Occupation Profile for Pharmacists

Compound and dispense medications following prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists, or other authorized medical practitioners.

Excellent job opportunities are expected.
Earnings are high, but some pharmacists are required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Pharmacists are becoming more involved in counseling patients and planning drug therapy programs.
A license is required; the prospective pharmacist must graduate from an accredited college of pharmacy and pass a series of examinations.