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How much does a pharmacist get paid a week?

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The pay does vary depending on experience, certifications, geography, demand and other factors. The average pay is around $110,000/yearly.

I would recommend looking into much more than pay. Things such as work-life balance, stress level, fulfillment and job satisfaction are infinitely more important in the long run.

The cost of pharmacy school is also a factor that should be taken into consideration. The average cost of pharmacy school is $180,000 and that can increase by tens of thousands of dollars when factoring in living expenses for 4 years.

Christopher recommends the following next steps:

Speak with pharmacists in a variety of positions (community, independent, hospital, pharma, clinical)
Look into cost of education and consider financial implications
Research specific pharmacy schools and speak with students
Get a job in a pharmacy or hospital to see of you like it
Take a career personality test
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