Pharmacist

Hi all!

I'm a UK pharmacist hoping to qualify and work in the US. Is it still worth doing or any tips in general? I've read on Reddit there's a surplus of Pharmacists in the US. What are your views on that?

Thanks!

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If you can somehow get a hospital/industry job here, then yes, it’s worth it. If it’s retail, then probably not…

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Umm yh retail looks pretty grim from what I can tell

Depends, are you big on patient interaction or not? If you’re not, industry, working for the government, or managed care may be a better option. If you’re big on patient interaction, retail, telehealth, or hospital as a clinical or staff pharmacist is a route. Some hospitals offer hybrid roles where you’re clinical and staff so you’re not only working in the pharmacy. The other thing is pay, due to the surplus, pay is declining in some areas. Pharmacy is significantly about who you know these days.

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I see. Thanks. One of the reason I want to relocate is because of the pay in UK. It's nothing compared to the states.

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