Retail pharmacy is the most common and visible career option for pharmacists. Chain pharmacies are becoming more widespread. This makes it difficult for those seeking to open independent pharmacies, but those willing to work for the chain stores will have endless opportunities in terms of location.

• The main duties of a retail pharmacist are to ensure that patients receive their prescription medications, to ensure those medications are safe for the patient, and to educate the patient in the proper use of those medications.
• The retail pharmacist serves as the central source of information about drugs to the community. Therefore, strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• It is also important to pay great attention to detail, since this might not only affect the health of customers but might also even be a matter of life and death.