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My pharmacist at CVS always says 'I'm not a doctor' when I ask him any questions about how I should take the medication. Is this normal? I thought pharmacists knew a fair share about this?… more

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I’m not a pharmacist but work for cvs Caremark as a customer care representative for commercial care and am I the only person that is tired of getting calls about what mounjaro and where it can be fou… more

I want to venture into a radiology position but don't want to be in charge of compounding any of the medications that are administered through IV. What position can I look out for?

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Has your pharmacy banned tobacco sales yet? I'm pretty upset because mine hasn't but to make things worse, they are introducing a cessation product, which we all know is only a scam.

Does anyone’s company offer mental health days or are you expected to come in no matter how you’re feeling mentally?

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Hello fellow Pharmacists. At what age do you plan on retiring?

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I just got a call for an in-person interview at a correctional facility in California. Does anybody have any tips or suggestions for a successful interview? I don't know what to expect.

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Does anyone know of anyone hiring a pharmacist with no experience for a remote position? Thank you!

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What industry secret surprised you most when you became a Pharmacist?

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Random thought/question: does everyone think they earn enough to make their job worth it? The money I earn is fine but I don’t think it is enough.

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Those of you who have direct reports, how many do you have reporting to you currently? I’m up to nine and managing them is a whole nother full-time job.

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With other industries worried about the future of AI, what is the likelihood that AI will make a huge impact in our field? Will Pharmacists be displaced by AI in the near future? I am going to be pret… more

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On a scale from 1 to 10, how stressful is your job? Because I’m at a 15 this week

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Fellow Pharmacists, do you like your job or are you happy with your career trajectory?

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Ugh, working for a 24-hour pharmacy pays well but it starts to get to you. Working overnights, weekends, and most holidays is starting to depress me. How does everyone overcome these feelings? Because… more

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I just wanted to ask everyone’s opinion, how difficult is it to become a Pharmacist? I'm trying to figure out what I can do with my life and being a Pharmacist looks like a good career option.

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Standing all day is starting to become difficult for me and my feet and legs are killing me. What footwear does everyone use to get them through the day?

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Houston Methodist Baytown hospital has been preparing medications wrong on purpose as a cost savings measure and HR is trying to cover it up. Not sure what to do next.

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How do you stay cool when dealing with belligerent patients or customers?

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I feel like I'm cracking under the pressure of work plus my personal life. How do you stay balanced?

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Does anyone else work in a pharmacy of mean girls who nit pick and find any reason to go to management? How do you cope?

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Anyone work at Walgreens? How do you feel about their new goals to become a "Test And Treat" facility?

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How do you politely back out of a job offer you've verbally accepted but haven't signed on to yet?

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Is Walgreens' pharmacy as terrible as I've heard?

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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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