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Does anyone have insight on pharma consulting (pay, hours, WLB)?

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Are security breaches and scams becoming an increasing issue where you work?

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Has anyone worked in multiple states as a pharmacist? I know some are more lenient than others regarding what you're authorized to do. Was there a noticeable difference for you though?

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Has anyone heard of upcoming pharmacy closures nationwide? Are any companies currently experiencing layoffs?

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I'm so burnt out from working retail. Is clinic side any better?

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When someone asks you a question that you don't know the answer to, how do you usually respond? I have a tech who will literally just make stuff up if she doesn't know and it drives me crazy.

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Are there any exit options for pharmacists that are mostly WFH? Maybe pharma research or something?

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Biggest grievance you have with insurance companies?

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How much PTO do you get where you work?

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Do you feel unrecognized or underappreciated for the work that you do?

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Do you persuade or convince patients to take medications when they show hesitancy or resistance?

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Anyone have a positive or uplifting work story to share?

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How does one pivot into pharma from a retail based background? I made the mistake of thinking i would always want to stay in retail, but then ended up wanting to switch after hearing about my friends&… more

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What do you all take for chronic headaches throughout the day?

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Biggest gripe or issue with your pharmacy management system?

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Major retail chains that tend to have solid pharmacy teams?

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Do you have a morning ritual to kickstart your day?

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Experienced Cpht here. Terminated in September. Did it all retail, hospital, and compounded chemotherapy. Ageism is real. Looking for work.

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I am looking for an entry role as a Pharmacy Clerk & at the same time preparing for PTCB exam to be a CPhT in next 3-6 months. I have a 4 year B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Science from my home country … more

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Do you primarily hang out with other pharmacists or those in the pharmacy world after working hours? Feels like I'm in a pharma bubble and need to expand my network 😆

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Hello, for anyone that went to the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy I'm sure you know that St. Joe's bought the university out a couple years ago. Now they are looking to sell the original cam… more

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Hi, Does anybody know the average salary for a community pharmacist in Indianapolis? Thank you

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Once you leave the building, are you still on-call or available to answer work-related messages? Not sure if I need to establish boundaries or if it's just the way things are.

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Are there any topics that you feel shouldn't be discussed at work when customers/patients are within earshot?

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I'm so tired of getting screamed at over the phone for incorrect refills when I'm not even the one to blame. Why do people think they can just treat you like garbage?

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I didn't think about growth opportunities when I pursued pharmacy as a career. Do you feel sort of stuck where you are or have ideas for advancement in the future?

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Does anyone have a BCMTMS? It is one of the newer Board Certifications. I’m currently working towards this and took the non-residency route. I’m prepping to take the exam (using PowerPak and MedEd101).
I wanted to know… more

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Are you able to take breaks during the day aside from lunch? I feel like I'm barely allowed a moment to breathe on some days and we're not even that understaffed, just swamped.

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Hi everyone, is there anyone here from Connecticut who works at a Walgreens? Can anyone guide me on how much do pharmacy managers make there? Thank you!

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How long does the licensure transfer process usually take? Is it dependent on the state you're transferring to?

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I am a Staff Pharmacist at a local hospital in a city with a population of <200,000. We are severely understaffed (both techs and pharmacists). On any given day can work from 6am-9pm, and work ever… more

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Can Walgreens change my status from me from salaried to hourly without notice?

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I'm having a hard time finding a job. I worked in retail for 25 years, some of those as pharmacy manger. My last job was at a compounding outsourcing facility that closed its doors suddenly a few … more

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I honestly never imagined becoming a pharmacist but was pushed to do it by family because that's what they wanted. Now I'm almost 10 years into a career that I don't enjoy and needing some… more

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Has anyone been successful in finding work in a hospital without a residency?

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Looking for an experienced pharmacy technician in a private retail setting in queens, new york

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Hi everyone,

I graduated last year and became licensed in December. I have no prior work experience and am having a hard time finding any jobs. Does anyone have any advice or know of anyone hiring? Thank you… more

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What is everyone’s thoughts between outpatient oncology infusion pharmacist vs clinical pharmacist in hospital setting. Which would you say is more of a clinical setting? And which do you think is a b… more

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Does anybody here compound ozempic or it’s generic? Or know of anyone who does?

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Hi, everyone. Looking for an experienced licensed pharmacy tech in a private retail setting. Software is Liberty. Location fresh meadow lane , queens nyc

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