Pharmacist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pharmacists compound, or prepare, prescriptions written by physicians, dentists, and other practitioners.  They review these prescriptions to validate their accuracy and then prepare the medication.  They are involved in weighing, measuring and mixing drugs.

Pharmacist answers patients’ and customers questions about the drugs they are taking and the drugs which can be sold over the counter. Pharmacists work in hospitals, clinics, health departments, universities and grocery, drug, and discount stores.

Average salary: 

$33,000 - $51,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school classes such as AP and IB) such as science, English, and math. All Pharmacists must graduate from a college of pharmacy.