What is an apothecary and how to become one

Key steps to become an apothecary

1. Explore apothecary education requirements

   Most common apothecary degrees

   Bachelor's

   100.0 %

2. Start to develop specific apothecary skills

   Skills	Percentages
   PharmD	100.00%

3. Complete relevant apothecary training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New apothecaries learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an apothecary based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real apothecary resumes.

4. Research apothecary duties and responsibilities

   • Initiate and operate successful community-base immunization programs.
   • Fill and distribute prescriptions and OTC prescription medication for inpatients and out-patients.

5. Apply for apothecary jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an apothecary job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams