2007-10-09 12:59:21 · 4 answers · asked by Gary L 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
They are basically the same thing, however, a pharmacist is trained to give advice on drugs. And they get at least 4-6 times more pay than a tech.
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2007-10-10 20:20:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's sort of like the difference between a Family Doctor and a Medical Assistant. The pharmacist gives out drugs, looks for potential reactions, consults with physicians and helps patients understand their medicines. A pharmacy tech will do some customer service, and some preparation of prescriptions, but not actually doling out the drugs.
2007-10-09 20:07:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A pharm tech just can do the technical part of pharmacy. They cannot pass any clinical judgment. They can't counsel. A pharmacist can answer the whys There is a great gap in the amount of education of a pharmacist (minimum 6 years) and pharm tech (no formal education required).
2007-10-10 09:13:09 · answer #3 · answered by Lea 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A pharamacy technician is to a Pharmacist, what a nurse is to a Doctor
2007-10-09 20:06:08 · answer #4 · answered by deejayspop 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