Ok #twitteRX I think it’s time for another thread. After the public very public spat with an RPh in academia, now is a good time to talk about the role of academia and professional organizations in retail pharmacy. 1/ I’ll start by saying that most people in academia and the professional organizations have the best intentions and are likely highly accomplished and talented pharmacists and techs.

With that being said, they are not accomplishing much for us in retail. 2/

Maybe the biggest thing that’s concerning about retail pharmacy is that Walgreens and CVS aren’t concerned about what’s happening. Another #twitteRX 🧵 1/ Currently work conditions are horrible to the point that pharmacies, especially Walgreens are closing pharmacies on a regular basis because they can’t find enough pharmacists to work. 2/

What is going on in the pharmacy and why isn’t my RX filled, phone call answered and why do I have to wait so long to get my shot? I wish we had hidden cameras so that the general public could see. Here’s a 🧵 explaining what’s happening from an RPh POV. 1/ 1. Flu shot season is our craziest time. We’re under heavy pressure to maximize the shot we give and to do with minimal extra help.

2. Appointments are overbooked and we’re often forced to take walk-ins in addition to those appointments 2/