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Katrina Azer

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Katrina Azer is a precision medicine telepharmacist, consultant and writer based in New Zealand

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

  • 5/14/2024

    How did I start my new career? By starting.

    Not long ago Katrina Azer was an extremely unhappy pharmacist who finally quit a job that was so stressful it was harming her health. All she had was a passion and an idea, but that was enough to prompt her first step towards a fulfilling new career. You can do it too, she insists.
  • 1/29/2024

    Why I launched a pharmacogenomics learning program

    Realizing a long-held dream, I’ve launched an international education program to empower pharmacists to utilizing the power of precision medicine and pharmacogenomics—and equally important, how to ensure it is a sustainable business.
  • 10/22/2023

    The tipping point

    Watching the recent job actions at U.S pharmacy giants reminded me of how close I came to ignoring the inner voice that was telling me to get out of a dangerous and stifling environment.
  • 10/3/2023

    Top 10 takeaways from FIP2023

    Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the International Pharmaceutical Federation Conference in Brisbane, Australia. As compared to other pharmacy conferences, FIP’s program focused on pharmacy strategy and direction into the future. Here’s what I learned.
  • 8/2/2023

    How my retail pharmacy experience set me up for a better pharmacy career

    Although Katrina Azer left retail pharmacy three years ago, she says she would not be where she is today without her 10+ years of retail pharmacy experience. Here’s why the retail pharmacy experience is important for your career growth as a pharmacist and the skills it builds in you.