Pharmacist
Description:
The practice of pharmacy involves the safe and accurate preparing, compounding, preserving and dispensing of drugs, medicines and therapeutic devices. Pharmacists consult with both medical practitioners and their patients when presented with medical prescriptions or other legal authority to dispense medications or medical devices. Pharmacists familiarize themselves with individual patient medication histories to assist patients in making judgments about safe, effective uses of specific drugs.
Licensing Requirements:
An applicant must file an application for licensure/registration with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, to practice as a pharmacist in New York State. The latest information and requirements for licensure are available on the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions website at www.op.nysed.gov/home.html.
Licenses Issued and Active:
From January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, there were 1,084 licenses issued for this occupation.
As of January 1, 2010, there were 21,804 currently registered licenses for this occupation.
There are also 54 three-year limited licenses currently registered for this occupation.
Licensing Authority:
New York State Education Department
Education Building, 2nd Floor
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234
Phone: (518) 474-3817 Ext. 130
E-mail: op4info@mail.nysed.gov
Standard Occupational Classification:
29-1051 - Pharmacists
To learn more about this occupation go to the Occupational Information Network (O*Net).
Additional Information:
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
1426 Prince Street
Alexander, Virginia 22314-2841
Phone: (703) 739-2330
Fax: (703) 836-8982
E-mail: prtaacp@aol.com