Even retirees whose former employers continue to offer coverage until Medicare kicks in at age 65 can expect a bit of sticker shock. As health-care costs continue to rise, companies are reducing coverage or requiring retirees to pay more.
Education Law requires that registered pharmacists complete continuing education. A minimum of 45 contact hours (at least 23 live) is required in each three-year registration period. As of September 1, 2003, the 45 hours required must include at least 3 credits (home study or live) of formal continuing education on strategies and techniques to reduce medication and prescription errors.
To become a pharmacist, students need to enroll in bachelor and masters degree programs before they can apply for enrollment in a Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree. Pharm.D.degree programs can be completed in four years and is mandatory to earn to become a licensed pharmacist. Q: How to become a pharmacist in TX?