National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

U.S. survey shows three-quarters of respondents struggling to fill staff positions.

The National Community Pharmacists Association released a statement calling for clear guidance from states as access to certain drugs that can be used to terminate pregnancies—but also to treat other conditions—has been called into question.

The announcement comes as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising again, though they remain near their lowest levels since the coronavirus outbreak began in 2020.

Independent pharmacy groups had lobbied for years that audit, clawback and policy practices were harming both pharmacies and patient care.

Submission to Federal Trade Commission urges action on mega companies putting patients at risk.

Pharmacy staff are advocating for better work conditions in order to prevent medical errors and burnout as pharmacy staffing shortages across the United States continue.

Exodus of techs due to long hours and low wages has major impact

Pharmacy in the U.S. appears to be at a breaking point–driven to this stage in large part by the still-evolving demands from COVID-19 and also by a shortage of human resources. A similar story is unfolding in Canada.