Pharmacist

Duties and responsibilities:Serves patients by preparing medications; giving pharmacological information to multidisciplinary healthcare team; monitoring patient drug therapies.

salary:116,670 USD

education:Becoming a pharmacist requires years of education and training to obtain the necessary knowledge, skills and certifications. Aspiring pharmacists can spend anywhere between six years (fast-track) to thirteen years completing pre-requisites, Pharm. D coursework, clinical rotations and national exam.

Demand for this profession:The demand for trained pharmacy professionals has increased in past years due to the rapid growth of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, especially for the growing elderly population. The number of pharmacists in healthcare services is also growing, as pharmacists become more actively involved in drug therapy decision-making for patients of all ages. There is good potential for advancement and competitive salaries within a pharmacy career.

Reflection: i would like to be a pharmacist but i’m more for saving lives and be more like a doctor so for me i wouldn't like to be one but at the same time is interest.