<\/span><\/h3>\nCommunity pharmacists<\/em>\u00a0work in retail stores such as chain drug stores or independently owned pharmacies. They dispense medications to patients and answer any questions that patients may have about prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, or any health concerns that the patient may have. They also may provide some primary care services such as giving flu shots.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/media-public.canva.com\/MACVi4rMj2Q\/1\/thumbnail_large.jpg\")
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Clinical pharmacists<\/em>\u00a0work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings. They spend little time dispensing prescriptions. Instead, they are involved in direct patient care. Clinical pharmacists may go on rounds in a hospital with a physician or healthcare team. They recommend medications to give to patients and oversee the dosage and timing of the delivery of those medications. They also may conduct some medical tests and offer advice to patients. For example, pharmacists working in a diabetes clinic may counsel patients on how and when to take medications, suggest healthy food choices, and monitor patients’ blood sugar.<\/p>\nConsultant pharmacists<\/em>\u00a0advise healthcare facilities or insurance providers on patient medication use or improving pharmacy services. They also may give advice directly to patients, such as helping seniors manage their prescriptions.<\/p>\nPharmaceutical industry pharmacists<\/em>\u00a0work in areas such as marketing, sales, or research and development. They may design or conduct clinical drug trials and help to develop new drugs. They may also help to establish safety regulations and ensure quality control for drugs.<\/p>\n<\/span>Eligibility Criteria<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\nThe minimum requirements to become a\u00a0pharmacist\u00a0are generally a Diploma of Pharmacy (D.Pharm.), a two-year program and\/or a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.), a four and a half-year program. Both pharmacy courses require a six-month pharmacy internship. The degree\/diploma must be from accredited, Pharmacy Council of India approved pharmacy colleges, and upon completion of training and education, the graduate must register with his\/her state\u2019s Pharmacy Council. It\u2019s also possible to continue your education by getting a Master of Pharmacy\u00a0(M.Pharm.)\u00a0or Doctor of Pharmacy\u00a0(Pharm.D.), but this kind of pharmacy degree tends to be needed for research and\/or teaching positions rather than pharmacist positions.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Pharmacy Career Prospects<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\nPharmacists in India work in community and\/or Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) dispensaries, in both private and public hospitals, as well as in retail pharmacies. Pharmaceutical companies will pay them well for work in marketing and quality control of their products, as well as research.<\/p>\n
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