A Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) is a professional doctorate degree needed to become a pharmacist. After obtaining a PharmD degree and passing the proper licensure examinations you can practice pharmacy in the US.

Is a pharmacist a PhD?

The pharmacist education requirements include a doctoral degree, so candidates must first complete a program of undergraduate studies.

Which is higher PhD or PharmD?

Although both the PhD and PharmD degree are doctorate degrees, the PhD is referred to as a "research" graduate degree while the PharmD degree is a "professional" doctorate degree. ... Conversely, the PharmD degree prepares students for a professional career in pharmacy.