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ABOUT PRE-PHARMACY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pre-pharmacy students are those students interested in becoming a pharmacist by going to pharmacy school after completing their undergraduate degree. In addition to accurately dispensing prescribed medications, pharmacists have knowledge about the therapeutic use and adverse effects of medications. They play a critical role in making sure patients are not prescribed medications that have negative interactions with other medications, as well as educating patients concerning possible side effects of prescribed or over-the-counter medications.  As an active member of the primary healthcare team, pharmacists are central to good and clear communication among the many health care providers involved in the care of a patient. In addition to the more broadly known \u201cdrugstore pharmacist\u201d, a pharmacist can specialize in critical care, nuclear pharmacy, and nutritional support, to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are nine pharmacy schools in Texas offering the Doctorate in Pharmacy degree or PharmD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General Prerequisite Coursework For pharmacy School<\/h4><\/div>
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Undergraduate prerequisite courses for Texas pharmacy schools:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n