AboutBarbara Judge Expertise Outpatient pharmacy and general health. I have recently completed a Pharmceutical Care Certificate Program offered by Purdue University (Spring 1999 completion). I have personal experience dealing with terminally ill persons and their needs, as well as their families` needs. I graduated in 1984 from Pharmacy School and have been a Licensed Pharmacist since then. I have 18 years retail pharmacy experience. Prior to my pharmacy training I have 3 years hospital experience as a Nurse`s Aide.
Question hi, actually i want to know how many years does it take to become a retail pharmacist? What if you are a pharmacist technician and you want to become a retail pharmacist, can you do that? thanks
Answer In the U.S. it takes 6 years of college to become a Pharmacist. If you are a Pharmacy Technician you will have lots of valuable experience which will help you in pharmacy school, but it will not replace any of the college requirements of any program in the U.S. I am aware of.
