Bill of Health: Pharmacist Shortage

If you are looking for a profession that's in demand and pays well and you don't mind a heavy load of science courswork, pharmacy might be the career path for you. NBR correspondent Jeff Yastine examines the reasons why it is a buyer's market for pharmacists.



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External Links/Articles*

• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
  The AACP is " the national organization representing the interests of pharmacy education and educators."
• American Phamacists Association (APhA)
  APhA is the a national professional society of phamacists. The association's website includes information about careers in pharmacy.
• Health Affairs
  Health Affairs is "The Policy Journal of the Health Sphere." This links to a Health Affairs trends report titled, "Challenges to the Pharmacist Profession from Escalating Pharmaceutical Demand."
• Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
  NSU is an indepdendent university with a main campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This links to information about the school's college of pharmacy. Dr. Andre Malave, dean of the college, is interviewed in Jeff Yastine's report.
• Pharmacist Daily
  A blog focused on "giving current information on the ever changing landscapte of pharmacy and also providing insight into education, job search, salary negotiation, interview and job preparation."
• Pharmacy Manpower Project
  The Pharmacy Manpower Project collects data on the supply of licensed pharmacists in the U.S. The site presents an Aggregate Demand Index for pharmacists. Partners in the project include the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, the Touro University College of Pharmacy, and more.
• U.S. Department of Labor
  This links to the "Phamacists" page of the Occupational Outlook Handbook maintained by the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. The page includes information about the job outlook, earnings, and qualifications for pharmacists

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