise. Thank you so much for answering.

What are some good schools in Texas for aspiring pharmacists? I am a ninth-grader from Houston, Tx and i am looking to be a pharmicist. Are there any good schools around here i can go to? And are there any high school classes or other recommendations that i should know of to have a better chance at entering them?

Why does it take pharmacists so long to fill a prescription? It is not like the old days where they had to grind powder to make pills, or mix solutions, to make a prescription. I see them them behind the counter at the grocery store, walking around andtalking, then disappear for a while. Don't they have little printers that print the label, and while that is going on, they can go to the automated dispensor and fill the bottle with a press of a button? Some of the stuff is already prefilled.

How much do Pharmacists earn in New York City? I think the question pretty much explains it all. I live in Queens. I know that the pay varies depending on region. I would work anywhere in the 5 boroughs and Long Island.

How much do pharmacists make right out of college with a doctor of pharmacy degree? Just wondering, it could be for any company

Is 18,000 euros a year a good salary for pharmacists according to the standard of living in Spain? I did a currency conversion from euros to U.S dollars, and 22,000 U.S dollars does not seem like much. Maybe it is cheaper to live in Spain?

What chemicals do biochemists, pharmacists, etc work with? What kind of chemicals do professions in the chemistry field work with?

what exactly is a Psychiatric Pharmacists? and what subjects will you need to study pharmacy? the subjects that are needed when you are in college is what i am looking for.

How much do pharmacists make a year? Is it hard to become a pharmacist? If you study 4 years under the pre-med route, and have a 3.0 gpa, can you get into a pharmacy school? Is it tough-educational wise- in pharmacy school. Once out of pharmacy school, are you prepared to work as a pharmacist with a title of Doctor of pharmacy? Need help, completed 4 years of pre med education but didn't get into medical school, what other options are there for me now? Pharmacy is what people are telling me, is it true? Thanks!

When pharmacists need some medication for themselves, what do they do? For example, are they allowed to get it from their own place of work, as long as say, a doctor allows the order and a fellow pharmacist fills it? Or do they have to go to an entirely different pharmacy altogether to avoid possible drug stealing claims or something to that effect?

What kind of non-traditional job opportunities do Pharmacists have? Hi I am going to be a senior in High School this year and am very interersted in the Pharmacy programs at Ohio Northern University and University of Findlay. The tuiton at both of these schools is mind boggling and I am worried about the student loans I am going to have when I get out of school. What other opportunities do Pharmacists get other than the traditional family pharmacy, can I do research or are there other areas I can get into with this degree. Also I heard that the pharmacy program is one of the hardest that can be taken. Is their any advice you can give me as to how to get through the next six years without becoming completely stressed out and is it really worth it.

Do pharmacists have the legal right to refuse to give me back my original written prescription? In other words....I thought that the prescription was mine....it was written in my name and if I take it to a pharmacy they should be the one with a copy of it and not me in my opinion. What is the law on this? On a narcotic, it would make sense for them to keep the original. But, that is just the point. Perhaps I want to change pharmacies. Especially if I want to go somewhere else for the next refill.

How do pharmacists use aspirin in their career? What is something interesting about aspirin? What is the structure of aspirin?

What is the Most diificult challenge pharmacists will face in coming years? what can you do to overcome this problem?

I need a letter of reference for pharmacy school but I dont know any pharmacists? I am finishing my pre-pharmacy courses and plan to transfer to the college of pharmacy. I need a letter of reference from a professional pharmacist however, I dont know any. Any suggestions of how I could get a good letter of reference?

Can Indian/Pakistan qualified pharmacists work in the UK as dispensers/technicians without UK qualifications? Can Indian/Pakistan qualified pharmacists work in the UK as dispensers/technicians without UK qualifications?

To all pharmacists and Pharmacy students: What is the difference between the USP and the National Formulary? If all compounds listed in both are considered official, why have two different compilations and not just one?

Pharmacists...???????????????????? What are the average work hours of pharmacists?... If you are a pharmacist, what are your work hours?

Pharmacists? After high school how do you become a pharmacists?

pharmacists? can someone summarize pharmacists' job? + how much do they get paid on average? + what's their education like? thanks

Pharmacists...? Anyone a pharmacist?...Do you like your job?...What made you become a pharmacist?... I am trying to choose a career that will be right for me, and I thought about pharmacy...I never met a pharmacist before, so if you are a pharmacist or a student studying in this field, I would greatly appreciate your help. What college did your friend go to?...(I think I might be going to the same one)

pharmacists? a pharmacist uses 5 separate weights: 1 g 2g 4g 8g and 16g If the pharmacist can combine these weights to create new weights how many different weights are possible??

