hi to everybody, i just want to inquire if its possible for a 4 year pharmacy graduate to work in the U.S as pharmacy technician directly rather than as a pharmacist? i really like to work as a pharmacist there but im only a 4 year course graduate from the philippines and i cannnot qualify for the FPGEE(requires 5 year graduate) that's why im asking if ever i go there can i work as a pharm. tech directly having my experience of the profession itself? another question, are there any chances/ways for us overseas 4 year course B.S Pharmacy graduates to work in U.S as a pharmacist?any suggestions?thanks in advance for those who will answer my question sincerely. good day to everybody.
2007-12-31 13:05:49 · 3 answers · asked by Ramsoj T 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
Do you really want to do that? Pharmacy technicians don't get paid much at all. Stay in the Philippines and complete the course that will allow you to be a pharmacist in the US. The difference in pay between a pharmacist and a pharmacy technician is huge. And to become a pharmacist in the US can cost a hundred thousand dollars.
Contact the board of pharmacy of the state you're thinking of practicing in. Most pharmacy techs go through a two year community college program.
2007-12-31 17:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by 8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way would be for you to get an advanced pharmacy degree for you to practice in the U.S.
2008-01-04 04:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pharmacist
2016-05-28 07:43:54 · answer #3 · answered by kaley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