Environment & Culture
The pharmacy industry is very supportive, cohesive and progressive. As a pharmacist you are likely to have the opportunity to work with a team of people, with various skills and experience. Pharmacy employees are generally very outgoing, caring and proactive individuals who forge strong working teams, focused on one ultimate goal - meeting the needs of patients.
For a pharmacist, strong working relationships extend past their immediate team to medical practitioners, allied health professionals, appropriate community groups and other pharmacists. If developing a network of professional colleagues is appealing, pharmacy may be for you.
The workplace is clean, well lit, well ventilated and orderly. Many community and hospital pharmacies are open for extended hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays. To excel as a pharmacist, you must be prepared to work long hours and thrive in a busy work environment.
About the Author
Terry White
Terry White with his wife, Rhonda, established the Terry White Chemists group of pharmacies. They appointed their first franchisee in 1994 which now has 111 stores from Cairns to Perth with a turnover of $550 million.
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