Pharmacists

Independent pharmacists say they're losing money on many prescriptions they fill. “It’s just a lot of different elements in the system all at once," says a pharmacy assistant professor at FAMU.

Under the proposal, each “offsite” pharmacist would be able to remotely supervise up to six pharmacy technicians.

A rule taking effect Jan. 1 was intended to stop one set of abuses by pharmacy benefit managers, but some pharmacists say it’s enabling these price brokers to simply do new things unfairly.

The nationwide walkout is slated to continue through Wednesday. It's the latest attempt by pharmacists to pressure chains to address concerns about staffing they say lead to burnout and mistakes.

Drug and staffing shortages remain, and stores are dealing with a new vaccine and insurance coverage for COVID shots. Some have addressed challenges, but customers can expert slower service and lines.

Pharmacists in the government employees union say a vote of no confidence is a "last resort" after previous attempts to resolve staffing issues with leadership.

The agency recommends one additional shot for the 7 million American adults whose weak immune systems make them more vulnerable to covid infection and death.

Most of the available positions are for licensed pharmacists, trained pharmacy technicians and nurses at CVS Pharmacy locations

Data show at least seven in 10 Americans trust doctors, nurses and pharmacists to do what’s right for them and their families either most or all of the time.

With proposed rules to expand the scope of practice for Florida pharmacists now published, attention has turned to carrying out another new law that will…