Working Conditions for PharmacistsPharmacists work in clean, well-lighted, and well-ventilated areas. Many pharmacists spend most of their workday on their feet. When working with sterile or potentially dangerous pharmaceutical products, pharmacists wear gloves and masks and work with other special protective equipment. Many community and hospital pharmacies are open for extended hours or around the clock, so pharmacists may work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Consultant pharmacists may travel to nursing homes or other facilities to monitor patients� drug therapy. About 19 percent of pharmacists worked part time in 2002. Most full-time salaried pharmacists worked about 40 hours a week. Some, including many self-employed pharmacists, worked more than 50 hours a week. More information on Pharmacists from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Pharmacists occupation Number of Pharmacists in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Pharmacists Working conditions for Pharmacists Significant points for Pharmacists Training requirements for Pharmacists Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |