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Pharmacy

Be the medication expert

$100,000 - $150,000/yr
RX Queens

Career Overview

Pharmacists dispense medications, counsel patients, and ensure safe drug therapy. This healthcare career combines science knowledge with patient care.

Education & Training

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) - 6-8 years total, state licensing exam (NAPLEX), optional specializations

Career Growth

Staff Pharmacist → Clinical Pharmacist → Pharmacy Manager → Director of Pharmacy → Pharmacy Owner. Specializations include oncology, pediatrics, or research.

A Day in the Life

Pharmacists review prescriptions, dispense medications, counsel patients, monitor drug interactions, collaborate with healthcare providers, and manage pharmacy operations.

Skills Needed

Attention to detailScience aptitudeCommunicationMath skillsProblem-solvingEthical judgment

Local Resources & Programs

LIU Brooklyn College of Pharmacy

St. John's University Pharmacy

Pharmacy technician certification programs

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