What do they do?
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Pharmacists monitor patient's medication, teach patients about their medication and provide drug information. They also control and oversee distribution of medications in the hospital.
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Where do they work?
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Retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, research and development as well as sales.
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Educational Requirements
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In Michigan, all pharmacy schools have progressed to a six-year program, which allows everyone to graduate with a Pharm.D in the Science of Pharmacy. MI Pharmacy and Controlled Substance license is also required.
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More Information
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
1426 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-739-2330
http://www.aacp.org
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National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
700 Busse Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
http://www.nabp.net
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
7272 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-300
http://www.ashp.org
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