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 | Dec 24, 2024 | Burnout, Workplace Matters
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...
by Numan Shaikh | Nov 27, 2024 | Career, Industry, Pharmacy, Workplace Matters
Kroger’s pharmacy story is a tale of ambition colliding with harsh realities, leaving both pharmacists and patients grappling with its fallout. With over 2,200 pharmacies spread across 35 states, Kroger has become a household name, not just for groceries but...
by Numan Shaikh | Oct 28, 2024 | Career, Industry, Workplace Matters
In a world where pharmacy chains are constantly shifting and adapting, the story of Target’s foray into the pharmacy business is a compelling one. It all began in the early 1990s when Target decided to add pharmacies to its retail empire, a bold move...