by Alex Barker | Oct 11, 2024 | Career, Industry, Pharmacy, retail pharmacy, Workplace Matters
In 1962, Rite Aid began its journey as a humble health and beauty store known as Thrift E Discount Center. Over the decades, it transformed into a pharmacy powerhouse, expanding through strategic acquisitions to over 2,000 stores by 2022. Despite its...
by Alex Barker | Oct 1, 2024 | Burnout, Career, Industry, Pharmacy, retail pharmacy, Workplace Matters
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....
by Alex Barker | Sep 15, 2024 | Career Path, Pharmacy, retail pharmacy
Retail pharmacy careers have long been a hot topic among pharmacists, and for good reason. These roles make up nearly half of all pharmacy jobs in the U.S., operating within a network of thousands of pharmacies across the country. Despite the sheer volume of...
