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Being a pharmacist requires a strong knowledge of both how to interact with people and how people chemically interact with drugs. Candidates are expected to be able to provide outstanding customer service, so most questions are directed towards highlighting your communication and interpersonal skills in difficult or vague situations. In addition, pharmacists must have a good memory to inform customers about their drug and its side effects, so be prepared to flex your clinical knowledge.

Top Pharmacist Interview Questions & How to Answer

Question 1

Question #1: How would you explain a complicated dosing regimen to a patient?

How to answer
How to answer: An important part of the pharmacist's job is teaching patients about medication dosage and side effects. Your answer should demonstrate your communication skills as well as your approach to patient interactions.
Question 2

Question #2: How do you stay current on new medications and dosing regimens?

How to answer
How to answer: New medications are coming on the market all the time. Effective pharmacists must stay current on new medications and their usage to serve their patients well. List and describe specific resources and publications you use to stay up to date on pharmaceutical news. Discuss your memberships in professional groups.
Question 3

Question #3: How would you handle a prescription error?

How to answer
How to answer: This question allows the interviewer to assess your ability to solve problems, rectify mistakes, and uphold ethical standards. Your answer should be specific and address issues such as incorrect dosing instructions and medication mix-ups. Be sure to emphasize your desire to take responsibility for and correct your mistake.

3,460 pharmacist interview questions shared by candidates

No real difficult questions. Very repetitive which is fine. But have examples ready in mind for anything like When did you make a mistake, how did you fix it. How was it working with someone in authority and telling them they were wrong. Name a time you had to make a decision without much information, etc
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Executive Pharmacist

Interviewed at Target

3.5★
Aug 6, 2014

No real difficult questions. Very repetitive which is fine. But have examples ready in mind for anything like When did you make a mistake, how did you fix it. How was it working with someone in authority and telling them they were wrong. Name a time you had to make a decision without much information, etc

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