Questions regarding the other side of Pharm

[Fai]

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I've been reading around and especially questions on job outlook and I'm suprised to see little if any data/questions about the non-retail side of Pharmacy.

And so Id like to ask Pharmacists here (retail or not) if I come out as a newly-minted PharmD and wanted to do clinical, compounding (apparently seperate?) and/or psychiatry specialties if there's a bright outlook. I wouldn't mind working in underserved areas in Alaska/Colorado or parts of Canada.

However, I'd hate to come out to find myself scavenging for jobs (I live in NY and I wouldn't mind moving around if I must) and getting paid less and less. I talked with my Pharmacist a while back and her complaint was more Pharm schools and fear of slashing salaries lower and lower. Now I ask, is this true for the lesser-known side from the public? Scarce jobs and slash to salary? (I don't mind 100k/yr I honestly think that's great)

Oh and while I'm at it, one more question. Can a clinical/specialized Pharmacist work more to increase their salaries if they wished?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Citrix]

Residency or fellowship is not required but it helps a lot if you want to do non-retail jobs. Expect a lot of competition when you graduate. Pharmacy is getting crowded.

 

[hereticmnk]

Clinical pharmacists usually tend to make less than their retail counterparts although exceptions to this exist. The majority of of students flock towards retail. If you are leaning towards clinical pharmacy due to job security and it seems like you are, it might not be a bad idea but job security for the entire profession goes down when there is a surplus of labor which creates a race to the bottom in terms of salary.

 

[Fai]

Clinical pharmacists usually tend to make less than their retail counterparts although exceptions to this exist. The majority of of students flock towards retail. If you are leaning towards clinical pharmacy due to job security and it seems like you are, it might not be a bad idea but job security for the entire profession goes down when there is a surplus of labor which creates a race to the bottom in terms of salary.

I wouldn't mind making less if it means I'll have a secure job and one I'd like to do. I would try retail as I have nothing against it, however I do like the clinical stuff.

Only for so far I'd imagine, if the organizations do something to prevent the influx of new schools (haha) but Im optimistic that either the students who thought "EASY MONEY AND LIFESTYLE" will give up and do something else or try to get the organization to do something.

I know most people aren't like that but I can guarantee there are a few who went to any non-physician health profession looking for the easiest way for good money and comfortable job security.

Or I'm probably just naive which is highly likely 😀 I just hate the thought of the Pharmacy profession being rendered to huge work loads with less pay and am hoping that the profession will turn around.

I know no one has a crystal ball but can't the profession one day turn around? If Pharm organizations were active enough I'm sure it wouldn't be so bad.

Jesus I type a /lot/.



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[Parklife]

Retail pharmacy is slave labor. Clinical and hospital is much more fun and laid back. 🙂