Is being a pharmacist a good fit for you?
Prepares and hands out medicines prescribed by doctors. Explains to patients how to use them safely.
What the work involves
- Checks prescriptions for accuracy, the ingredients needed and whether they suit the patient.
- Works with other health workers to plan and check how well medicines work, and gives advice about them.
- Works in hospitals or clinics, giving out prescriptions, advising medical teams or specialising in certain medicine areas.
- Gives information and advice on how medicines interact, side effects, doses and safe storage.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be curious and helping. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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