Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Understanding how different medications interact with each other is also important in providing patient care, per theU.S.

Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Black female pharmacist reaching for prescription on shelf

Because they dispense prescriptions directly to patients, pharmacists play an important role in the healthcare process.

But how much are they paid?

Of course, earnings will vary depending on things like education and location.

Young Hispanic woman working as pharmacist

According toOnline Schools Center, a doctoral-level degree is necessary to become a pharmacist.

A Doctor of Pharmacy degree, also known as a PharmD, is typically a four-year degree.

Older male pharmacist on phone