Pharmacists? Yeah.. I'm only in 7th grade but I'm wondering how long it takes to become a pharmacist not including the first two years. ? what are pharmacist going to study in school? I have a lot of questions in my mind and I need someody that can help me with it.

Pharmacists? Is this job boring? How long is college? Is college tough? How is the salary & what is the average salary for someone who just graduated? Is it easy to find a pharmacist job in a hospital?

Pharmacists? What are the pros and cons of being a pharmacist?? What do you like about your job, is it a good pay?

Pharmacists?? How much biology and chemistry do you use in your daily routine as a pharmacist? I know that you need a lot while you're in pharmacy school, but how much do you really need after you graduate?

Pharmacists? Hello, I was thinking about becoming a pharmacist and I was wondering how other people like it as a career? How are the hours? What kind of courses do you need in college? Thanks

Pharmacists? Anyone a pharmacist? I am talking about the pople who pull a relaxing 8 hour shift at a grocery store or CVS and then go home. Not the people who spend countless hours researching medicines and blah blah. How much money do you make and how did you become a pharmacist?

Pharmacists? Is being a pharmacist at a grocery store stressful? If so how, all they do is talk to patients and fill prescription bottles?

Pharmacists? I want to be a pharmacist but I want to ask how many years will it take after I graduate highschool? I've asked and looked online but I kept getting different answers!! Somebody please help me! this is getting too confusing.

pharmacists!!!? i graduate in 2009 with a Pharm D degree....is a residency required to work at an ambulatory care clinic?

pharmacists!!? how is the job? how many years of school do you need? do you enjoy it? any regrets?

Pharmacists? I'm interested in pharmaceuticals, and I was wondering what colleges/universities have good programs. Also, how much schooling is required.

Pharmacists? (Job pay)? (Work setting)? ( Is it a rewarding job) ? ( Flexible hours)? (Is there an increasing need for them)? ( Are they considered highly educated)? You can offer short answers as long as you know what you're talking about. I live in Texas just in case you were wondering.

Pharmacists? I am a highschool senior considering pharmacy. I am smart and a lot of people think I would be good at it. I took 4 years of Latin in high school, and I like Chemistry. I know they make on average like $91,998 a year, which will definitely pay back my college loans, and it sounds really good considering my family only makes like 1/5 of that. I am just concerned about the hours (they're long right?). If I have a family in the future I wouldn't want crazy hours, so would I be able to work part time? (assuming I marry a smart guy that makes a good amount). I wouldn't want to work all of the time if I have kids (but I'd probably want to work more when they go to school). LOL I know I sound crazy bcuz it sounds like I am planning too far ahead. Also, what will I need to do in college for my first year, and the years that follow. Should I say on collgeapps that I'm interested in Pre-Pharm major even though it is not definite? What is required of a pharmacy student (tests, etc.) THNX When you want to do Pharmacy, are you automatically under a pharmacy program for the first year of college or does it start like the second year? My sister said you don't really have to choose a major until the second year. Do you apply to be in the Pharmacy program or do the classes you take determine that? Please explain. Or do you apply for the program after 4 years. Ranked #9 for Best Jobs in America by Money Magazine http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/top50/index.html

Pharmacists? Is Pharmacy School really hard to get into? Easier than Medical School?

Pharmacists!!??? Could you tell me as much as you know about them? Thanks.

Pharmacists and Pharmacy School? Do people view Pharmacists as glorified pill pushers? I'm Pre-Med, but Pharmacy School is my last back up plan, but I don't want to be a Pharmacist if this is what people think of Pharmacists cause then in the future they might lower the pay and the 4 years undergrad and 4 years pharmacy school was just a waste. I overheard some people saying that future plans are to cut Pharmacists out to lower drug costs and this will make Insurance Companies profit more. This seems like a crazy idea, but so was the idea of ordering clothes, cars, and others things online and that seems to have driven the middle man out of business. Hope this doesn't offend anyone. I'm just asking a realistic question in search for a realistic answer.

Should pharmacists be allowed to dictate what medications people receive based on their own religious beliefs? The court finally ruled against this guy: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080325/ap_on_re_us/contraceptive_complaint;_ylt=AjxRtnmNj92zczp1cQo6vhkDW7oF Many women are on birth control to regulate their periods, control heavy bleeding, surpress cysts and fibroids, as treatment for various female cancers, or to treat severe acne. Many pharmacists are now refusing to fill prescriptions for anti-depressants and other psychoreactive medications (lithium). Some pharmacists claim they don't "believe" in "interfering" with the brain or they don't believe in mental illness. If a DOCTOR prescribes birth control pills, or any other medication, because a patient needs them, then a pharmacist shouldn't have the right to deny a patient their meds because they feel that taking a certain medication might be "immoral".

any pharmacists? I'm a senior in high school and this may sound really cheesey but I want to do something that helps people, but I was wondering how much patient interaction there actually is in pharmacy. Also what kind of hours do pharmacists work? I want to have a life outside of work and a family so is being a pharmacist too much of a demanding career to have a life outside of work? I know in retail pharmacy you would see the patients but what about in hospital pharmacy? Is it a satisfying career? If youre a pharmacist do you really feel like you are helping people?

