Donald Said:

Is hospital pharmacy a good career?

We Answered:

My mother is a hospital pharmacist, so I'll do my best to answer based on our experience. :)

The pay is very good for hospital pharmacy, usually much better than retail. I believe the average pay range is between 50,000 a year and $100,000 a year. Compared to most jobs, it's not particularly taxing or stressful, and the hours are generally flexible. I remember my mother being home for me a lot when I was a kid. However, hospital pharmacists are sometimes on call, so you may be called into work for a few hours when something goes wrong. My mom usually ends up getting called in once every few weeks. Workshops/training sessions are very sparse... I think my mother goes for training once a year or so.

Overall, I'd say yes! It's a good job with decent pay for some pretty easy work, allows time to raise kids, and you've always got the satisfaction of knowing you've saved people's lives! ^_^

Go for it!

Ruben Said:

what is the first thing that I have to do to pursue my career I graduated Pharmacy in the Philippines?

We Answered:

You cannot use your education from the Philippines over here without reevaluation of your grades and courses as well as possible recertification and that takes at least two years.

Bernard Said:

Question for Licensed Pharmacy Technicians?

We Answered:

Well...I waited until after, but you'll more than likely get hired even if you are in the process of it. A lot of people get hired at their internships, and they can pay for you to take the test.

Ramona Said:

Which pharmacy career should I pursue?

We Answered:

You don't get to choose that - at least not yet.

Retail pharmacist is very tedious. Go watch one work at your local pharmacy.

p.s. You needn't be a pharmacist to be a rep. A BA degree is usually required. You have to be a good sale person.

Sam Said:

I am becomeing a Pharmacy Technician, any good places that I should conder for work?

We Answered:

I would HIGHLY suggest you work in a hospital.

Retail pharmacy technicians (like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, etc.) don't make very much compared to technicians that work in a hospital. I worked at Safeway when I was 17 as a pharmacy technician (not certified) and I only made $8.00 an hour. It was horrible!

I have been a certified pharmacy technician for almost 5 years now. I work in a hospital pharmacy and I'm the Pyxis administrator for my hospital (I'm only 21!). A Pyxis machine holds all the medications (tablets, oral suspensions, IV fluid, etc). I also make IV fluid, compound oral medication, compound ointments, dispense medication and controlled medication (narcotics) and maintain the machines (just to name a few). I make $16.70 an hour and I get a raise every year.

Good luck!