Pharmacist Workforce A Study of the Supply and Demand for Pharmacists

Examines whether & to what extent there is a shortage of licensed pharmacists (Ph). Includes comments from public & private entities regarding any such shortage. Ph represent the 3rd largest health professional group in the U.S. with about 196,000 active Ph in 2000. Describes the current acute shortage of Ph & highlights factors associated with the shortage. Addresses the factors influencing the demand for Ph in various work settings. Describes the range of services provided by Ph & their important role in assuring quality & prevention of errors. Describes the supply of Ph & their educ. & training. Numbers of grad. by pharmacy schools for each State.Cooksey, Judith is the author of 'Pharmacist Workforce A Study of the Supply and Demand for Pharmacists' with ISBN 9780756709983 and ISBN 0756709989.