The future demand for pharmacist?

[Anotsu Kagehisa]

I think the demand for pharmacist is suppose to significantly increase for the next few years but now all of a sudden, I've see alot people in my school go into pharmacy. And my teacher advise majoring in pharmacy because she said that too much people is going into pharmacy and it'll be difficult to find jobs and the demand will decrease by the time of graduation. She said that it might be like the dotcom boom when everybody was majoring in CS or IT and now its hard to find jobs in IT. Any predictions for the future of pharmacy?

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[fairyofsong]

I think the demand for pharmacist is suppose to significantly increase for the next few years but now all of a sudden, I've see alot people in my school go into pharmacy. And my teacher advise majoring in pharmacy because she said that too much people is going into pharmacy and it'll be difficult to find jobs and the demand will decrease by the time of graduation. She said that it might be like the dotcom boom when everybody was majoring in CS or IT and now its hard to find jobs in IT. Any predictions for the future of pharmacy?

In my opinion, I don't believe the demand will change. I mean, think about it---there are SO many opprotunities for pharmacists besides the traditional position. Even though, I do believe there are plenty of "traditional" positions out there.. Many hospitals staff several pharmacists. Drug companies are booming and they are in need to professional, knowledgable pharmacists. I would hope also that not EVERY pharmacist wants to be a work-a-holic, I know I don't. I plan on having a life and children in my future also. Therefore, there seems to be a constant need for pharmacists to work part-time also. Just my opinions..

 

[pharmadocious]

I think the demand for pharmacist is suppose to significantly increase for the next few years but now all of a sudden, I've see alot people in my school go into pharmacy. And my teacher advise majoring in pharmacy because she said that too much people is going into pharmacy and it'll be difficult to find jobs and the demand will decrease by the time of graduation. She said that it might be like the dotcom boom when everybody was majoring in CS or IT and now its hard to find jobs in IT. Any predictions for the future of pharmacy?

I say NO WAY! Retail stores are sitting on their hands waiting for pharmD's to graduate so they can build more stores. Alot of people apply to pharm school but only a small portion get in (approximately 6% of the total applicant pool are accepted each year (at least in AZ and NM)) and I'm sure the acceptance rate is much less elsewhere.

 

[CSzGirl]

If the trend is still true, more pharmacists have been retiring over the past few years than have been graduating from pharmacy programs. = still a high demand

 

[ultracet]

I think the demand for pharmacist is suppose to significantly increase for the next few years but now all of a sudden, I've see alot people in my school go into pharmacy. And my teacher advise majoring in pharmacy because she said that too much people is going into pharmacy and it'll be difficult to find jobs and the demand will decrease by the time of graduation. She said that it might be like the dotcom boom when everybody was majoring in CS or IT and now its hard to find jobs in IT. Any predictions for the future of pharmacy?

There might be better options for you out there.

There will not be any jobs in pharmacy at all in the next few years

and if you really are curious about the shortage i believe there are several threads on here already that you can search to find the answers and the evidence

 

[RUN DMV]

While I do think pharmacists will still be in demand, years from now, I would still it's still possible that there may be too many pharmacists in the future. As of now, there is supposedly too many doctors as of now and that the number of medical student residents outnumber all of the graduate students in the U.S. While it dosen't mean that doctors will lose jobs, the average income will drop due to competition. It may be possible that the same could happen in pharmacy although not anytime soon.

 

[balance]

While I do think pharmacists will still be in demand, years from now, I would still it's still possible that there may be too many pharmacists in the future. As of now, there is supposedly too many doctors as of now and that the number of medical student residents outnumber all of the graduate students in the U.S. While it dosen't mean that doctors will lose jobs, the average income will drop due to competition. It may be possible that the same could happen in pharmacy although not anytime soon.

It all dependes where you want to practice. So as all other health proffetional fields. The major cities are saturated while there are termendous amount of opportunities in suburbs.

 

[Bluhappy102]

According to the latest US News Graduate school ranking (there is an awesome article about pharmacy btw and I definetly recommend it), they estimate that 60,000 new pharmacists will be needed by 2012.

Also Pharmacy can not be compared to the .com boom, Healthcare is something that everybody will need in their lifetime and so there will always be a demand for it.

 

[ZpackSux]

I think the demand for pharmacist is suppose to significantly increase for the next few years but now all of a sudden, I've see alot people in my school go into pharmacy. And my teacher advise majoring in pharmacy because she said that too much people is going into pharmacy and it'll be difficult to find jobs and the demand will decrease by the time of graduation. She said that it might be like the dotcom boom when everybody was majoring in CS or IT and now its hard to find jobs in IT. Any predictions for the future of pharmacy?

you should open a sword school...

 

[atlanta_pharm]

I think the demand for pharmacist is suppose to significantly increase for the next few years but now all of a sudden, I've see alot people in my school go into pharmacy. And my teacher advise majoring in pharmacy because she said that too much people is going into pharmacy and it'll be difficult to find jobs and the demand will decrease by the time of graduation. She said that it might be like the dotcom boom when everybody was majoring in CS or IT and now its hard to find jobs in IT. Any predictions for the future of pharmacy?

