Career questions tagged pharmacy
How to get a pharmacy technician job without any degree or experience?
Hello! I’m an incoming freshman, about to attend college this fall. Therefore, I have no experience or degree for any medical field yet. However, I searched online and saw that you don’t need experience working as a pharmacy technician in a retail store, sometimes even in hospital. I’m in a pre nursing major, and it has nothing to do with pharmacy except that they both are medical related field. I thought I could try applying for some retail jobs in CVS and/or Walgreen and get those pharmacy tech skills. But I got rejected both times when I applied. I think they mostly want people with experience working in the position. Do you know what I can do to maybe increase the likelihood of getting into there? I heard if I start out working as a cashier in CVS, there’s a more likelihood that I can be promoted to working in the pharmacy area. Is it true? I’m not as serious about pharm tech jobs as of right now, that’s why I wanna try working there to see if I like this job or not. Thank you!
why i want to do CNA?
why i want to do CNA? i would like to do cna because it helps all kind of people . it also give me a chance to work diffrent type of people, being a cna you will have the chance to work with elderly or young people. im curenty in collage and have a high school diploma. im a people person and a skill of getting along with others.
How can I transition from Pharmacy to healthcare consulting?
I am a senior band 8a Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber with 10 years experience in various settings including digital/telehealth, physical and mental health Trusts. I have an established record of delivering significant cost savings through large scale medicines optimisation and biosimilar switches. I have experience in clinical governance by way of being elected as a Staff Governor to sit on the Council of Governors and also a Core20PLUS Ambassador Alumni with NHS England and NHS Improvement to address healthcare inequalities. With this background, I'd like to move into healthcare consulting. Please advise on the best strategy to transition (ideally without a drastic pay cut). Thanks.
How does Retail Pharmacy tech. compare to hospital Pharmacy tech?
Once I complete my certification I want to go into working at the hospital, but a lot of people recommend working retail like Walgreens or CVS.
Does Pharmacy tech. work relate to Psychiatrist work?
I've always wanted to do some type of social work but for now I want to take up pharmacy. I want to know would what I learn in pharmacy later help me with that type of profession.
How do you keep up with your studies and athletics at the same time without underperforming in either?
I will be majoring in pharmacy and playing soccer at the same time this fall. I’m really concerned about my time management during this time. Also, I have enough credits from high school to go straight into harder and more pharmacy-oriented classes in the fall. I would love any fool-proof tips or tricks to get my work done on time. #Spring26
What college path did you choose first (ex. biology, biomedical or chemistry) when wanting to become a pharmacist ?
What college path did you choose first (ex. biology, biomedical or chemistry) when wanting to become a pharmacist? Why did you choose this path? How challenging was this path?
What steps should I take to become a pharmacist and to gain hands-on experience ?
I am currently a high school senior preparing to graduate and continue my education in college. I want to become a pharmacist but I'm a little lost on what classes I should take, what majors I should consider, and how to gain experience while still in school. All advice is appreciated! #Spring26
What should i know before getting into university if I'm going to study pharmaceutical sciences? What are some things I can do to get ahead?
What should i know before getting into university if I'm going to study pharmaceutical sciences? What are some things I can do to get ahead? Btw, I'm going to be studying in Spain if anyone has specific advice
How do I know if I should switch career paths after being set on only one for my whole life, and what has helped others in making that decision? #Spring26
I am a first year biology major student and I wanted to be a veterinarian for almost my whole life with dreams and plans built around that. However, I have been thinking about possibly switching to something like pharmacy because I found it is something I am really interested in as well. What is making this decision difficult for me, is that being a vet has always felt like it had been my thing and passion of mine growing up until now. By changing careers to pursue a career in pharmaceuticals, it feels like I'm giving up something that was apart of me, even though both careers I have a strong passion for. It is especially confusing because I love each path in different ways, but both under the common umbrella of liking science and helping my community. I am not sure how to figure out whether I actually want to pursue this new interest into a career or be the veterinarian I always wanted to be. #Spring26
What skills do you think are most important for someone pursuing healthcare management, and how did you develop them?
I am a college sophomore and certified pharmacy majoring in healthcare management.
How do I decide if pharmacy is for me?
Hello! I am a pre-pharmacy student right now and am really struggling to decide if pharmacy is for me. I have been struggling in the chemistry area specifically with organic chemistry and I feel so overwhelmed by what I will need to know as a pharmD. Do you have study advice or general advice for how to know if pharmacy is truly for you?
health and jobs ?
My top value is health. I would like to know what jobs are connected to this value.
What i need to advance my career as a PharmacoVigilance Expert?
I am a Pharmacy Student and want to advance my career in PharmacoVigilance. So, which subjects should i be griped on?
which is better an MP or an DP and how do they differ?
Hello everyone im chaimaa a pharmacy student i have been torn wheter to switch from MP to DP i find myself found of clinical work but honestly i dont know what to do ,for people over here studying same or already done any one with more experience than iam i would appreciate your response?
Just how hard is becoming a pharmacist and what challenges am I likely to face?
I've wanted to be a pharmacy for a while, awhile as in a few years, and I haven't really been looking into it until this year, which is my final year of high school. And because of that I've been searching up lots of different things and I'm not exactly sure just what to believe.
The Pharmacy Path? This is all new to me.
College is a new chapter in my life and don't know where to start. My college goals is to go to a four year school for pharmacy. Is it a good path to go down? What do other students feels once they start down this path?
What is the hardest part about being a clinical pharmacist in a hospital ?
I am a senior in high school this year, and I aspire to be a clincal pharmacist. The healthcare field is a big interest for me. I dream of changing lives and helping others.
What does being a pharmacist look like?
I think about going into pharmacy, and I want to know what being a pharmacist looks like so I can get an idea of what I’m going into. I would also like to know about the class that I will be taking in college. Any tips will help.
What is are the best study or general tips for a student on a Pharmacy track ?
Especially for the PharmD test.
Which companies should you avoid as an aspiring pharmacist ?
I've heard mixed reviews on being a pharmacist. What I could tell was that it wasn't really for everyone, but most people are adamant on avoiding CVS.
What opportunities are out there in terms of degrees and undergraduate programs that would lead me to become a pharmacist?
I'm a South Carolina resident, senior in high school, and someone who plans to stay in state for college. I am interested in USC, PC, and other faith affiliated schools.
How do I become a Nuclear Pharmacist?
I am a highschool junior originally interested in compound pharmacy, but as I did a bit more research I saw Nuclear Pharmacy. I've never heard of it before and I just want to know if anyone has any information about the job and how they got to that position.
How do I get an internship at a pharmacy as a high school junoir?
I am a high school junior and I want to pursue the pharmaceutical field. Specifically, I want to be a compound pharmacist and I was wondering if anyone knows how I can get an internship at a pharmacy as a high school junior and if I even can.
How can I use my free time to better prepare for pharmacy school?
Resume tips, extracurriculars, etc.
When deciding what school to go to, do I choose the cheaper one or the more expensive one with a better program?
I am in 12th grade, and trying to decide what school to go to to study pharmacy. One option is cheaper and closer to home, but the other is my dream school but more expensive.
