Pharmacy Career Trends
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Pharmacologists are desperately needed to aid the growinghealth care sector. According to Sarlary.Com the majority of pharmacologists earn between $98,000-$109,000. The top paid positions are in the Western United States.
Over 41% of pharmacy positions are held by professionals with a JD, MD, or PhD.. Over 25% of the companies have fewer than 25 employees and almost 16% of the companies have over 15,000 employees.
Bureau of Labor Statistics states that in 2008-2009 there is an expected increase of pharmacy technicians needed by 32%. This is a much faster than average increase in demand compared to all occupations.
The number one reason cited is an aging population that uses more prescription drugs and scientific advancements, which are developing more drugs to help cure diseases. Pharmacologists are needed to do research and fill the prescriptions.
Continuing education for pharmacologists is not an option. It is essential that both pharmacists an pharmacology techs stay abreast of the new prescription drugs. They must know the names, class, side effects and possible interferences with other medications.
As the health insurance industry tries to find ways ways to cut costs, pharmaceutical technicians will be used to do many of the typical and admin responsibilities that were performed by the pharmacist.
Almost all States have laws stating the maximum number of technicians who can safely work under the supervision of a pharmacist at one time. Changes in these regulations may directly affect job opportunities
The career opportunities vary significantly. There are community pharmacists who compounds and dispenses prescribed drugs. They are also responsible for transferring prescriptions, tracking information and handling customer concerns.
Your career begins with the college of pharmacy and takes you as far as you are willing to go. The opportunities are limitless.
Published July 27th, 2008
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