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...
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...
Pharmacists don’t hate giving vaccines. They don’t hate helping people. What they hate is being overwhelmed, undervalued, and unable to provide the level of care they know patients deserve. It’s easy to misinterpret the challenges pharmacists face when it comes to...
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...
