CVS Pharmacy Technician Certification Practice Test

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Is it true that all pharmacists must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree to work in a community pharmacy?

True
False
Only in certain states
Only if they want to dispense medications

The correct answer is: False

The assertion that all pharmacists must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree to work in a community pharmacy is false. While the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is now the standard requirement for pharmacists in most states, there are still a few exceptions. Some states allowed graduates of older pharmacy programs, which may not have been at the doctoral level, to practice as pharmacists. Hence, while the trend has moved towards requiring a Pharm.D., not every pharmacist working in the field is necessarily required to have this specific degree due to these regional differences or prior qualifications recognized by state pharmacy boards. This reflects the evolution of pharmacy education and acknowledges that career paths can vary based on legislation and regulations in different states.