| Pharmacists play an important role in the healthcare | | | | drug for the unique needs of a particular patient. |
| field. They are trained in the dispensing of | | | | These drugs are not normally manufactured on a |
| medications which requires an understanding of how | | | | mass basis. |
| drugs work such as drug interactions, the effects of | | | | Pharmacists can also teach in Universities and |
| the drugs on the body, dosages and strengths, and | | | | Pharmacy Schools. There are also pharmacists that |
| the side affects. As the role of pharmacists evolved | | | | freelance. For instance, these pharmacists will travel |
| in the healthcare industry, this medical career has | | | | to various locations and medical facilities to fill in for |
| become much more flexible and lucrative. | | | | pharmacists who are on vacation or have to take a |
| Pharmacists are now taking on more roles and | | | | leave of absence for a personal or professional |
| responsibilities in the field of healthcare. They are | | | | reason. It is a good choice for people who like to be |
| involved in such areas as taking people's blood | | | | self employed and love to travel. |
| pressure, performing tests for such conditions as | | | | There are also pharmacy positions in nursing homes, |
| diabetes, checking cholesterol levels, educating people | | | | assisted living centers, nursing homes, and |
| on different medications (prescribed and non | | | | rehabilitation centers. A pharmacist can even train to |
| prescribed,) smoking cessation programs, diet and | | | | work in the veterinary pharmaceutical field. |
| nutrition, weight loss programs, and other health and | | | | Pharmacy is a medical area where one can earn a |
| wellness programs. | | | | very lucrative income. As well, one can take |
| There are many different places where a pharmacist | | | | advantage of flexible work schedules, working with |
| can work. They can be found working in a variety of | | | | the community, and working in a variety of |
| areas in hospitals. They assist physicians and other | | | | geographic locations and medical areas. When |
| healthcare professionals with drug formulation and | | | | compared to other medical careers, pharmacy has a |
| dispensing techniques. They will also be educating | | | | less stressful work environment. |
| patients and families about medications and how they | | | | A career in pharmacy is more than just filling and |
| work. Pharmacists can also be found working for | | | | dispensing medical prescriptions. Pharmacists play a |
| pharmaceutical companies. Their function is to | | | | major role in all areas of the medical field. There are |
| research drugs to determine their effectiveness as | | | | now many career options available for those seeking |
| well ensuring that drugs are safe for people. | | | | a career in pharmacy. Those who become |
| Pharmacists can also work as sales representatives | | | | pharmacists enjoy the flexibility that comes with |
| for a pharmaceutical company. You can also find | | | | choosing what medical area that they will gain |
| pharmacists working in government institutions. They | | | | employment. Pharmacy is a rewarding and lucrative |
| are normally employed in the area of drug safety and | | | | healthcare career that is in great demand. If you |
| education. They ensure that drugs submitted for | | | | enjoy working with people and enjoy science and |
| approval for humans are safe. Compounding | | | | medicine, working in Pharmacy may be the career for |
| pharmacy is another area where pharmacists are | | | | you. |
| employed. These pharmacies specialize in preparing | | | | |