by Alex Barker | 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 Alex Barker | 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 Alex Barker | 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 Alex Barker | 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 Alex Barker | 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 Alex Barker | 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...
