Pharmacists cannot diagnose medical conditions, but pharmacist can answer
many questions about medicines, recommend nonprescription drugs, and discuss how
your child or you may react to specific medications. And some pharmacists can
also provide blood sugar and blood pressure monitoring and offer advice on home
monitoring tests.
Most pharmacists who graduated in the 1980s received 5-year bachelor's
degrees. Recently, it has become popular for pharmacists to receive a doctor of
pharmacy degree. This 6- to 7-year-program requires pharmacists in training to
go on hospital rounds with doctors and be there when decisions are made to begin
drug use. These skills are particularly useful for pharmacists who operate
within hospital settings.
Pharmacists are required to stay up-to-date on the changing world of
medicine. Every 2 years, U.S. law requires pharmacist to complete 30 credits of
continuing education classes on drug therapy. You can find more information
about US Pharmacist at