Have any pharmacists worked for Rite Aid or Eckerd Drugs? My wife is going to be leaving her current position as a hospital pharmacist to get back to working a day shift. She interviewed with Eckerd Drugs today and they were VERY motivated to hire her. A HUGE sign on bonus and great benefits. Having said that, in a few months, this Eckerd with be a Rite Aid. I've read some Rite Aid horror stories online, but all were from a customer's point of view. I'd like to hear how a pharmacist views their employment with Rite Aid. I don't want my wife to go into a situation that will cause her undue stress. Sam's Club also has offered her a position, but with no sign on bonus. Also, they would make her wait 1 year before starting in the 401K plan. The schedule, however, would be better for us as a family. Any pharmacists for Sam's/Walmart who have opinions to share would be appreciated as well. We live in the Myrtle Beach, SC area. Target, unfortunately, is fully staffed here. It was the first place we looked! We get our own scripts filled there. We also checked with the supermarkets in the area: Kroger, PigglyWiggly and BiLo. Also fully staffed. Sounds like the big box stores and supermarkets must be doing something right. The only stores begging for pharmacists here are the Rx chains.

Pharmacists and Doctors:............?!!? iam a pharmacist , new post graduate , i work in a pharmacy , so i was wondering if u can give me good ,simplified links that talks about medicines and diseases, u know clinically i mean.... that could be of help and that adds to my knowledge?!!! also, if u have some advice from ur experience that u would like to give me , go ahead i'ld appreciate that!! ps: i addressed that question mainly to doc and pharmacists , cuz i know they would be of most interest in that , BUT if anyone else have useful links and would like to add something, plz feel free to answer. thanks in advance. no i don't live in UK

Pharmacists in Mexico and their health Care? I want to know what it's like for pharmacists in Mexico. I know they don't get paid like pharmacists in U.S. but i want to know. Also, how is the health care in Mexico? Is it like the U.S.'s care or more like France etc where its free. Thanks. Thanks for your answer but I need to know something else. I'm planning on becoming a pharmacist and if i becaome one and moved to Mexico, how will my lilfe be? will i struggle or live a good life? decent or well off like pharmacists in the US? thanks

Question for pharmacists about pharm school? So I'm in my third quarter of pharmacy school (a year round 3 year program) and just was looking for some feedback from pharmacists about their experience with school and how they actually became competent pharmacists. I'm totally stressed out because I feel like to this point I still haven't learned much and stuff I learned in my 1st and 2nd quarter I'm already forgetting, or have forgotten. The information comes so fast and furious it seems impossible to retain it, and I'm freaking out that I'm going to suck as a pharmacist. I've volunteered in a hospital pharmacy but haven't worked. I'm going to start next quarter though so that by the time I graduate I have 2 years under my belt. Through that work experience and rotations will I be ready? What do you suggest? Am I getting worked up about nothing? I just feel like everyone else seems to know so much already and I'm like, uhhhh.... I don't know.

FOR PHARMACISTS/ Related Fields!!? How did you decide to become a pharmacist? What made you come to this conclusion? Was it an event or a teacher or something? Also, are there other jobs for pharmacists besides working in retail? I'm interested.. but I dont want to just dispense the medicine. I want to be more active and feel like I REALLY made a difference! Please help! I'm a senior going to college next year, and I really want to make sure that pharmacy is something I really want to do before I make the committment to go to a school with a pharmacy program! THANKS!!!

Do pharmacists who earn their pharmD degree online make as much money? Do pharmacists who earn their pharmD degree online make as much money in the real world statistically as pharmacists who attended a traditional college?

Should pharmacists be allowed to refuse filling prescriptions for reasons of conscience? If a patient has gone to a doctor and received a prescription for medication, should a pharmacist be permitted to say "I'm not going to do it" and deny the patient medication? I say no...fill the order or get another job. If I'm an attorney and I get one of these pharmacists as a client, I'd be in for it if I said "my conscience prevents me from representing you." What do y'all think?

