Burnout is a reality that many pharmacists face, and I’m no exception to this struggle. Over the years, studies have revealed that at least half of all pharmacists experience burnout, yet there’s a pervasive notion that it’s a personal issue — a burden we...
Walgreens, a cornerstone of American drugstore chains, evokes mixed sentiments among pharmacists nationwide. As the founder of The Happy PharmD, I delve into the complexities behind these sentiments and what they mean for pharmacists considering careers at Walgreens....
Everything is fine. Everything’s not fine. Okay, let’s dig into it — pharmacists are reportedly less stressed now? The Well-Being Index 2023 Report suggests a decrease in overall pharmacist distress since before the pandemic. The report, based on over...
How do you fix burnout in pharmacy without changing the environment you’re in? There’s nothing. You can’t meditate burnout away. You can’t do yoga to make burnout go away. You can’t go to therapy enough. You can’t take enough Prozac...
Burnout among pharmacists is a pervasive issue, one that often gets wrongly attributed to personal shortcomings rather than systemic failures. If you’re feeling burnt out in your pharmacy career, let me tell you something important: it’s not your fault. In...
Weronika Taraszka began her career in retail pharmacy, the only field she knew. But as life changed with the arrival of her son, she faced the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance. The rotating schedule of her retail position made it difficult to spend time...
