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Where do pharmacists have direct patient contact?
Clinical and Retail Settings
What do pharmacists advise health professionals and the public on?
The proper selection and use of medicines
What do pharmacists do?
Dispense drugs and medicines prescribed by physicians, dentists, and other health professionals
What do pharmacists understand?
Understand the use, composition, and effects of drugs and how they are tested for purity and strength
What companies do pharmacists work in coordination with?
with insurance companies on behalf of the patient, completing and submitting the necessary paperwork to ensure eligible medication costs are covered under the patient’s insurance policy
What are the four pharmacy specialties?
Pharmacotherapists
Nutrition support pharmacists
Radiopharmacists or nuclear pharmacists
Pharmaceutical industry pharmacists
What do Pharmacotherapists do?
work closely with physicians
may make hospital rounds with physicians, talk to patients, and monitor pharmaceutical use
What do Nutrition support pharmacists do?
help determine and prepare the drugs needed for nutrition
What do Radiopharmacists or nuclear pharmacists do?
apply the principles and practices of pharmacy and radiochemistry to produce radioactive drugs used for diagnosis and therapy
What do Pharmaceutical industry pharmacists do?
work in the sales, research and development, or marketing divisions of pharmaceutical companies
Where did a majority of pharmacists work?
Retail settings (42%)
How many states require a license for pharmacists?
All states
What degree must pharmacists obtain?
must earn a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree from a college of pharmacy
What exam do PharmD schools require applicants to take?
Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT)
How long do PharmD programs generally last?
6 years
Where do students in PharmD programs spend about ¼ of their time?
in a variety of pharmacy practice settings under the supervision of licensed pharmacists
What degrees could be offered by PharmD programs?
A masters or PhD
What do pharmacy techs and aides do?
Help licensed pharmacists prepare prescription medications
What do pharmacy techs do?
generally are responsible for receiving prescription requests, counting tablets, and labeling bottles
What do pharmacy aides do?
perform administrative functions such as answering phones, stocking shelves, and operating cash registers
Where did most pharmacy techs and aides work?
Retail settings (51%)
Job opportunities are expected to be best for pharmacy techs and aides with what?
certification or work experience
Do all states require a highschool diploma or equivalent for Pharmacy techs and aides?
No, only some states require
Where do most pharmacy technicians and aides receive their training?
On the job
How long does on the job training for pharmacy techs and aides usually last?
Between 3 and 12 months
Do most states require pharmacy technicians to be registered with the state board of pharmacy?
Yes, in most states they do
What are the requirements to register with the state Board of pharmacy for pharmacy techs?
High school diploma or equivalent
payment of an application fee
Who offers certification for pharmacy technicians if their state requires it?
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the National Healthcareer Association administer national certification examinations
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