What type of jobs that graduated pharmacy program student can do in canada

Graduates from pharmacy programs in Canada can pursue diverse roles, primarily as Pharmacists in community, hospital, or long-term care settings, but also branch into Clinical Pharmacist rolesDrug Information SpecialistRegulatory AffairsMedical Science Liaison (MSL) for pharma companies, Research PharmacistAcademic Pharmacist, or even roles in Telepharmacy and Management, supporting the vast Canadian healthcare system from patient care to industry innovation. 

Direct Patient Care Roles (Registered Pharmacist)
  • Community Pharmacist: Dispensing, patient counseling, immunizations at retail pharmacies (Shoppers Drug Mart, Save-On-Foods, independent pharmacies).
  • Hospital Pharmacist: Working in inpatient/outpatient settings, drug therapy management, antimicrobial stewardship, acute care.
  • Long-Term/Aged Care Pharmacist: Supporting care homes, managing medications for elderly residents. 
Industry & Corporate Roles
Specialized Clinical Roles
  • Clinical Pharmacist: Often in hospitals, focusing on complex patient care, chronic disease management.
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist: Managing antibiotic use in hospitals.
  • Drug Information Pharmacist: Providing evidence-based drug info. 
Research & Academia
Other & Emerging Fields
To practice as a pharmacist in Canada, graduates must complete their degree (PharmD or BPharm), pass the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) exams, and meet language (English/French) and provincial registration requirements. 

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