What is a pharmacist?
When you’re feeling sick, a doctor may give you or your parents a prescription to make you feel better. Pharmacists are the ones who make sure you get exactly what the doctor ordered. They fully understand medicines and carefully prepare your prescription so you get better fast. They also advise patients on how and when to take their medicine and how to avoid dangerous drug interactions.

How much education do you need?
Most pharmacist careers require a master’s degree or Ph.D., M.D. or J.D. (law degree).

Does this career fit your personality type?
This career is great for investigative, conventional and social types.

SKILLS YOU NEED

Doing Good Want to do something good every day? Pharmacists help people feel better and fully recover from illness quickly. Teamwork Being a good team player means working well with your peers to provide patients with the proper medications. Brain Power Pharmacists have to know about different medications as well as the proper doses to give to each person – and it’s different for everyone! Math Math skills are important for measuring out medications and keeping track of customer payments. Writing Good writing skills are essential to communicating well with peers and pharmacy customers. Science Pharmacy is a broad science that requires a thorough understanding to be successful in this career.

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