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America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers
A Look at the Growing Number of U.S. Pharmacists
The role of pharmacists has undergone a profound transformation over the years, evolving from traditional medication dispensers to experts in drug information and medication management who play a pivotal role in patient care and safety.
October is American Pharmacists Month, providing an opportunity to look at how this occupation has changed in recent years.
Most notably, the number of pharmacists rose every year from 2018 (286,400) to 2023 (337,400), a 17.8% increase, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
In comparison, the total number of U.S. workers ages 25 to 64 during the same period grew only 3.1% from 128 million to about 132 million.
Continue reading to learn more about:
- The women in the profession
- The difference between gender pay gap between male and women pharmacists
- The difference of race and ethnicity in the pharmacy field
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