By Lindsay Daugherty
Nature of Work:
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners.
May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage,
interactions, and side effects of medications
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics
Other qualifications:
Must have knowledge of Medicine and Dentistry
The large baby-boom generation is aging, and older people typically use more
prescription medicines than younger people.
Higher rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes among all age groups will
also lead to demand for prescription medications.
Physicians
Registered Nurses
Registered Nurse
By Lindsay Daugherty
Nature of Work
Record patients medical histories and symptoms
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