Prospective Pharm. D. Student
Opportunities in Pharmacy
The profession of pharmacy offers excellent opportunities to men and women interested in science and health care. Registered pharmacists find careers in community pharmacy,
hospital pharmacy, consulting, managed care, pharmaceutical manufacturing, scientific research, medical liaison, and education.
Pharmacists are experts in medication therapy management. They provide information to patients about their medications to ensure that they receive the maximum benefits associated
with their treatment. The field of community pharmacy affords men and women an opportunity to become owners of their own professional businesses or managers of corporate chain stores and thus play an essential role in the life of their community.
Pharmacy has become an important part of institutional health care systems and long-term care. Pharmacists are an integral part of the health care team in hospitals and there
continues to be a significant demand for hospital pharmacists. Additional employment opportunities for pharmacy practice are available in a growing number of areas including home
health care, managed care, and consulting services.
The manufacture of drug products is one of America's largest industries and, owing to the care and accuracy required, scientific skill is necessary. Many excellent employment opportunities are available in this field. Manufacturers also employ pharmacists as medical service representatives who provide drug, clinical, and other information to health professionals.
The advancement of medicine and pharmacy depends upon research, and the amount of original investigation continually in progress is enormous. Although post-graduate education is usually required, this field is open to pharmacists who are interested in scientific achievement.
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