Federal/Government

Pharmacists working in federal agencies serve in organizations such as the Veterans Administration, Department of War, Indian Health Service, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Public Health Service. These roles include opportunities in clinical care, administration, policy, and research. They provide direct patient care, oversee medication safety, support public health initiatives, and shape health programs affecting populations nationwide. These careers offer competitive benefits, job stability, and the chance to impact health care delivery both at the individual and system-wide levels.