Pharmacy By: Emily Webb 2A Mrs. Leslie

Nature of Work/What They Do  Distributes drugs to individuals  Advises patients, physicians, and other health practitioners on the selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of medications  Monitor health progress  Mixes drugs (only a small part of job)  Some specialize in specific drugs

Work Environment  Pharmacists work in a clean, well lit, well ventilated area  They spend most of the day on their feet  Most work about 40 hours a week  May be required to work weekends, nights, and holidays

General Info  The average salary is $106,410 a year  Pharmacists are hired by hospitals, drugstores, or community drugstores  Pharmacy is a growing field with a growth rate of 21%. This is much faster than average.

Key Requirements  Pharmacists need scientific aptitude, good interpersonal skills, desire to help others, and be detail oriented  Pharmacy also requires having a license and a Pharm D. degree

High school Subjects to Study  Biology, chemistry, physics, geometry, algebra 2, pre-calculus, calculus, English, computer science, foreign language, biotechnology, statistics

Education/Training  Must earn a Pharm D. degree (4 years)  To get a Pharm D., you must have completed at least 2 years of specific professional study, which includes some courses in math, natural sciences or chemistry, biology, physics, humanities, and social sciences  Training programs and research projects  Others may obtain a degree in public administration and health  Must earn a MBA for your own pharmacy