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Pharmacists spend their day interpreting labels prescribed by doctors, preparing the medications, advising customers on drug use, training pharmaceutical technicians or clerks, giving information to multidisciplinary health care teams, and monitoring patient drug therapies.

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Most pharmacists work in the office- whether that means behind the counter in a drug store, mass-market chains, supermarkets, or in the hospital. Background education required for this occupation involves a lot of research and study in and outside of school. But once they begin working, they will need to apply their knowledge to prepare drugs according to prescriptions and advise patients every single day. Pharmacists spend the other half of their time teaching and training others who are new to the job.

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Born on August 6, 1881 in Scotland, Alexander Fleming never imagined that he would revolutionize the world of medicine. During his youth, he moved to London, England, and later studied at St. Mary's Hospital Medical School. His dream of becoming a surgeon soon changed as he came under the influence of bacteriologists in the Inoculation Department at St. Mary's. His interest in this field of science blossomed as he joined the Royal Army Medical Corps during WWI and studied wound infections of war victims. He discovered that antiseptics used on wounds at the time were more harming to the body than they were beneficial- and he sought to find a new way to help heal them. In November of 1921 Fleming discovered lysozyme, an enzyme found in bodily fluids that had a similar antiseptic effect. In 1928, Fleming discovered a type of mold, which would later be isolated and purified to become penicillin- the world's first antibiotic. This discovery not only changed wound treatment at the time but also paved the way for modern medicine that is used today.

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Typically, it takes a total 8 years of study to become a full fledged pharmacist. A student must first earn their Bachelor's degree and the following college credits to be enrolled in a degree program at a pharmacy school: biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, humanities, and social sciences. This generally takes about 4 years of college. Once they are accepted into pharmacy school, students must take the required classes in order to obtain a Masters' Degree and a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.). Mandatory classes include biopharmacy, medicinal chemistry, physiology, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmacy law, pharmacy practice, heathcare systems, pharmacy management, therapeutics, and pharmacokinetics.

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Chemistry is my favorite subject- and knowing that I can use it to help others is a good incentive for me to pursue a chemistry-involved career. Growing up, I wanted to be a doctor of some sort, but I soon realized that I am not the type to stomach things that make me queasy (such as studying human anatomy). Instead, I found that I can still save a life- but in a different way than surgeons do- I can help others by giving them the right drugs they need. Pharmacy is both a stable and lucrative occupation. I first learned of this career through my cousin's girlfriend, who is currently a pharmacist at CVS. I plan on taking the test to become a pharmaceutical technician or to work as a clerk at a local pharmacy next summer.

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Negatives

In some areas, people will come in with fake prescriptions for drugs

As of right now, getting accepted into pharmacy schools and getting hired is highly competitive (drug store chains are now hiring the fewest pharmacists- less than 1% of the total profession)

Once you get used to the job, it can become very routine-like and tedious

Positives

Good income

Once you are hired, it is a pretty stable job- it is rare to get laid off or fired if you are working for a drug store chain

I can help others and give back to the community in a sort of indirect way. I'll be able to provide people with the drugs they need to live and give advice to patients

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UNIVERSITIES THAT OFFER BACHELOR'S, MASTERS', & PhD

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UNIVERSITIES THAT OFFER BACHELOR'S, MASTERS', & PhD

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South University

Auburn University

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of Minnesota

University of California at San Francisco

University of Texas at Austin

Colorado Technical University

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According to the 2010 salary survey by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy, pay in this field of work ranges from $92,000 to $125,000+. Contrary to most occupations, it's actually the newly graduated who are just starting out that make the most money, from $115,000-$125,000 if they work at drug store chains. Supermarket chains have the "widest range for a starting salary, between $92,000 and $125,540. Pay for the newly-hired in the hospital ranged from $92,000 to $122,720; even though they are the most likely to be working more hours than in other fields. All in all, pharmacists make enough money to live comfortable and maintain a stable life.