Generally have a set schedule each week.
May work full time or part time. Most work 40 hours per week. Those who are self-employed often work more than 50 hours per week.
May work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Many pharmacies are open for extended hours or around the clock.
May travel to nursing homes or other facilities as a consultant.
PHARMACISTS will:
dispense drugs that are prescribed by doctors and other health care workers.
plan and monitor drug schedules for patients.
analyze records to look at trends in drug use or possible excessive use
plan and carry out dispensing procedures to meet legal requirements
monitor the security of controlled substances and the disposal of hazardous waste
also hire and supervise employees or interns.
PHARMACISTS frequently:
work in drug stores, hospitals, and grocery stores
who work in pharmacies provide information about drugs sold without a prescription
It is important that PHARMACISTS be able to:
monitor customers' drug use to make sure they do not take drugs that have harmful interactions.
mix ingredients to form powders or solutions. However, compounding is a rare task because most medicines come from the manufacturer in standard dosages.
