Registration is the beginning, not the destination.
Community pharmacy: High street dispensing → IP consultant → independent practice. The role is evolving rapidly — clinical services, IP consultations, and public health delivery are replacing the traditional dispensing-only model.
Hospital pharmacy: Rotational → specialist → consultant pharmacist. The traditional career ladder with clear progression. Strong clinical exposure.
PCN/primary care: Clinical pharmacist in GP practice. Fastest-growing pharmacy role. Medication reviews, long-term condition management, minor illness. IP increasingly required.
Industry: Regulatory affairs, medical affairs, pharmacovigilance, medical writing. Different skill set, competitive salaries, different career trajectory.
Academic: Teaching + research. Usually requires doctoral-level qualification. Combines intellectual curiosity with pharmacy expertise.
Public health: Medicines optimisation, commissioning, ICS/ICB pharmacy roles. System-level impact.
Salary ranges: Band 6-7 (hospital/community) to Band 8+ (advanced/consultant). Industry competitive.
Whatever pharmacy career you choose, iatroX transitions with you — from CRA revision to clinical decision support and CPD for revalidation.