Also called: Dispensary Pharmacist, Cannabis Pharmacist Consultant
Pharmacist who advises patients on medical cannabis doses, forms and drug interactions; some states require one at every dispensary.
Reviews a new patient's medication list (blood thinners, seizure drugs, opioids) and recommends a starting dose and form, like a tincture instead of edibles. You answer questions about side effects, check state registry rules and train dispensary staff. States such as Utah, Pennsylvania, New York and Louisiana put pharmacists into their medical cannabis programs by law.
Estimate based on pharmacist pay; dispensary roles may pay less than hospitals.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 6 years after high school. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and a state pharmacist license; some states require extra cannabis training.
Ways in: Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology.
Growing about average. Depends on state laws; pharmacist jobs overall grow slowly.
Medium risk for 10 years. Interaction checks and dose tables get automated; counseling and legal sign-off stay human.
Classes: Chemistry, Biology, AP Psychology.
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