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is pharmacy worth it?

Im thinking about possibly going into pharmacy in the future. However, some of the things I've read regarding life and training after you graduate seems to paint pharmacy as a dying career and as something that really isn't worth it?? I'm not sure how true this is but could anyone who is knowledgeable about this subject please respond, as its something i'm considering but i dont want to make a mistake going into the career if its that bad.

Thank You
Original post by ate3
Im thinking about possibly going into pharmacy in the future. However, some of the things I've read regarding life and training after you graduate seems to paint pharmacy as a dying career and as something that really isn't worth it?? I'm not sure how true this is but could anyone who is knowledgeable about this subject please respond, as its something i'm considering but i dont want to make a mistake going into the career if its that bad.

Thank You

if you have a passion for it then nothing should stop you! the good thing about pharmacy is that there is flexibility as you can work in high street pharmacies, GPs or even pharmaceutical companies which is something that is awarding
This question seems to pop up every few months. The best way is to scroll back through the threads and look for old posts that discuss this in detail.

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7313242

Here's one
And from earlier this year:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7301925

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7295650

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7254168

and a few more....

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3930485

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6879842

Just a note of a few positives, locum rates and salaries seem to have improved a little the last couple of years. The government announced an enhanced role, a couple of weeks ago, for community pharmacists in dealing with some common conditions, and from 2026 all new pharmacists will qualify as IPs, (independent prescriber) when they register as it will be included in the degree/foundation course.
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Original post by mrlittlebigman
And from earlier this year:

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7301925

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7295650

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7254168

and a few more....

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3930485

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6879842

Just a note of a few positives, locum rates and salaries seem to have improved a little the last couple of years. The government announced an enhanced role, a couple of weeks ago, for community pharmacists in dealing with some common conditions, and from 2026 all new pharmacists will qualify as IPs, (independent prescriber) when they register as it will be included in the degree/foundation course.

thank you very much :smile:
Original post by lol2468
if you have a passion for it then nothing should stop you! the good thing about pharmacy is that there is flexibility as you can work in high street pharmacies, GPs or even pharmaceutical companies which is something that is awarding

i do pharmacy at the momment and i really regret it because that was my parents choice lemme say this straight passion is not everything of course you need to do something you should have passion for it but I think it should be based on a logical decision and understanding of ur self and the capabilities given by ur condition and surronding
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