Become a PE coach. I'm sure blowing your whistle will give you hours of pleasure. I can't believe you guys are answering his questions lol.

 

[ZpackSux]

 

[atlanta_pharm]

lol..hmm that seems familiar... 👍

 

[jmhousem]

No, I think this is a valid concern. I seem to recall reading another thread on here where someone else voiced his opinion that the pharmacist shortage has been exaggerated. In any case, I believe that the job outlook is strong for the next several years, anyway. There may be a lot of people trying to go into pharmacy, but there aren't that many more openings in pharmacy school. That means that competition to get INTO pharmacy school will increase, but the total number of pharmacists graduating each year isn't increasing THAT much. Sure, new schools are opening up, but that will increase the number of pharmacists entering the profession each year by, what? an extra 500 pharmacists a year? I don't foresee that cutting significantly into the demand. What does concern me is the death of the baby boomers. Part of the pharmacist shortage we're experiencing is due to the number of baby boomers entering old age. When those people die, we're going to experience a corresponding drop-off in the number of patients needing our care. Any thoughts on this?

 

[jmhousem]

And where did you find the picture of that troll? Hilarious! 😀 😀

 

[AmyShyu]

What does concern me is the death of the baby boomers. Part of the pharmacist shortage we're experiencing is due to the number of baby boomers entering old age. When those people die, we're going to experience a corresponding drop-off in the number of patients needing our care. Any thoughts on this?

After baby boomers, we have Immigrant boomers?! 🙄
Seriously, I think years from now, more new drugs and health information will lengthen the life span but cannot cure all diseases, more chronic illness will jump out from somewhere, people are more educated and want to know more about the medication, more counselation, more new treatments and programs and pharmaceutical regulations as well as developments that involve pharmacists in the hospitals, pharmaceutical companies or retail pharmacies. The demand will still be there but the job types will be more diversed, so will the salary. I think it is a good thing for pharmacist to be more involved in the health care team. So there can be a reality TV show for a pharmacy or something (hey, another job opportunity). 😀

 

[kristakoch]

After baby boomers, we have Immigrant boomers?! 🙄
Seriously, I think years from now, more new drugs and health information will lengthen the life span but cannot cure all diseases, more chronic illness will jump out from somewhere, people are more educated and want to know more about the medication, more counselation, more new treatments and programs and pharmaceutical regulations as well as developments that involve pharmacists in the hospitals, pharmaceutical companies or retail pharmacies. The demand will still be there but the job types will be more diversed, so will the salary. I think it is a good thing for pharmacist to be more involved in the health care team. So there can be a reality TV show for a pharmacy or something (hey, another job opportunity). 😀

Actually, wouldn't a pharmacist reality tv show be great??!!! My boyfriend and I always joke abotu that (yes, he is a pharmacist too). It would be great to follow a walgreens or whatever pharmacist onthier shift and see all the stupid people/stupid things people do at the pharmacy. I think it would be HILAROUS!!!! just think of all the stupid things that people try to pull at a pharmacy, that would be quality tv! DAMN HIPPA for not letting us do this 🙁

 

[fairyofsong]

Actually, wouldn't a pharmacist reality tv show be great??!!! My boyfriend and I always joke abotu that (yes, he is a pharmacist too). It would be great to follow a walgreens or whatever pharmacist onthier shift and see all the stupid people/stupid things people do at the pharmacy. I think it would be HILAROUS!!!! just think of all the stupid things that people try to pull at a pharmacy, that would be quality tv! DAMN HIPPA for not letting us do this 🙁

Now that I think about it, that would definately attract viewers, lol. I never knew there were so many CRAZY people until the pharmacy introduced them to me!!

 

[PharmDr.]

I must say that although I am not pursing a PharmD, I greatly appreciate pharmacists. There is a bright future for pharmacists as I see it, but in more clinical roles. There is a increasing demand for these services and pharmacists will fill in this gap in healthcare. I do see however in the distant future, more and more drug kiosks poppin up around the country. The traditional role of the pharmacist in the retail setting I believe is going to slowly deminish over the years. Drug management roles and health screenings are positions that pharmacists will have in increasing numbers. I wouldn't worry about all this so much as newly grads are getting well paid jobs immediately after graduation at this time and age. 👍

 

[txpharmdstud]

i'm happy for how much pharmacy has advanced and continues to let's do our part and education everyone we know about pharmacy and the services we can provide!

 

[Jeddevil]

She said that it might be like the dotcom boom when everybody was majoring in CS or IT and now its hard to find jobs in IT.

Shows you why your teacher teaches. What is the saying, those that can't do, teach, or something to the effect.

Yep, pharmacy is just like the dot.com boom, except that pharmacies actually make money, have endless lines of current and potential clients, and have sound business plans. When ridiculously overpriced stock prices crash, as they should have, the first people to cut are the extra high priced techies. When everyone stays continually healthy and has no need for meds or med management, then I guess the easiest people to cut will be the pharmacists. If that happens, we don't deserve the job. Until then, I think there will be no oversupply.

Sounds like a great teacher to get advice from. By chance is this a business teacher?