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Pharmacist salaries are still climbing, but at a slower rate. Our exclusive survey shows who gets top dollar.

A new specialty certification may be on the horizon. The Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) could offer ambulatory care certification as early as 2008. "BPS got the ball rolling, but we have not committed to the development of this specialty," said BPS executive director Richard Bertin. "It is up to the profession to present arguments, pro and con, before that decision can be made."

As many pharmacists are aware, all Medicare Part D plans must offer medication therapy management (MTM) to assist beneficiaries who (1) have multiple chronic diseases, (2) take multiple medications, and (3) are likely to spend more than $4,000 on medications annually. MTM services are intended to promote patient understanding about medication use, increase adherence to drug regimens, and detect drug-related problems.