Do pharmacists have a title (ie. Dr. Whatever) or are they simply Mr. Whatever, etc?

Answer 1

That depends on what kind of degree the pharmacist has. They used to get Bachelor's Degrees in Pharmacy, but now most school's have converted to a Pharmacy Doctorate program. Most students graduating today will go by Dr. because they have that doctorate.

Answer 2

Pharmacist

Answer 3

Pharmacists do have to get a doctorate of pharmacology. Just like a Psychiatrist must have a doctorate of psychology. It doesn't mean they are a medical doctor but that they are a specialist in their field of study.

Answer 4

Yes, pharmacists go by the title of "Doctor." Doctor means different things in different fields. They are not medical doctors.

Answer 5

PharmD
A license to practice pharmacy is required in all States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. To obtain a license, one must graduate from a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) and pass an examination. All States except California require the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE), both administered by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. California has its own pharmacist licensure exam. In addition to the NAPLEX and MPJE, some States require additional exams unique to their State. All States except California currently grant a license without extensive re-examination to qualified pharmacists already licensed by another State. In Florida, reexamination is not required if a pharmacist passed the NAPLEX and MPJE within 12 years of his or her application for license transfer. Many pharmacists are licensed to practice in more than one State. States may require continuing education for license renewal. Persons interested in a career as a pharmacist should check with State boards of pharmacy for details on examination requirements and license transfer procedures.

In 2002, 85 colleges of pharmacy were accredited to confer degrees by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education. Pharmacy programs grant the degree of Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), which requires at least 6 years of postsecondary study and the passing of the licensure examination of a State board of pharmacy. Courses offered at colleges of pharmacy are designed to teach students how to dispense prescriptions and communicate with patients and other health care providers about drug information and patient care. Students also learn professional ethics.. In addition to classroom study, students in the Pharm.D. program are provided in-depth exposure to and active participation in a variety of pharmacy practice settings under the supervision of licensed pharmacists. The Pharm.D. degree has replaced the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) degree, which is no longer offered to new students and will cease to be awarded after 2005.

The Pharm.D. is a 4-year program that requires at least 2 years of college study prior to admittance, although most applicants have 3 years prior to entering the program. Entry requirements usually include courses in mathematics and natural sciences, such as chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences. Approximately half of all colleges require the applicant to take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT).

Answer 6

The entry level degree is a "Doctor of Pharmacy" almost everywhere. Hence the name. Those in academia love calling themselves and each other 'doctor'. Those in hospitals seem evenly split. Those in retail call themselves by their first names.