Calling all pharmacists!!!? I am 15 and want to be a pharmacist when i leave school. I was wondering if there are any pharmacists out there who can tell me whether this is a good path to take and whether you enjoy your job. Is it hard work? Boring? I would also be interested in what marks you need to get in your final exams and what you do in uni. Any help would be appreciated. Thankyou!

Becoming a Pharmacists question? I would like to know exactly how many years of college (including general education) It takes to be a Pharmacist at walgreens or Rite Aid or Kiaser. I dont want to invent new medication i just want to be a pharmasits and have seen so many diff answers on yahoo answers. I live in California if that helps. Would prefer someone who has recently graduated as a pharmacists or someone who knows for certain. Also I have not been know as the smartist guy around so poeple dont really think i can do it, But in school I didn't do well because i never applied myself, because I didn't care. Now i do and I think i can do it even though Im no genius. Tell me what you think and once again how many years of schooling it will take? Thank you for taking the time to read my long question.

What information sources do pharmacists most use? I am a graduate student in library science researching the information seeking behavior of pharmacists. I would like to get a sense of what information sources are most used among pharmacists of all kinds: hospital and community pharmacists. Thanks!

Information about pharmacists? I am intrested in becoming a pharmacist. I was wondering how the competition is for getting into a school of pharmacy, what you need to be considered, but most of all i was wondering how much pharmacists get PAID? Preferable in Canada

Salaries of Pharmacists and increase?? I know post-graduates receive close to $100 thous, but according to monster.com, the top paid pharmacists- with 10+ yrs of experience basically get paid the same (maybe $110~120?), what's the increase of salaries among pharmacists. Do you get paid about the same or a tiny increase no matter how many years you work? Even lik 30 or more years? Also, salaries of incoming pharmacists are increasing quite alot each year. How do exisiting pharmacists react to that? Do you get enough increase each year?

What are pharmacists? Is pharmacist a very broad term for anyone who works in the field of pharmacy and pharmaceuticals? When someone says he is a pharmacist, I think of the guy behind the counter of my local supermarket's pharmacy section. But then I see all the requirements one needs to become a pharmacists which are university degrees and graduate degrees that takes years to complete. But I think the behind-the-counter-pharmacists get their education from a community college of sorts.

Pharmacists who stutters ...? I classify myself as a moderate stutter and tend to trip up on certain words (ie. words that begin with the letter s) and have a hard time communicating clearly. I am currently debating if I should apply to pharmacy school. I have researched this career and believe that I am capable of handling all the stress and workload in science and math courses. However, I also realize that becoming a pharmacists means being an effective communicator, which is why public speaking is one of the pre-pharmacy courses. I also am aware that in pharmacy schools, many presentations are part of the class. Is anyone in the same position as me or has went through this before? I really need some guidance and advice to eliminate this fear.

Pharmacists have more drug, pharmacology training than MDs, but? but do you trust pharmacists more than MDs when it comes to which drug is best, dosage, side effects, kinetics, and why?

PHARMACISTS or Pre-Pharm Students, I really need ur help!!!? I'm considering Pharm as my major very seriously. While understanding that pharm is a great job to have both financially and emotionally, but the problem is I DO NOT like chemistry. I'm pretty good at math, maybe biology, but things like hexadiotride nitrocarbondioxide make me wanna puke (maybe misspelled). Did you guys/girls really had a inclination towards chemistry? or did you just have to get it over with so that you could become pharmacists? Would I be able to be one, although I'm not that interested in Chemistry?

Pharmacists, hw do you like your job? I want to be a really good involved mom, but also a career woman. Is it possible to have the two? I know I have the skills and passion for both. For you pharmacists, what do you think>

Pharmacists only!? Ok, hopefully I've weeded out all the non-Pharmacists... What major will best get you into a Pharmacy grad school? A lot of college catalogs say that biotechnology, biology, applied science and technology, OR chemistry will do because most people that actually go to Pre-Pharm schools don't get in to graduate schools....go figure. Oh yeah, if you guys have any good sites about this profession, don't hesitate to list them. Thanks, I appreciate it. Thanks for the advice, The Advisor. I appreciate it.

Pharmacists suing over having to dispense morning after pill? I just read this article, and am shocked. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070727/ap_on_he_me/refusing_prescriptions I would like to believe that ANY professional would not let their personal beliefs get in the way of their work. It is my belief that they can decide for themselves whether or not to use this pill, and to do their jobs properly at work. Whether or not you think abortion is right or wrong, are these pharmacists failing to uphold their duty of care to their patients/customers? I know abortion is a touchy subject, so please, everyone be kind. thanks Gosh, I was hoping to hear some opposing views to see the thought behind it... thanks again for the answers