What is the difference between a pharmacist and a pharmacist technician?
I want to know what the differences are regarding these two. Salary and work difference. #pharmacy #pharmacist #financial-planning
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Saira’s Answer
A pharmacist is a licensed health professional who has completed a pharmacy program in college and has earned a pharmacy degree. A program must be a minimum of 2-3 years of undergrad and about 3-4 years of professional years of study in a pharmacy program offered by a college institution. Once a student has graduated from the program, he or she must take the NAPLEX which is a national board of pharmacy licensure test followed by a law exam per state that you wish to practice in. Salary is based on experience, field and sometimes location. A pharmacist can make anywhere between 80-130k
A pharmacy technician does not require schooling although there are technical classes that may be attended and are recommended to compete for jobs. They work alongside the pharmacist assisting in technical work needed. Their salary is based on experience, field and location as well. A pharm tech can make anywhere between 17k-30k
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