Is the debt of Pharmacy school worth it?

[Anonymous]

I think a lot of the duties of a pharmacist could be automated. Sees like a risky field long term.

[Anonymous]

huh?

[Anonymous]

Doctors of Pharmacy (PharmD) are relied on for their drug knowledge. This knowledge can not be "automated". Some tasks at cvs, maybe, but you're missing the much bigger picture.

[Anonymous]

Some biotech companies hire PharmDs (Luke Genentech, Gilead , Amgen, etc.) and compensate their employees very well.

[Anonymous]

Thank you all for your responses!

[Anonymous]

I thought about pharm school until I worked in a pharmacy for a little while. Make sure she's had some pharmacy tech experience first before she decides to make the commitment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Some biotech companies hire PharmDs (Luke Genentech, Gilead , Amgen, etc.) and compensate their employees very well.

massive rash of biotech m&a kills research departments. that sector has its fair share of mass firings.

[Anonymous]

Anyone with first hand experience?

[Anonymous]

Dental school would be a better choice. Higher income, no weekends and a female can work part-time.

[Anonymous]

You cap out at 110k but if you go into sales you can make up to a half million

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dental school would be a better choice. Higher income, no weekends and a female can work part-time.

A "female"?!

[Anonymous]

My neighbor is a pharmacist and said for her, hospitals paid more than CVS type places. SHe also like the hospital setting more than retail.

[Anonymous]

Many varied positions in pharmacy ranging from retail, in-patient staffing, clinical, industry to government. Salaries range from about $100K-$250k. The student loan debt is ridiculous and most of us just ignore it and vow to pay it off before retirement.

[Anonymous]

I work at FDA with a many pharmacists. They make 100k +.

[Anonymous]

Thank you all!....please share your experiences?