by Numan Shaikh | Jan 31, 2025 | Burnout, Career, Career Path, Industry, pharmacist
Pharmacists are at a breaking point. Once passionate about their careers, many are now feeling burnt out, overworked, and honestly, disillusioned. It’s hard to ignore the signs—empty shelves, frustrated staff, angry customers, and more pharmacists walking out the door...
by Numan Shaikh | Jan 29, 2025 | Career, Career Path, Industry, Pharmacy, Workplace Matters
CVS, the pharmacy giant, has become a source of significant concern for many pharmacists and pharmacy professionals. It’s a story of a company that, despite bringing in staggering revenue, is struggling under the weight of internal challenges that are creating a...
by Numan Shaikh | Jan 28, 2025 | Career, Career Path, Industry, Workplace Matters
It’s January 2025, and the United States has decided to withdraw from the World Health Organization. The announcement was framed around the idea that the U.S. is paying far too much compared to countries like China, which has a population of 1.4 billion but only pays...
by Numan Shaikh | Jan 27, 2025 | Burnout, Career, Career Path, Industry, pharmacist, Workplace Matters
There’s something big happening in healthcare right now. It’s a trend that’s becoming impossible to ignore. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and others are leaving their roles in droves, and the truth is, the consequences are already being felt....
by Numan Shaikh | Jan 24, 2025 | Career, Career Path, pharmacist, Pharmacy, retail pharmacy
When deciding between retail and hospital pharmacy, the career path you choose could drastically shape your professional life. Both paths contribute significantly to the pharmacy job market, but each offers distinct experiences and opportunities. Your future could...
by Numan Shaikh | Jan 22, 2025 | Burnout, Career, pharmacist, Pharmacy
More and more pharmacists are walking away from the profession. The white coat is coming off, and pharmacists are heading for the exit. It’s a mass exodus that’s just beginning, and it’s happening for a lot of reasons, each one contributing to a situation that’s...
by Numan Shaikh | Jan 17, 2025 | Career, Career Path, pharmacist, Pharmacy
There’s a myth that if you don’t do a residency, you’re somehow behind in your pharmacy career. I get it—residencies have been heavily promoted, and for a good reason. They open doors. They offer valuable hands-on experience, expand your professional network, and help...
by Numan Shaikh | Jan 15, 2025 | Career Path, Industry, pharmacist, Pharmacy
I recently returned from ASHP Mid Year, and let me tell you, it was an unforgettable experience—mostly for the good, but a few things definitely left me scratching my head. It’s one of those events where you meet incredible people, learn a lot, and get inspired—but...
by Numan Shaikh | Jan 13, 2025 | Health and Wellness, Industry, pharmacist, Pharmacy
The FDA recently uncovered thousands of counterfeit Ozempic pens in legitimate pharmacies across the U.S., and let me tell you, as a pharmacist, this is both terrifying and eye-opening. What makes this situation even worse is that these fakes weren’t from shady...
by Numan Shaikh | Jan 10, 2025 | Burnout, Career Path, Industry, pharmacist, Pharmacy
Pharmacy is at a turning point—a moment where the challenges we face are so significant that they’re creating space for something extraordinary. Despite the burnout, closures, PBMs squeezing every last penny, and the relentless pressure to do more with less, this is...
