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Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.



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$136k

Annual median Salary

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Education

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).


78%

Doctoral degree

11%

Bachelor's degree

5%

Post-doctoral training

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Clinical Pharmacist

Hospital Pharmacist

Pharm D (Pharmacy Doctor)

Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)

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