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moderate Riskhealthcare

Pharmacist

Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and provide information about medications.

Role Exposure Estimate
52%
Baseline: 54% 2 points after current signals

Signals updated 8/24/2026

Task-by-Task Analysis

Here's how AI might impact each core task of a pharmacist:

Dispense medications85% estimated exposure
Check interactions75% estimated exposure
Counsel patients35% estimated exposure
Manage inventory80% estimated exposure

Current Risk Signals

Recent factors included in this role estimate:

-2%
employment
+2.4% employment change year-over-year

These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.

Score Breakdown

Base Risk (O*NET Research)54%
Employment Trends (BLS)-2%
Final Score52%

Risk Trend (90 Days)

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AI Tools Threatening This Role

Automated dispensing
AI drug interaction checking
Mail-order pharmacies

Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably

Clinical pharmacy
Patient consultation
Specialty drugs
Hospital pharmacy

Practical Ways to Adapt

Clinical pharmacy
Specialty certifications
Healthcare consulting
Pharmacy management

Key Skills for This Role

PharmacologyPatient CounselingAttention to Detail

Career Overview

Median Salary$129,000/yr
Total Employed320k
Job Outlookstable
Categoryhealthcare

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