School of Pharmacy students, Saint Joseph College, Connecticut
       

A Future in Pharmacy?

According to a study released in December 2008 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there will continue to be a shortage of Pharmacists through 2030, even when making conservative demand estimates and optimistic supply estimates.  USA Today reported that over the next 20 years, about 10,000 baby boomers will reach retirement age every day.  Like health care in general, the aging population will have repercussions for the pharmacy field.  Clinical pharmacists will be in greater demand to care for geriatric patients and partnerships between pharmacies and assisted living and long-term care facilities will become more common.

Saint Joseph College’s School of Pharmacy will be the second such school in the state of Connecticut. As such, it answers a critical workforce need by providing a pipeline of professional pharmacists into the community. Our three-year curriculum trims a full year off the standard four-year program. That means you’ll be out of school a year sooner, doctoral degree in hand, earning a salary and filling a societal need.

A January 2009 Hartford Courant article reported that competition for pharmacists is fierce and salaries start at $120,000. A future in Pharmacy offers stable employment, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to serve your community.

October 7, 2011