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What would be your best recommendation to explain to a hiring manager why you want a pharmacy tech job despite having a pharmD degree without sharing that you are taking your time preparing for the NA… more

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Anyone here made a transition to Pharma?

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Hello everyone
I just started my job search since my Naplex is weeks away.
I have experience as a pharmacy tech and intern inpatient experience from a well known hospital. I don’t have a residency.
I was wonderin… more

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Hello - Has anyone had any experience with using Varsity Tutors to help pass the MPJE? I am in NC and trying to weigh the pros and cons of using their service. Thank you.

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Does anyone here work at Lumicera or Navitus?

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Worked in retail & mail order for the last 5 years. Moved recently to SoCal (am licensed), but am having a hard time finding jobs. The only opportunities seem to be CVS and Walgreens without a residency/fellowship. more

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Hello, I am currently a retail pharmacist with Walgreens. I am looking to transition into the medical affairs space, specifically as a Medical Science Liaison. I would be grateful for any advice, insi… more

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I’m a pharmacy Technician with over 5 years experience working for Retail Pharmacies. I am not PTCB Certified of yet but will by next month. I am extremely Proficient in MMS PrimeRx which is the best pharma… more

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Work Experiences:
1. *Pharmacy Assistant (Evening Shift) at Turn by Turn Pharmacy (April 2025 - Present)*
- Dispensing and organizing medications
- Providing friendly and efficient customer service
- Main… more

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I work at a large facility with many different types of people. Unfortunately if you say something that rubs someone the wrong way instead of them asking you to rephrase or what you meant by that the… more

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I am part of the great Rite Aid purge in the New England. Can anyone speak to another pharmacy chain that maintains technician staffing, has realistic expectations about its script volume, and genuin… more

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I don’t know what Oath Holdings is but Glassdoor attached it and I can’t delete it.

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Sad to see them go

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How to negotiate a pay raise when the employer states they already offer great benefits? Time off is comparable to other employers, the 401k match is 3%, and the healthcare benefits are probably bette… more

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pharmacist in charge

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Drove 50 minutes in rush hour traffic for my latest interview. Got to the site to find they were no longer in suite shown online, so I called my interviewer. “WHO THE HELL IS THIS??… Click.. I then l… more

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Anyone have experience working for Cigna remote staff pharmacist ?

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I'm struggling to figure out my next move. I have been a pharmacist for 36 years. I was in retail for 25 years as a manager for a good part of that time. The last 11 year I worked at a compounding… more

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Any advice for NAPLEX and resources that anyone may have and suggest? Thanks in advance

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Anyone work at a poison center ? If so can you give insight about the job? Recently offered position. I like tox but I keep hearing mix reviews. Thank you !

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I'm feeling very burnt out as a pharmacist working as exempt caregiver, so no paid overtime. They're expecting sometimes a lot. I know other departments have hourly pharmacists and paid OT. I … more

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Does wag offer legal assistance ro employees

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What’s a good start salary or wage for retail in ATL, Georgia?

Full time Pharmacist at CVS for 1 year as of August, but am not receiving the 401k match since becoming eligible. I contribute 5% per paycheck, but have not received a match yet. Does CVS not match pe… more

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I'm working as a Staff Pharmacist at CVS and am interviewing for a WFH Specialty Pharmacist role. Anyone have experience in this role? Would it be less stressful than working in retail, and would… more

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Hello,

Looking for a pharmacist remote position. Will appreciate any tips on where to find a remote position whether clinical, industry, claim, prior auth... Anything.

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Do any of you regularly get invited to those drug rep CE dinners? I know some retail pharmacists who say they get approached at work but when I worked in retail, they never came to my store. I want to… more

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Hi all! I’m interviewing with a large PBM for a clinical account manager role, which would involve being the liaison between the PBM and their health plan client(s). Does anyone have any advice on how… more

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This meme is my fight for equality. Everyone in my family seems to respect the doctors and nurses of our circle more too!

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Am I doing my job wrong? I barely clock 200 steps a day.

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Jokes aside, I hope no one is forgetting to do the conversions :D

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How did your pharmacy celebrate National Drug Take Back Day?

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My favorite part of my job (compounding medications) has to be adding flavor to medication. Makes me feel like a chef haha.

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Has anyone tried using the APhA Pharmacy Library? Is it worth paying the subscription fee for?

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